New CAD Computer

justforkicks7 · Nov 9, 2013

I am looking to purchase a new computer that can easily handle 3D CAD software. Before I make the purchase, I'd like to get some feedback on the parts that I chose.

Budget: 500-800
Order Date: ASAP
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128514
Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113287
and SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147247
Graphics Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202025
Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182278
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

With my selections, I figured I could always add an additional graphics card with crossfire support later on if this one doesn't suit my needs. The SSD is going to strictly run my operating system and solidworks.

What do you all think?

AMD Radeon · Nov 9, 2013

where do you live?

justforkicks7 · Nov 9, 2013

South Louisiana.

Emerald · Nov 9, 2013

how about this video card and CPU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127761
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113327

for $30 extra you get a six core CPU with 6MB L2 cache and 8MB L3 cache

justforkicks7 · Nov 9, 2013

That would push my price above the desired price range, and I think 6-core is more than I need.

Emerald · Nov 9, 2013

how about this CPU? it is a four core but has he better internal cache for $10 extra

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113326

justforkicks7 · Nov 9, 2013

That's not a bad idea. I think I'm going to make that switch.

AMD Radeon · Nov 9, 2013

here is a revision of your build with :
8 cores AMD vishera 8320
7870 XT
all at $700

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.99 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.97 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $692.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-09 12:13 EST-0500)

sora · Nov 9, 2013

Emerald :

this, $10 isn't a lot haha