Mini ITX for CAD

[Xargos]

Hi,

I would like to build a small footprint workstation with:

Budget (including currency): +-$1500

Country: US

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: CAD

Other details: i9, 64 GB RAM, Thunderbolt display capable

 

Currently running an i7-3630 , on 20GB RAM and GTX670MX on a laptop and performance is OK in 2D, but the laptop is getting old, fans are max and parts start failing.

Thanks for info,

X.

 

 

[jaslion]

Basically an i9 in a itx is juat not happening for your budget. You'll need custom cooling because it simply just runs far too hot.

 

A slightly lower end system is totally doable

[jaslion]

55 minutes ago, 8tg said:

The problem becomes more so the budget, you’d have a pretty finite amount of money leftover for a gpu

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tV2wFs

A $100 remaining bit to spend is like, a used GTX 1070. Which would still absolutely smash a mobile GTX 670. Though a lot of this will depend on your workload if that matters.

Going with older used stuff can also get you kinda the core range of specs you’re looking for, a used 12900k can be had for around $300 which means your GPU budget is then $300, which is a lot more to work with in that regard.

Also cad is mostly single core so like just getting a high single core chip will more than do. Dont need a i9 for this at all

[brob]

PCPartPicker Part List

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-14700F 2.1 GHz 20-Core Processor ($369.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Thermalright Frost Commander 140 95.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($36.90 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: MSI MPG B760I EDGE WIFI Mini ITX LGA1700 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($199.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Mushkin Vortex Redline 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($137.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Asus DUAL OC GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB Video Card ($384.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Corsair 2000D AIRFLOW Mini ITX Tower Case ($84.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair SF850L 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply ($128.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1543.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-02-25 16:48 EST-0500

[Xargos]

Thanks for the suggestions. My current setup includes a Thunderbolt display, and the rig should be able to support it (5120x2880 Studio Display).

[brob]

1 hour ago, Xargos said:

Thanks for the suggestions. My current setup includes a Thunderbolt display, and the rig should be able to support it (5120x2880 Studio Display).

 

You should include important requirements in the OP.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-14700F 2.1 GHz 20-Core Processor  ($369.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Frost Commander 140 95.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($36.90 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI Mini ITX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($439.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Mushkin Vortex Redline 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($137.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus DUAL OC GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB Video Card  ($384.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 2000D AIRFLOW Mini ITX Tower Case  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair SF850L 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply  ($128.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1783.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-02-25 20:52 EST-0500