I am about to start classes for CAD/CAM applications, and am very certain nothing I have right now will work. So I'm looking to build something completely new. I don't have any pre-requisites, it just has to work as well as possible for around $800. I appreciate any help!
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Black Friday
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / Rebate / After Shipping - $700-$820
System Usage from Most to Least Important: AutoCad, Catia, 3DS, MasterCam, web surfing.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) *Clean build, no old parts.
Do you need to buy OS: No, have unused license for Windows 7
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon (I have Prime)
Location: Central Kentucky, USA
Parts Preferences: None, but I hear Intel CPU's work better for 3DS
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe (doubt it's usefulness in my apps)
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200
Additional Comments: AutoCad, Catia, 3DS, MasterCam
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I'm using a six-year-old laptop, no chance it will run this software!
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Black Friday
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / Rebate / After Shipping - $700-$820
System Usage from Most to Least Important: AutoCad, Catia, 3DS, MasterCam, web surfing.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) *Clean build, no old parts.
Do you need to buy OS: No, have unused license for Windows 7
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon (I have Prime)
Location: Central Kentucky, USA
Parts Preferences: None, but I hear Intel CPU's work better for 3DS
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe (doubt it's usefulness in my apps)
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200
Additional Comments: AutoCad, Catia, 3DS, MasterCam
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I'm using a six-year-old laptop, no chance it will run this software!