Attn PC People: I need a new computer!

[xphiledan]

start reading here

http://www.anandtech.com/tag/guides

[iamsam]

Quadro cards are even crazier because they use special drivers.

Quadro cards go up to 2k.

Ive built some soildworks workstations before that were completely decked out.
Your looking at 2-3k per workstation.

There has got to be a cheaper way to run SolidWorks. I know people who have it at home and I can't imagine they spent $2-3k on their machine.

start reading here
http://www.anandtech.com/tag/guides

bad link.

[InuFaye]

A professional quadro card costs change.

You might be able to make little parts with a cheap machine but no way you are going to make detailed working models with a 700 dollar machine that run decently.

[iamsam]

A professional quadro card costs change.

You might be able to make little parts with a cheap machine but no way you are going to make detailed working models with a 700 dollar machine that run decently.

perhaps for now I will build a machine that is a good start and can always accept a quadro card for SolidWorks later on if need be.

[jclar]

Don't bother with barebones, there's always a better combination somebody can put together from scratch.

Especially considering you don't need an OS, you can build a fairly respectable PC for $600 with some decent power to it. Not all too familiar with SolidWorks so I can't comment on that.

Also, HP sucks. Had to get that out there.

[iamsam]

Don't bother with barebones, there's always a better combination somebody can put together from scratch.

Especially considering you don't need an OS, you can build a fairly respectable PC for $600 with some decent power to it. Not all too familiar with SolidWorks so I can't comment on that.

Also, HP sucks. Had to get that out there.

It seems like this is the path that I will take.

[iamsam]

Here is your mobo and cpu.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.798039

Im running this exact thing and im pushing 4.7ghz on air overclocked.

What about this one? Is this one better? http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.797219

[jclar]

What about this one? Is this one better? http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.797219

Processor does better in benchmarks, motherboards look to be pretty equivalent aside from the Gigabyte Mobo having the Intel Smart Response, which I haven't actually looked into but they're claiming some pretty steep claims from. The Asus has tons of positive reviews though, and as dumb as this may sound(because the average reviewer on NE has not a clue of what they're talking about), it always plays a factor in what Mobo I decide on buying.

The combo deals are something you can certainly take advantage of as opposed to barebone kits, they usually genuinely have some good savings to them just for buying some products together.

[Hawk]

Post on Overclock.net best bunch on the net.

For money
2500K if you plan to oc
Z68 Board 8GB DDR 1600
HDD of your choice win.