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Hello, Currently I have a a PC I built roughly 4 years ago with the following specs AMD FX- 8150 Black edition (stock CPU cooler) 8gb DDR3 @769Mhz ASUS M5A99x EVO (AM3r2) 1gb Nvidia Geforce GTX 550 TI (EVGA) 2x monoters at 1680x1050@60hz (I got them both for free) 120Gb SSD 1TB HDD I am really considering getting a new graphics card (maybe the GTX 980 Hybrid) and a cheap 4k monitor, but at the same time I am also considering getting the Corsair Hydro series H110i GT High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler since I know My CPU is thermal throttling. The thing I don't have enough money to do both and I would have to buy a new case to fit the radiator. Please keep in mind that I am a High School Senior and have about 1200 dollars in my bank account and would prefer not to spend all of it (seeing as I don't have a job and this is money I have saved since I built this computer) So my questions are... A. Should I get a new Graphics card/Monitor and if so what B. Should I get a new Case/CPU Cooler and if so what C. I am currently Captain of my Schools Robotics team and am considering donating my 550ti to the team if I were to get a new graphics card, this will primarily be used to run CREO Parametric to Cad thousands of parts, will the graphics card be powerful enough and if not what is the cheapest one on the market that can. Thank you in advance. P.S. I am new to to this forum and have no Idea if I put this in the right area, please help me out.

Hi all, I'm a subscriber to Linus on YouTube but this is my first post here. I am a collegiate engineering student who is shopping for a new laptop. I'll be using this laptop primarily to run, build, and edit large models in CATIA. I'll also be using it to run vector based graphics programs like Adobe Illustrator and do all the homework I'm meant to do as a student. I've taken a look at Lenovo, Dell, and HP and I'm not really sure what I'm looking at because I don't know much about workstation hardware and its capabilities. So here's what I'm looking for in a laptop: - Adequate hardware for running large files in CATIA and using graphics programs (Note that CATIA doesn't yet run on Windows 10) - 1920 x 1080 resolution - Around 15.6" screen - Durability - It is a mobile computer, after all - Ethernet port (although I'll overlook it if the rest of the hardware is good) - HDMI output - Battery is not that important because most places I'm using it will have power outlets - Form factor doesn't really matter to me, however I do prefer slimmer computers - Audio quality doesn't matter - Touch screen is not essential although it would be nice to have Anyway, I appreciate any advice you guys could give me. I am very suspicious when it comes to shopping for laptops because I've been burned in the past so that's why I'm asking here. I have read a few tech blog articles on the "best" mobile workstations and it's certainly true that everyone their opinion. I'd like to hear some more opinions. Thanks, Schwartz

Hi everyone, A friend of mine and his wife wanted to buy a computer to use at home. His wife is an architect and uses programs like CAD, Sketchup, Revit, and he wanted to jump into some PC gaming as well. I told them to give me a budget (which is 700$) and I could put together a PC for them rather than buy one off a store shelf. I was thinking a locked i7 or a Xeon would suffice since they're not too keen on overclocking. However I'm having a difficult time deciding what the GPU should be. The husband isn't too concerned with playing the latest games at max settings, he really just wants to play H1Z1 haha. Anything over 200$ would break the budget. I was thinking the GTX 750 ti would work, but my biggest concern is that the wife would need a decent card to run her programs simultaneously with two monitors. If anyone can help me out with any suggestions or a better build, I would appreciate it a lot. Thanks in advance guys! First post BTW ahaha.

I am trying to build a computer for my friend around the $600 mark.. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Gpv2pg This is what I have so far. I understand some things might have to change/be added. I just need to know what graphics card would be needed with this system for around $600 give or take $100...

Hi guys, So am planning to build a rig for some beginner to intermediate CAD work, ill be using autocad and revit a lot. No plans on gaming. I was wondering if seasonic 650W S12G ( A/80+ ) is a right PSU for these parts, if not could you guys give some suggestions. CPU - Intel core i7 6700k Mobo - Asus Z170M-E D3 Cooling - Corsair H80i GT hydro cooling Graphics card - AMD FirePro w5100 RAM - kingston hyperx 16gb DDR3

I saw a few reviews for the Roccat Nyth (which has customizable button layouts) and noticed a common criticism that the buttons were a bit tedious to swap if you would want to do that a lot. Sooo, I had the idea of something like a tray that is in the shape of the layout of the removable buttons that you could just hold up to the side of the mouse when you eject and they stay in place so when you want to use that layout again you just press the whole tray against the mouse, pushing all the buttons in. (of course with multiple trays for each layout) What do you guys think? Is this something people with the mouse would like? If you think I should make something like that, leave some suggestions and tips. I have a little bit of experience in CAD software and maybe I can cook something up! (I've never really made something like this before)

I need a new laptop for lightweight CAD (SolidWorks & AutoDesk) and programming. I've narrowed down to the ThinkPad 460 (14" from Best Buy) and the Dell XPS 15. I want the specs of the XPS (quad core & 960m), but the keyboard and construction of the ThinkPad. The yoga feature is not a factor, only a bonus. I'm worried that the ThinkPad's 6200u isn't enough for me. I wish they had more ports such as Ethernet. Anyone have any opinions on which would be better for me?

