I just recently bit the bullet and bought a ZT 7618 CPU http://www.ztsystems.com/default.aspx?tabid=1239&productid=28095. I was torn between upgrading my current rig or just outright replacing it and this seemed to be the better option.
However this machine does leave some things to be desired, such as the GPU (or lack thereof), power supply and an SSD. I'm using this as a dedicated CAD station running primarily CATIA V5 and AutoCAD 2011, some Solidworks 2011, SketchUp 8 and a few others. I figure it should be around 50GB of files.
I'm looking for a reasonably low priced (<$150) SSD that will be adequate for running CAD programs and my OS. I'm doing primarily design and CAM, not so much rendering, whats most important for me is speed. Any suggestions for a SSD? Also I'm looking for a decent dedicated GPU (<$150) and a power supply to go along with it.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
However this machine does leave some things to be desired, such as the GPU (or lack thereof), power supply and an SSD. I'm using this as a dedicated CAD station running primarily CATIA V5 and AutoCAD 2011, some Solidworks 2011, SketchUp 8 and a few others. I figure it should be around 50GB of files.
I'm looking for a reasonably low priced (<$150) SSD that will be adequate for running CAD programs and my OS. I'm doing primarily design and CAM, not so much rendering, whats most important for me is speed. Any suggestions for a SSD? Also I'm looking for a decent dedicated GPU (<$150) and a power supply to go along with it.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!