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Hey there,
I’m looking for some guidance on putting together a PC build—just the tower itself, since I don't need any peripherals. My main goal is 3D modeling work, specifically using CATIA, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
Beyond the workstation stuff, I’ll be doing a bit of casual gaming on the side.
I play a little bit of everything, though I’m certainly not looking for a machine that needs to crank everything out on ultra settings.
In terms of architecture, my preference would be an Intel/Nvidia combo—though, if you think an AMD/Nvidia setup might actually offer better bang for my buck, I'm definitely open to suggestions.
I already have an SSD on hand, so we don't need to factor that into the budget. You could throw a 120 GB Kingston V300 in the list just to keep things complete, but it isn't strictly necessary.
The draft I've been playing around with so far looks something like $1500,
Here’s the breakdown of what I've put together:
Intel Core i5 4460 Socket 1150; $491
ASUS B85M-G, socket 1150; $160
Gigabyte Nvidia GeForce GTX 960, 2GB DDR5; $563
Corsair 8GB, DDR3, (2x4GB), 1600MHz CL9; $145
XFX 550 W power supply, 120mm/135mm fan; $153
Zalman Z1; $94
Total: $1607
I feel like this covers the basics, but I'd love some help refining it. 😁
I’m looking for some guidance on putting together a PC build—just the tower itself, since I don't need any peripherals. My main goal is 3D modeling work, specifically using CATIA, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
Beyond the workstation stuff, I’ll be doing a bit of casual gaming on the side.
I play a little bit of everything, though I’m certainly not looking for a machine that needs to crank everything out on ultra settings.
In terms of architecture, my preference would be an Intel/Nvidia combo—though, if you think an AMD/Nvidia setup might actually offer better bang for my buck, I'm definitely open to suggestions.
I already have an SSD on hand, so we don't need to factor that into the budget. You could throw a 120 GB Kingston V300 in the list just to keep things complete, but it isn't strictly necessary.
The draft I've been playing around with so far looks something like $1500,
Here’s the breakdown of what I've put together:
Intel Core i5 4460 Socket 1150; $491
ASUS B85M-G, socket 1150; $160
Gigabyte Nvidia GeForce GTX 960, 2GB DDR5; $563
Corsair 8GB, DDR3, (2x4GB), 1600MHz CL9; $145
XFX 550 W power supply, 120mm/135mm fan; $153
Zalman Z1; $94
Total: $1607
I feel like this covers the basics, but I'd love some help refining it. 😁