Hi all! This is my first post, and I figured this forum is the place to go for anything PC related. Sooo, here is the task at hand fellas! I'm a design hobbyist, I’ve built my first 3 workstation computers in the past year and recently graduated in mechanical engineering, so I'm not a noob with the subject but also not an expert. Now, a friend of mine that owns a private engineering company has asked me to build him a workstation that will flex the capabilities of his firm. His definition of "flexing" is raw power, as well as being visually/aesthetically robust, with the goal of attracting new clients and contracts by creating the perception of potentially higher ceilings and expanded capabilities. Long story short, I have until the launch of the new 10-core, Intel i7-6950X in early Q2 of 2016 to get all components of this workstation ready for ordering, after which I will build this bad boy myself in their headquarters! He has already approved the case I've chosen to build on and given the machine a name, appropriately, JARVIS. http://thermaltakeusa.com/Chassis/Mid_Tower_/Core/C_00002732/Core_P5/design.htm I'm not trying to spend $10K on this build, but if that turns out being the case, so be it.... If you catch my drift! We want to save where we can but not at the expense of pure quality. That being said, I have a strong feeling my greatest dilemma will be choosing which NVIDIA graphics solution to equip. OK... now to the fun part. For starters, the 3 workstations I've built (first WS build was mine, next 2 for college buddies and each more and more powerful) have ALL been optimized for SolidWorks 2015 CAD with occasional sims and rendering. All Windows 10 now, i7, Quadro K4200 and M4000. SolidWorks uses OpenGL, therefore, Quadro. JARVIS will be outfitted with Linux Mint and potentially Windows 10 Pro, using the new Autodesk Inventor 2016 suite with Navisworks, among other add-ons, which from now on will be updated constantly, rather than new-year models of the software being launched. Seems to be the trend these days! I have no experience with Linux. This company’s current time agenda: large assemblies of all types, including large thermal systems, consumer product design, plant and factory design, and validation, as CQ is an engineering consulting firm with close to 100 clients. 90% CAD, 10% FEA, ANSYS flowsim, rendering, etc. As well, converting parts/assemblies or STEP files to and from other software like SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, etc. More rendering could be plausible, though. From what I’ve seen, presentation and appearance are extremely valuable to gaining favor and can be the difference in convincing a client to shell out more than they expected by showing them a glimpse of the light… From what I’ve read, Inventor doesn’t use OpenGL, so many users claim Quadro is unnecessary. I have no idea. I have heard good and bad ends of this spectrum, though most things I’ve read are dated. I use SolidWorks so the choice is easy for me: most Quadro you can afford. Autodesk is not SolidWorks, though. The M6000 and the Titan X are competitive on the stat sheets. I’ll customize the liquid cooling for this build so heat is not a concern. Should I go Titan X, this is the candidate: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XEW3Y40?refRID=RW0BFZ44EFNDMMF3CEFS&ref_=pd_ybh_a_21 For me to select gaming graphics, I’m going to need some solid guarantees that it will not only handle everything thrown its way, but do it in a manner superior to a competitively priced Quadro M4000 or M5000, and close to equivalent of the M6000. Due to lack of experience with the software, I cannot confirm whether Autodesk is capable of taking advantage of SLI or Quadro Sync. As well, with each subsequent WS I've built, I chose to max out the