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12-16-2008, 04:35 AM
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Newbie Building First PC
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I am new to building pc's infact i have never done one before. The pc that i would like to build will be used mainly to run auto cad and GIS , along with running graphic/photo editting softwares both corel draw and adobe photshop. I should have lots of space as my datas sets and my satelitte imagery (mainly ikonos) will be stored on the system. I multi task alot and dont want the unit to be hanging since there wil be more than one program open at any occasion. At times i will have to Autocad, Arc GIS, microsoft words and excel open, while at the odd time either of my graphic eddting softwae as well. I would like the pc to be able to handle the occasional gaming as i play fifa alot to destress in between assignments. pc should also be good on sound cause i like to blast my music that i have stored on my external hard drive and most times i have songs playing in the background while i work. I do not need an operating systems, keyboard, mouse or speakers. I also do not need a monitor cause i have one already. This is the link to the monitor that i will be using for this rig along with the speaker monitor - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001281 speaker -http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836116025 Your assistance in helping me build this unit would be deeply appreciated and thanks. |
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12-16-2008, 08:44 AM
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Do you have a budget in mind? Intel or AMD?
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12-16-2008, 09:18 PM
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Need to know your budget... Cad cards can be pricey...
What version of AutoCad? What GIS Software are you using? What Operating System? Here is a link to the certified cards http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet...os=512&os=2048 |
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12-17-2008, 08:16 AM
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Thinking of about $700 - $1000
windows xp autocad version is 2007 using ArcGIS 9.2 want it to be intel |
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12-17-2008, 10:06 AM
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Wow 700 to 1000? You make it tough on a guy
  ATI 100-505507 FireGL V3600 $150.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814195048 Intel/Asus combo: Intel Q6600 / Asus P5Q $300.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.147992 OCZ 2gb memory: 81.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227230 Hard Drive WD 750 gig $90.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136283 Floppy disc drive: $8.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16821103116 Rosewill case/with PS: $58.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147001 DVD/CD burner LG 22x $22.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136144 Ok, you are at $709.00 with out shipping... Although this is a decent card, it is a entry level certified card for Autocad...Spend the extra money on the ATI FireGL V5600 you will be glad you did and you will still be under $1000.00 with shipping. $949.00 with no shipping. Down the road if you get a little extra money drop another set (2gig) of the same ram in. You will see a little better speed...your board supports up to 8 gig. ATI FireGL V7100: $390.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814195047 Last edited by jdeb; 12-17-2008 at 10:28 AM. |
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12-17-2008, 10:37 AM
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You should keep the case and get this PSU as Rosewills are cr*p:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703016 $59.99 after rebate. You should also get 4GB RAM too: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184 $39.99 after rebate. |
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12-17-2008, 10:46 AM
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thanks jdeb. Actually i wanted to spend the most $1000 but i can dig deeper and max out at 1500.
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12-17-2008, 11:34 AM
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I would consider a different case also. That Rosewill is a VERY flimsy case. I'd look at Cooler Master and Antec. PC 6400 RAM should be all you need. The RAM that tomtoon linked to would be a good choice.
Do you need a Floppy drive? A USB stick would be a better investment. |
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12-17-2008, 12:04 PM
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These are good choices,
Case- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119068 PSU- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103941 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703016
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12-17-2008, 01:53 PM
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Thanks for all the assistance at the moment these are the items i decided to use.
Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119068 Motherboard CPU combo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.147992 Hard Drive - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136283 Burner - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136144 RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184 PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703016 VIDEO CARD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703016 I have decided to drop the floopy drive, because I cant tell the last time I used one. I would also like to connect to the internet wirelessly can i get a link to a good wireless card. Is there any thing else that i will be needing or any other suggestions? |
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12-17-2008, 02:04 PM
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Anyway heres a decent wireless n card for $69.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124069 or this one for $44.99 when added to cart http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124297 |
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12-17-2008, 09:40 PM
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I was trying to keep it under 1000 and give him a better video card... The PS supply on that would be fine, I have built over a dozen of them and never had any problem. What video card did he decide? I do not like the memory either, oh well, I guess you guys no better. I have built this rig before and it rocked for cad. |
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12-17-2008, 09:47 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231201 and I would go with a better power supply but it was the best option for under 1000... this is a very nice case with good airflow and the power supply is decent (not crap) but yes, you could do better. actually I would split the difference and keep the case, replace the power supply, and go to the next level of display. |
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12-17-2008, 09:53 PM
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12-17-2008, 09:57 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231201 will make a huge difference. Trust all the other guys here, they are smarter than me. Last edited by jdeb; 12-17-2008 at 09:59 PM. |
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01-22-2009, 03:20 PM
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Also, keep in mind that AutoCAD does not take advantage of multi-core processors. I would not worry about Quad-Core and spend the extra money on a faster Dual-Core CPU for the same price. Then you can use SMP Seesaw to isolate ACAD.EXE process/affinity level to one core, and the rest of your services/processes/programs to the other core. This GREATLY improves overall system response, especially on my machine.
And by all means, get a workstation level graphics card if ANY 3D will be used on a regular or semi-regular basis. If not, any gaming card will suffice extremely well for 2D drafting and modeling. And make sure to get 4GB of ram and do the /3GB Switch. AutoCAD will definitely take advantage of the extra RAM if you're using WinXP Pro. DDR-2 is cheaper than air right now..... lol. Hope this helps. I know its a little late for posting but better late than never. 
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01-22-2009, 04:28 PM
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Is it possible to build a pc with a $3-$500 budget. I obviously know it wouldnt have all the capabilities as others but will it turn out ok. Or scratch it and wait till you have a biggger budget.
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01-22-2009, 05:24 PM
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And include budget, and what the use of it will be. We will also need to know if that budget includes a OS, monitor, keyboar, mouse and speakers. And if you have a preferance for amd or intel.
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01-23-2009, 09:52 AM
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do you really need a good graphics card to do autocad? it's just 2D stuff
If you're doing 3D solid modeling, it's a different story |
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