Hi everyone,
I'm new here (1st post actually )
I am mechanical engineering student and my I am finding myself needing a quality workstation for running 3D (and 2D) CAD applications. I will be running Unigraphics NX, Solidworks, AutoCAD, as well as Microsoft office applications, and maybe a few games from time to time (but that comes secondary to the work).
I was looking through all the threads about workstation graphics cards and most of them were a year or two old so I wanted to make a new thread to see what you guys are saying today as technology is always changing.
Basically this is going to be my first every complete computer build. I am have a good amount of knowledge when it comes to gaming PC's but I haven't found as much info about workstations. I was wondering what would be the best setup for my needs:
1. AMD x6 or Inter i7 (with respect to both price, and performance)
2. Gaming Graphics Card (6870?) or Workstation Graphics Card (Don't know which one to pick, but they seem pretty pricey)
My budget is anywhere from $1000-$1500, but I am very flexible if it will give me a considerable performance boost and longer lifespan on the computer.
Also, I live in Canada (eh) and will be ordering from www.ncix.com as they have reasonable prices and a warehouse near my home so I will not have to worry about shipping.
Thanks,
Tom
I'm new here (1st post actually )
I am mechanical engineering student and my I am finding myself needing a quality workstation for running 3D (and 2D) CAD applications. I will be running Unigraphics NX, Solidworks, AutoCAD, as well as Microsoft office applications, and maybe a few games from time to time (but that comes secondary to the work).
I was looking through all the threads about workstation graphics cards and most of them were a year or two old so I wanted to make a new thread to see what you guys are saying today as technology is always changing.
Basically this is going to be my first every complete computer build. I am have a good amount of knowledge when it comes to gaming PC's but I haven't found as much info about workstations. I was wondering what would be the best setup for my needs:
1. AMD x6 or Inter i7 (with respect to both price, and performance)
2. Gaming Graphics Card (6870?) or Workstation Graphics Card (Don't know which one to pick, but they seem pretty pricey)
My budget is anywhere from $1000-$1500, but I am very flexible if it will give me a considerable performance boost and longer lifespan on the computer.
Also, I live in Canada (eh) and will be ordering from www.ncix.com as they have reasonable prices and a warehouse near my home so I will not have to worry about shipping.
Thanks,
Tom