mobo's RAM capacity as I (and my buddies as a result) am an advocate of 3Dconnexion's SpaceMouse Pro. This allows you to free up your standard 2D mouse for selection and commands while seamless navigating the view port in 6 axes/directions, simultaneously… If you’ve got the ram to prevent lagging. This, of course, is also dependent on the size/complexity of the part/assembly at hand. Some say 16 GB is enough RAM and 32 is overkill. Not the case when this hardware is in use. Given a large assembly around 2000 parts, on the best WS I’ve built so far, (which has 64 GB of HyperX DDR4 @ 2333 MHz on ASUS X99-A mobo, i7-5960X, Quadro M4000 and all OS and programs installed on 4 x Intel 730 SSD’s in RAID0) all I have to do to max out the RAM is turn on ambient occlusion and rotate the assembly with the 3D mouse. This is why, in any scenario, 128 GB of DDR4 RAM will be equipped, most likely to this mobo: https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/X99E_WSUSB_31/overview/ Unless there is a better option. Which is why I’m here! I would love all the input I can get from those with some unbiased opinions! Here are the other component options I'm looking at so far: PSU: Corsair Professional Series AX 1200i Watt Digital ATX http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Professional-Digital-Modular-Platinum/dp/B008Q7HUR0/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1450397536&sr=1-6&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A6906988011 RAM G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 3200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232090 Probably both of these: Intel 750 Series AIC 1.2TB PCI-Express 3.0 x4 MLC Internal Solid State Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167363 Samsung 950 PRO M.2 512GB PCI-Express 3.0 x4 Internal Solid State Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2W03JY5023 Cooling: Thermaltake RL480 Radiator http://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Pacific-Cooling-Radiator-CL-W014-AL00BL-A/dp/B00ZUPLZH2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_147_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=41VR-stehdL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1A6BGFTPVXT769MNSPTP XSPC D5 Photon 270 Reservoir / Pump Combo http://www.amazon.com/XSPC-Photon-Reservoir-Pump-Combo/dp/B00FJHFREI/ref=pd_sim_147_7?ie=UTF8&dpID=41LkFODg2-L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1DVSNEJ7YSQR7VEPP87A XSPC RayStorm Pro WaterBlock (CPU) http://www.amazon.com/XSPC-RayStorm-WaterBlock-Intel-Blue/dp/B0178T25WG/ref=pd_sim_147_43?ie=UTF8&dpID=41uF6mb0dXL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0SSSKG9TPEG1WEZK7EKH Cooler Master JetFlo 120 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E20SSZ8?refRID=HVE44DKVDK74DJ66A7HZ&ref_=pd_ybh_a_22 Antimicrobial .999 Fine Silver Strip http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Coils-Antimicrobial-999-Strip/dp/B00A66HMRC/ref=pd_bxgy_147_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0GK80MB3Z1FAZTJ69K04 tubing, connectors, cleaning agents, etc. GPU: Quadro M4000 http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Video-Graphics-Cards-VCQM4000-PB/dp/B014J7QXS2/ref=sr_1_7?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451255304&sr=1-7&keywords=quadro+m6000 M5000 http://www.amazon.com/PNY-VCQM5000-PB-NVIDIA-Quadro-M5000/dp/B013W9NGQK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450352182&sr=8-1&keywords=quadro+m5000 M6000 http://www.amazon.com/PNY-NVIDIA-Quadro-M6000-VCQM6000-PB/dp/B00UXHQHJS/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451255304&sr=1-1&keywords=quadro+m6000 All of which, graphics NOT included as that is a fresh can of worms, is currently totaling approx. $4,550 Thanks everyone! I look forward to my future on these forums!

