I am looking to build (2) rigs. One for the office (Manufacturing Engineering) and one for home.
Approximate Purchase Date: 2 weeks (12/10-12/17)
Budget Range: $1500 ± $300 per build
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Work Build: CAD/CAM with Solidworks and Mastercam (5-axis toolpathing), other various CAD software and 3D printing software, screen recording software.
Home Build: Gaming, CAD/CAM with Solidworks and Mastercam (5-axis toolpathing), streaming videos, recording and editing music
Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon
Location: Ohio, USA
Parts Preferences: None
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: TBD
Additional Comments: I want to be able to run my CAD/CAM software on both computers, and I also want to game on my home computer. I have been considering going with an AMD Ryzen on the work build for maximum multi-threading but I'm not sure. I am also not sure which graphic card would be best for the work build, I won't be gaming on it but I will be 3D modeling.
I'm leaning towards an i7 8700K/GTX 1080 for the home build (it seems to be considered the best atm). I would also like the home build to run rather quietly and have a window with a little bit of disco inside. The work build can be rather plain and compact/efficient, it needs to be able to attach to the underside of my desk.
I am currently running Windows 7, however I am considering getting Windows 10. I haven't been a fan of the interface in the past but I'm accepting that I may have to jump on board.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I am currently upgrading pcs at work and I have been toying with building a home office rig for awhile. I want to have the highest most efficient production at work, and a more general all around build for home, while still be able to do my work from home.
Thanks in advance for any help!
Approximate Purchase Date: 2 weeks (12/10-12/17)
Budget Range: $1500 ± $300 per build
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Work Build: CAD/CAM with Solidworks and Mastercam (5-axis toolpathing), other various CAD software and 3D printing software, screen recording software.
Home Build: Gaming, CAD/CAM with Solidworks and Mastercam (5-axis toolpathing), streaming videos, recording and editing music
Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon
Location: Ohio, USA
Parts Preferences: None
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: TBD
Additional Comments: I want to be able to run my CAD/CAM software on both computers, and I also want to game on my home computer. I have been considering going with an AMD Ryzen on the work build for maximum multi-threading but I'm not sure. I am also not sure which graphic card would be best for the work build, I won't be gaming on it but I will be 3D modeling.
I'm leaning towards an i7 8700K/GTX 1080 for the home build (it seems to be considered the best atm). I would also like the home build to run rather quietly and have a window with a little bit of disco inside. The work build can be rather plain and compact/efficient, it needs to be able to attach to the underside of my desk.
I am currently running Windows 7, however I am considering getting Windows 10. I haven't been a fan of the interface in the past but I'm accepting that I may have to jump on board.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I am currently upgrading pcs at work and I have been toying with building a home office rig for awhile. I want to have the highest most efficient production at work, and a more general all around build for home, while still be able to do my work from home.
Thanks in advance for any help!