Home workstation for Architect

[FizzGigg]

Hi guys,

 

My brother in law has asked me to build him a new computer for him that is going to be a workstation for his 3D architect work. 

 

I don't know what components would best suit what he needs because I'm not familiar with the programs he uses.

 

The programs he uses are:

 

• Autodesk Autocad Architecture 2013
• Autodesk Revit 2013
• Autodesk 3dsmax 2013
• Adobe Photoshop

He's thinking of spending around £700 on it. ($1000).

 

Can you guys give me some ideas towards what this build should include?

 

Thanks.

[bchampion96]

This should be in new builds and planning, not build logs

[FizzGigg]

oh sorry i didn't realise

[CJPowell27]

Around 16gb of ram and a 8 core amd cpu

[RFM-PC]

A xeon CPU, 16GB ram, and a Quadro GPU

[Nicktrance]

A xeon CPU, 16GB ram, and a Quadro GPU

 

on a £700 budget?

[RFM-PC]

on a £700 budget?

close enough  

[RFM-PC]

actually i managed to put together a nice list of components for just over $1000, and im sure he will be able to find these or similar components for a lot cheaper. list was made on pcccasegear.com

http://vvcap.net/db/GK16dABMgNkpDs0fSM99.htp

You could drop the ssd and upgrade to a better quadro or more ram or another of something else. 

Also case was left out so he can choose 

[FizzGigg]

thanks guys.