Hello! I'm a kind-of first time builder trying to make a build, and since I've watched (and enjoyed) so many of Linus' videos, I decided to check out the forums, and decided to post the build here in case someone has any good advice/tips I've been spending the past while doing this, and I'm really unpatient about getting the thing standing under my desk at this point My build goal is a computer that's good for Gaming (1080p@60fps), streaming (720p@, maybe even 1080p@60fps), Photoshop/InDesign, 3D-modelling/CAD (SolidWorks) and can do VR gaming. I also tried to attain some decent upgradeability/"Futureproofing" (DDR4, USB type C, plus plus). I don't find my budget to be too much of an issue, so I focused on getting a decent power/price ratio that could do what I wanted. I purchase from Norway, and because of fairly high taxes on import, I'm using sites from within the country to find parts, though I suffer a bit from it because of a slightly lower part selection options. Though with that said, does anyone have any good tips/advice?. Current part list: (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3n4gkL) CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4/3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F1 DT 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 Fury 4GB Tri-X Video Card Case: NZXT Phantom (Black/Orange) ATX Full Tower Case Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter

Dell Inspiron i7559-763BLK 15.6 I seem to have found the perfect budget gaming laptop that is also professional and is also good for coffee shops. When using the laptop I noticed when not gaming and just surfing the web I can get 8 hours of battery life out of this laptop. It also performs well in games and it's at an impressive price of only $799. My challenge to you. List a laptop in the $700-1000 range that can have 7+ hours of battery when not gaming and perform well when gaming with similar or better specs. I'm just curious because it seems most gaming laptops have really cheap batteries that don't last for more than 5 hours when not gaming. SPECS: 15.6 inches 1920x1080 (It's an IPS and looks really, really good) 2.3 GHz Core i5 6300HQ (Turbo 3.2GHz) 1x8 GB DDR3L SDRAM (1 slot empty) Hard Drive 256 GB SSD (4.5 seconds to load OS)(Open space to install a sata HDD and another pci SSD) NV GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5 Wireless Type 802.11 A/C Number of USB 3.0 Ports 3 Backlit keyboard Link for more specs: http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-763BLK-Full-HD-GeForce/dp/B015PYYDMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452754341&sr=8-1&keywords=i7559

I have had the simple audio listens for a while now, because of their low price at the time of purchase (a little over $100), however the bass was a little lacking compared to my old 2.1 setup. What would be a good subwoofer in the $100 - $150 CAD range to make my current speakers into a 2.1 setup. A bass knob would also be preferred, as I'm in a dorm right now and I would like not to cause an earthquake (My room isn't directly connected to other people's rooms, so I wont piss anyone off unless I turn up the volume to pretty intolerable levels). My old setup was a cheap ($30) 2.1 setup from Philips, and the sub was 4", so it dosent have to be much bigger than that, because I was pretty satisfied with the bass performance of that little sub.

Hello For my studies i need a decent laptop that can easily run CAD software. I'm wondering which laptop you guys suggest. I would like to be able to play some games on decent graphical setings. (Cs:go, project cars, the upcoming nfs, ...) The laptop need a good battery because i dont think we have the capability to charge the laptop in class. Max. price €1100 thanks

Hello For college im looking for a new laptop. I have a course in CAD. I would alsa like to be able to play some games. Decent storage space, fast proccesor, ... I assume for €1000 i could get a high end laptop (doesnt have to be overpriced gaming laptop) What are your suggestions? Budget around €1000 Thanks

Building a CAD box that I want to game on. Mostly a SolidWorks and Rhino user and I do a lot of rendering (mostly CPU rendering so not as critical). While there are some articles and forums about this online, they are all out of date and I'm looking for input. My preference is to find one card to do both, but as a second choice I am willing to run two separate cards. Anyone out there have any experience/recommendations? I don't mind spending a little money as I my CAD work is my living.

Hey guys, I was hoping that you could help me with deciding what the best route is in terms of ease and performance. I have to CAD for an engineering team at my school. We are building our own race car, so we need to model as much of it as we can in order to design it properly. I have an excellent desktop at home that I would like to take advantage of instead of my laptop. 1. Unplug, transport, and set up every time. 2. Use remote desktop to access my computer to take advantage of its processing power and to work on some projects at home. 3. Just use my laptop. 4. Leave the desktop there, though I can't use it during the week. 5. Other options? I would appreciate any feedback on this.

Hey everyone! I'm attempting to build a machine that is really great in many areas. Ideally, I would like it to run games like Dark Souls and Skyrim very smoothly. I also want to be able to do smooth 3D CAD work on AutoCAD as well as create content decently quickly using photoshop and basic video editing. 3 questions on the build below: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jxnCnQ 1. Do I have any bottlenecks? (Any parts that don't keep up with the rest) 2. Do I have any parts that are overkill compared to the others? 3. Is there any way I can make some compromises to get the total down below $1650? P.S. I am a n00b at this. Please bear with my stupidity. Thanks!

