[space_cowboy]

I need to build 2 more CAD rigs within the next week. I've been building AMD X2 rigs, but with the release of Core 2, I'm torn between the two. I'm going to post this in the Intel and AMD sections, because I honestly don't know what would perform the best for this type of application. These rigs will only be used with AutoCAD 2007 and MS Office. I must have a Quadro FX1500 (599ish) and 2+ gb of ram. We already have the monitors. My budget is $2000. So, Intel guys and gals, what should I build?

 

[Chozart]

Take 1:

• MoBo: ASUS P5B Deluxe Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 $186.99
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz $315.00
• RAM: http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820231065G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) $299.99
• Video: PNY VCQFX1500-PCIE-PB-V Quadro FX1500 256MB GDDR3 $599.99
• HDD: 2X Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 (Perpendicular Recording) 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s $159.98
• DVD: LITE-ON 16X DVD±R DVD Burner W/ LightScribe $32.99
• CPU Cooler: Scythe SCINF-1000 120mm $49.99
• PSU: OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI ATX12V 600W $119.99
• Case: Cooler Master Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black $44.99
• OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional X64 Edition with SP2B OEM $134.99

Total: $1,944.90 + $34.93 shipping = $1,979.83

 

[fade2green514]

yep, thats a good build right there - two drives in RAID 0 would definitely be beneficial... plus that processor is faster than any AMD at default clocks (most apps of course not all)

 

[space_cowboy]

Chozart - thanks for the excellent post with links. +rep