PC Hardware and building thread

[Trent]

Here's a build that's a little over $1000. I don't know what you like visually so the parts are just good value parts not the best looking/most cohesive, also it doesn't include a copy of Windows 10.

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/LjWWYr

On $1000AUD budget you're stuck with 8gb of RAM when you should probably have 16gb for CAD, but by going with a single 8gb stick you can easily upgrade by adding a second later on.

Ryzen is your best bet for CPU and motherboard combo for CAD due to the lower motherboard cost and the high core count on the CPU.

You mentioned CAD as the only thing that will require GPU acceleration of any sort. 1050 Ti a good low end GPU, you could go with a standard 1050 but it's not quite as good on the price to performance ratio.

On the PSU side if you want to save a bit of money you can go with a lower model to save money like the Corsair VS range but stick to the top teir brands like Corsair. A lower tier or no name brand can potentially kill your hardware or catch on fire.

Cool, thanks!

I've been out of this game for a long time and was never super good at it to begin with but that seems pretty reasonable. I'd probably fork out the extra for more RAM but will have to see how finances pan out. I can always add it later. The main thing is that wifey isn't left with no home computer to do all her work on.

CAD requirements aren't so top end these days like they used to be. unless you're working on a complex assembly with many active parts or rendering something super pretty you're video processor requirements won't be outlandish. You still need a nice video card but don't worry about anything outlandish.

I expect video processing/editing/rendering will have a higher load on your system.

Yeah my CAD requirements will be minimal. But I'd like to try out some video editing as later in the year I'm hoping to have enoughsaved to buy a drone.