So it's almost 5 year since I built my system and although I did some minor upgrading about a year ago it's time for a serious upgrade. Where in the world: I'll buy in Switzerland when on family visit as here prices are not competitive What for: I use the PC mainly for 3D-Work, gaming (Star Citizen, GTA V) and a bit of video editing (just got a Hero4). avg room temperature is ~25°C (77°F) and I want relative silence (when gaming I use headphones so it's less of an issue then) current machine spec: i5 2500K running at 4.6GHz Coolermaster Nepton 140XL (added about 1 year ago to support the overclock) 16GB Crucial Ballistix 1600 CL9 Gigabyte P67A-UD4-B3 Sapphire Tri-X R9 290X (upgraded about 1 year ago from Asus GTX 560 Ti) 2 SSDs (Raid 0) 2 HHD (Raid 1) BeQuiet E8-550W all housed in a Corsair Graphite 780T (switch about 1 year ago from CM960 II as Nepton didn't fit) I'm currently still running my 2 ancient 17" Eizos (1280*1024 :rolleyes:) but going to upgrade to a 21:9 (1440p) or 4K (still need to make up my mind) my budget about 2k CHF (~2k€, 2.2k $US, 2.6k $CAD) and I had the following in mind: possible new setup: i7 5820K (again overclocked to 4.6 or more) 4x4GB HyperX Fury 2666 (might push them a bit higher) Asus X99 Pro/USB 3.1 Seasonic P-1000 (depending on monitor choice I might add a second GPU) Questions: Now I haven't followed the latest news on PCs for quiet a while but I assume the 28 lanes will still be more than enough even with dual Titan Xs (not that I'd get that although it would be fun). If not please let me know. 28 or 40 lanes CPU? On the PSU side I'm back and forth between Seasonic, Corsair AXi series and Super Flower. In the case of a dual GPU I think the 860i will be under quiet some stress under heavy load and therefor louder. I also considered the 1200i even if it's too much as the stock cables of the Seasonic seem to have the colored wires exposed at the ends and sleeving them or getting a cablemod kit is going to make up for the price difference. I also considered the Super Flower Leadex but not too much of a fan of the lit connectors (though my black and white theme could take it). Which PSU would you go for out of those choices? As you might have noticed about 1/3rd of the budget is still available and would be spent on custom watercooling with 2x 360 alphacool UT60s, 1x VPP655, GPU water block and Watercool CPU block. As for the fans I'm looking at either Noiseblocker NB-eLoop or NB-Multiframe (experiences with the two are welcome) Which fans would you choose? alternatives possible as long as they are available at http://www.aquatuning.co.uk , https://www.overclockers.co.uk or https://www.digitec.ch/en ? Thanks for reading this far and all helpful input is appreciated.

I will be building a pc soon and I already have some threads on them, you can check the out here: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2573427/600-625.html http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/342342-what-is-the-best-650-pc/ http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/329475-best-650-pc/ I was wondering what the best budget case for my build will be. I have up to $45 CAD to spend on a case. I have been looking at the Deepcool tesseract lately, but now I see the Fractal Design Core 2300, and it looks much better. Anyways, Please give me advice on those two cases and any other cases within my price point. Thank You.

Hi everyone I'm intended to buy a graphyc card for a new build with around 200 of budget! I will use it exlusively for work on photoshop, lightroom, premier pro and autocad. I was oriented for a quadro k620 but I don't know if it's a good idea! Thank's everyone!!!!

Hi guys! I'm planing a build for a friend that does a lot of CAD work, specially with the AUTODESK suite, REVIT and AUTOCAD. I want to know how good is a GTX 960 compared to a Quadro k1200? He is NOT going to game with this PC. Thanks! Any other suggestions are appreciated as wel..

Hey guys! I'm looking to upgrade from Intel Integrated Graphics and I'd like to only spend around $150-$200 CAD. I'd prefer the graphics card to be new and I'd like it to be able to run games like Skyrim at 1080p. Or is 1080p to much to ask of for this price-point? What are your suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Hi, I'm starting university in september, im currently looking to buy a decent laptop. It doesnt need to be top spec since i already have a last tech desktop. My budget is around 900 CAD. (Can go up to 1200 if the site/compagny offers monthly payment method) Want : Good resolution Nice display Not to heavy Good for "gaming" (games like CS:Go & Heroes of the storm) Good quality build / texture / resistence Good speed / internet & games Good battery life If possible : SSD & HDD Do NOT want: Tablet / hybrid (i already have a samsung galaxy tab s 10.5) Mac Any computer suggestion ? including ones that can be modified a bit thank you for your time (sorry for my english im french canadian)

I was put to the task of finding a suitable graphics card for my local Makerspace for computers that will be running a couple CAD programs including Solidworks, Autocad, Revit and the Creo. I went searching for benchmarks of those programs to Firepro and Quadro to figure out which one to pick. But I have no clue when it comes to all the variations of the workstation graphics card. I researched AMD and the Nvidia website and still couldn't find too much on why there's so many.

Hi! I know you get asked this question a lot, but i need to build a $2000 workstation and i dont even know where to start. The software i will be using is AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Rhino, 3dmax (maybe), and vray for rendering. I have searched the forum for "budget workstation" but all i can find are video editing oriented configurations. I would like to start with a Xeon processor, a Quadro K2200 video card, and 32gb of RAM. Expandability is very important for my work, so in the future i would like to add a second video card or a second Xeon (if possible or recommended), more ram, etc. As you can tell im a noob in this department, so i need a foolproof recipe for this build. Thanks a lot in advence.

Can you guys recommend the best fans for under $20 CAD.