Build Advice Budget CAD/Sketchup Build

[Electfro]

Hello All,
I am looking for some advice on a budget PC build for Autocad / Sketchup use. This PC will be used for doing some basic rendering using Twin Motion and V-ray more than likely. I would like some advice on what might be the best CPU / Motherboard / ram combo to start with. I have a Quadro P 2000 that I could use but am open to suggestions if there are some budget cards that might work better out there. I do not need the newest or fastest equipment, but would like something respectable on a budget. I would like to spend about $500 or less on the CPU Motherboard and Ram - whats the best performance I can get for that budget?

Thanks in advance!

 

[maikutech]

500.00 dollars will not be enough, especially if you expect the cpu/hdd-ssd/video-card to give rock solid support.

My last rebuild in 2021 costed me roughly 1000.00. :/

Life Happens. >_>

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-9600K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07HHLX1R8/ref=sr_1_41?keywords=intel%2Blga%2B1151%2Bcpu&qid=1684981566&sr=8-41&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0&th=1

Add on the corsair vegence ram amazon recommends

https://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-SN570-Internal-Solid/dp/B09JM8DJNS/ref=sr_1_7?crid=R7M7J6I0YG91&keywords=western+digital+ssd&qid=1684981753&refinements=p_n_feature_three_browse-bin%3A6797522011&rnid=6797515011&s=pc&sprefix=western+digital+ssd%2Caps%2C126&sr=1-7&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc

I
suggest you get this for windows os only and use a hdd western digital blue-black at 4tb to offset your autocad modeling work.

Amazon.com : socket 1151 motherboards

Everybody is mighty touchy about mobo brands,I'm going to leave that to you do your homework and pick out one.

Lastly for thermal paste and heatsink/fan or water cooling:

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-H60x-Elite-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B0C149K816/ref=sr_1_19?crid=3BP8CQU0567VG&keywords=corsair+water+cooler&qid=1684982177&s=electronics&sprefix=corsair+water+cooler%2Celectronics%2C103&sr=1-19&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc

I recommend this personally and it's very easy to setup the first time around.
Remember to remove the preapplied grease corsair slaps on it.
Google Artic MX-4/5 for best cooling right off the bat

 

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i7-12700KF 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor ($235.96 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *Deepcool AG620 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: *MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($128.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: *TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($58.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $471.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
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