Hello @ll, I would like to build a cumputer system that can manage large graphics, CAD and 3D modelling. I'm a beginner and don't have that much money, so would like to start with some middle class thing that can handle large work loads. I'll get two screens for the system. I'm building my own PC for that and would like to ask if anyone can look at these components and see, if they're compatible or if maybe one slows the other down a lot. I would very much like to hear your opinion and feedback. Sorry, some p's and d's seem to be replaced with smilies Thanks a lot!! Laura Code: Board: Asus P5G41T-M/USB3 Intel G41 775 Motherboard Manufacturer:Asus On Board Graphics:yes Form Factor:Micro ATX Graphics InterfaceCI-E (x16) CPU Socket:775 SLI:no QPI Speed:N/A Hybrid SLI:no System Bus:1333MHz Hybrid Crossfire:no Chipset:Intel G41 Crossfire:no Memory TypeDR3 Water Cooled:no Memory Channelual Expansion Slots:2 x PCI (32 bit) 1 x PCI-E x1 1 x PCI-E x16 Memory Type (ECC):Non-ECC SATA:SATA 3Gb/s Memory Type (R/U):Unbuffered RAID:None Memory Speed (Mhz)DR3 - 1066 DDR3 - 1333(OC) DDR3 - 800 Back Panel:1 x 10/100 (LAN) 3 x Audio I/O 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x SPDIF Out (Optical) 2 x USB 2.0 1 x USB 3.0 Memory Capacity:8GB Internal I/O:1 x 24pin (V) 1 x 4pin (V) 1 x 4pin Fan (V) 1 x FP Audio Header 1 x IDE 2 x Memory Slots (DDR3) 1 x Parallel Header 4 x SATA 3Gb/s 1 x Serial (COM) Header 1 x SPDIF-Out Header 1 x System panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 CPU: Intel CPU Q8300 Core 2 Quad Processor Manufacturer:Intel GPU Base Speed: Mhz CPU Type:Core 2 Quad L1 Cache (Total): CPU Model:Q8300 L2 Cache (Total):4MB Socket:775 L3 Cache (Total): CPU Features:Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology Execute Disable Bit Intel® 64 Intel® Thermal Monitor 2 Intel® Smart Cache:N/A Core Name:Yorkfield Voltage:0.85 - 1.3625 V Core Size:45 nm Max TDP:95W Core:Quad Core Thermal Specification:71.4 °C Clock Speed:2.50 GHz Core Ratio:7.5 x FSB Speed:1333MHz MHz Heatsink:Active (With Heat Sink Fan) QPI Speed:N/A Package Type:Retail DMI Speed:N/A RAM 2x, i.e. 8 gb: Corsair Memory XMS3 4GB DDR3 1600 MHz CAS 9 XMP Dual Channel Desktop Manufacturer:Corsair CAS Latency:9-9-9-24 Size:4GB Heat Spreader:yes Memory Model:XMS3 Voltage:1.65 V Triple Channel:no Heat Sink:no Dual Channel:no Fan Cooler:no QuadX:no NVIDIA EPP 2.0:no Memory TypeDR3 EPP:no Memory Type (ECC):Non-ECC DHX Technology:no Memory Type (R/U):Unbuffered XMP:yes Memory SpeedC3-12800 (1600) Black Edition Memory Profiles (BEMP):n Pins:240 GPU: (it is listed as a 3D card) Quadro FX 380 256MB NVIDIA - PNY Graphics Card ManufacturerNY InterfaceCI-E 2.0 (x16) Chipset:Quadro FX 380 Connectivity:2 x Dual Link DVI-I Edition:N/A SLI:no Chipset Features: SLI Type:N/A Manufacturing process: HDCP Ready:no Cores: Width: Core Clock: CrossFire:no Shader Clock: Crossfire Type: Memory:256MB Low Profile Compatible:no Memory Bit Rate:128 Bit Low Profile Support: Memory Type:GDDR3 Package Type:OEM Memory Clock: Maximum GPU Power: Cooling:Fan Maximum GPU Temperature:
The nVidia Quaddro series are exactly what you're looking for. They cater to 3D designers and CAD users. These cards are hefty, both in price and performance. So unless you're willing to spend at least $700 for they're intro level cards, you're better off buying a desktop level card. What's your budget like?
