Help with Cad System

CharmPeddler

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hi guys, the boss is wanting to build a system to replace an older one (use old one for backup). we use Autocad 2008 for Architecture but no 3d graphics.

so id like someone to throw together a cpu/mobo/ram/GPU combo, maybe a low price (400-600) and high one between 650 and 800?? . i can get the rest ok. im just going to pick out a
plane case with 400w+ psu,
HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822144701
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148262
we really dont need more than about 40-60gb for the hd cause all files are stored on out server. but those have the 16mb cache and good prices, so why not :D

the mobo needs to have gigbyte lan for sure.

the Video card doesnt need to be any thing special (less than 100$) just something with DVI so then can finally get the most out of there LCD monitors

we have XP Pro and monitors/keyboards/mice

im wanting to keep the box below 850 total. thanks guys
 
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$400 - $600
CPU $162.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103191
Mother board $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128081
Ram $21.99 get 3 of these x3 =$65.97
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134487
video card $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102703
that is $418 then after your HDD an case it will be about $500
$650 - $800
CPU $239.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
Mother board $206.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128089
Ram $29.99 get 3 of these x3 = $89.97
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134065
Video card $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102703
that is $626.94 that leaves u with lots of money for HDD an case/PSU.
this is a kick arse computer besides the graphics.
I recommend getting this one will last for years to come.
 
GA-P35-DS3L $90
A-DATA 2 x 2GBDDR2 800 ADQVE1B16K $77
Intel Q6600 $255/ Q9450 out later
SAPPHIRE 100218L Radeon HD 2600XT 512MB $90

From newegg.com w/o shipping

The difference between your $600/ $800 system will be the video card, IMO. But I am not sure if you really need to get an more expensive card.
For the $800 system, if you want to go for a slight expensive video card like HD3870/ 9600GT, I think you need to get a more powerfull PSU as well.
 
whats the most important thing for autocad? cpu? and ram?

if thats so then as daisy said, get a q6600, and if you can wait then a Q9450. definately worth it.
 
whats the most important thing for autocad? cpu? and ram?

if thats so then as daisy said, get a q6600, and if you can wait then a Q9450. definately worth it.

As far as he is not using 3D, my list will be fine.
My office running CAD with P4 3.2GHz, 1GB RAM, onboard graphic...
 
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