11-13-2017, 04:56 AM
I'm looking to build a workstation for someone involved in draughting, professionally, who is a heavy CAD user. I was wondering what i7 CPU would be recommended for use with dedicated CAD software (including, but not necessarily limited to, ArchiCAD and Artlantis)? Would an 6 core 8700 do the trick? I plan to pair it with 16GB of RAM, and Quadro P1000 GPU.
I have looked a Ryzen too, but price-wise over here in NZ there's not much in it. Plus, I've never worked with an AMD cpu in a build before (better the devil you know?)
Also, any strong opinions on the need, or otherwise, for an after market cooler? The 8700 comes with the updated Intel stock cooler, and reports say that temperature results between that and an aftermarket cooler are not that that hugely different (https://discuss.howtogeek.com/t/how-much-better-are-aftermarket-cpu-coolers-than-intels-stock-coolers/62619/21). I've never installed an AM cooler before, so I'd like to try and steer clear, but am also aware that this planned build will be used for CAD rendering, so I guess the cpu will be getting a workout on a daily basis. Would a stock cooler + case fans be enough?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
I have looked a Ryzen too, but price-wise over here in NZ there's not much in it. Plus, I've never worked with an AMD cpu in a build before (better the devil you know?)
Also, any strong opinions on the need, or otherwise, for an after market cooler? The 8700 comes with the updated Intel stock cooler, and reports say that temperature results between that and an aftermarket cooler are not that that hugely different (https://discuss.howtogeek.com/t/how-much-better-are-aftermarket-cpu-coolers-than-intels-stock-coolers/62619/21). I've never installed an AM cooler before, so I'd like to try and steer clear, but am also aware that this planned build will be used for CAD rendering, so I guess the cpu will be getting a workout on a daily basis. Would a stock cooler + case fans be enough?
Thanks in advance for any advice!