Computer for AutoDesk suite

[sandals100]

Hi all,

 

I've been out of the computer scene for a long time now and have fallen behind in the current technologies. I am seeking a little bit of advice as to the parts I should be using for a computer I am building for my dad.

 

1. Budget & Location

My budget for this is between $500 - $1000 AUD. I am located in Brisbane, Australia. I have a variety of stores to choose from most of which are listed on PCPARTPICKER. 

2. Aim

This comptuer will be used stricly for professional use. Mainly with the Autodesk suite (Autocad and revit) and general web browsing. The end goal of the computer should be able to render revit drawings without an issue as the current laptop my dad uses is not doing the job.

3. Monitors

One 1080p monitor. However I believe that Autodesk benefits more from the NVidia cards as opposed to AMD (not sure about this)

4. Peripherals

None.

 

EDIT: 

After doing some searching of my own I have compiled the following. ALSO if the cost of a graphics card cannot be added without the computer going over budget then I will donate my current card to the system which will take that cost out.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/3YLYwV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/3YLYwV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($276.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-K Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($79.00 @ IJK) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($78.00 @ Umart) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.00 @ Umart) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card  ($229.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case: Antec VSK3000B U3 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($45.00 @ IJK) 
Power Supply: Silverstone 300W 80+ Bronze Certified SFX Power Supply  ($59.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Total: $830.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-07 12:59 AEDT+1100

[Scruffy90]

Did you take a look at this. I believe hardware (GPU) for AutoCad is still recommended that it be certified. 

 

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/syscert?id=18844534&siteID=123112

[sandals100]

3 minutes ago, Scruffy90 said:

Did you take a look at this. I believe hardware (GPU) for AutoCad is still recommended that it be certified. 

 

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/syscert?id=18844534&siteID=123112

I saw that however those cards are very expensive. My current computer (the one in my sig) runs the programs just fine with the gpu however to build an identical system is almost impossible for that budget. 

[Scruffy90]

1 minute ago, sandals100 said:

I saw that however those cards are very expensive. My current computer (the one in my sig) runs the programs just fine with the gpu however to build an identical system is almost impossible for that budget. 

I see. Its been a long time since I've used the Autodesk software suite. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[Guest]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($444.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($75.00 @ Umart) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.00 @ IJK) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Expedition OC Video Card  ($195.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Case: Silverstone PS09B MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($45.00 @ Umart) 
Power Supply: Corsair 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($65.00 @ IJK) 
Total: $958.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-07 12:47 AEDT+1100

[ARikozuM]

I would invest in an i5 or i7 (depending on how complex the models will be) and a green GPU with a good amount of VRAM (core itself doesn't matter much). 

[sandals100]

3 minutes ago, Scruffy90 said:

I see. Its been a long time since I've used the Autodesk software suite. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

That's alright!

 

@deXxterlab97 Please check OP I have adjusted your build slightly. 

 

[NTDaws]

Build Looks Good Lad!

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, sandals100 said:

That's alright!

 

@deXxterlab97 Please check OP I have adjusted your build slightly. 

 

I don't really know if that PSU is good @STRMfrmXMN @Comic_Sans_MS @Energycore 

[ARikozuM]

4 minutes ago, sandals100 said:

That's alright!

 

@deXxterlab97 Please check OP I have adjusted your build slightly. 

 

Don't get that SSD and PSU.

[sandals100]

@ARikozuM @deXxterlab97 

 

I can source those two parts from a different site with some better brand names and products. My main concern was the rest of the hardware, if that is all good then my question is solved.

[Energycore]

Change the PSU imo, grab a 300W or 350W from Seasonic

 

Or preferably a Corsair SF450 but those are expensive

[Energycore]

Oh and I made your computer smaller

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($276.00 @ Shopping Express)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($99.00 @ Umart)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($78.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($115.00 @ Scorptec)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 2GB SC GAMING Video Card  ($199.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Silverstone ML07B HTPC Case  ($78.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Certified SFX Power Supply  ($67.10 @ Skycomp Technology)
Total: $912.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-09 08:31 AEDT+1100