[SOLVED] CPU upgrade for architect

[Daguin]

I'm currently running my personal computer with an i5 2500k @ 4.2GHz and a 6GB GTX 1060, plus 8 gigabytes of 1333MHz RAM.
I'm planning on building a new setup to run the GTX 1060, in order to get better performance ondaily tasks. I'm an architect, so my main concerns are 3d modelling and rendering on Revit, drawing on AutoCAD and editing images and videos on Adobe suite software. However, I also do some sporadic gaming
mainly GTA V and driving simulators.
What is the best CPU + MOBO + RAM I can get for 500 US dollars?
Thanks.

 

[kanewolf]

I would recommend something like this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - FORTIS 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Intel - 660p Series 512 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $425.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-01-23 10:09 EST-0500

 

[logainofhades]

Multicore performance, and an SSD for overall system responsiveness.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($169.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450 AORUS ELITE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($99.93 @ Newegg Business)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($92.99 @ Newegg Business)
Storage: ADATA - XPG SX6000 Pro 512 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $442.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-01-23 11:25 EST-0500

 

[Daguin]

I don't really need storage, I've already got a 240GB Samsung 860 SSD for OS and a 1TB HD for data. Is Ryzen the way to go?

 

[logainofhades]

Price/performance, AMD is a very good option these days, especially for rendering. Also current socket is set to last through 2020, and Intel most likely will require something new, for their next gen. Ryzen 3000 will be out later this year. Fastest AMD you can get, for that kind of budget, though the 1700 will still do far better, than that 2500k, in rendering especially. Also gives you better game support, for multi-threaded titles.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($308.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450 AORUS ELITE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($99.93 @ Newegg Business)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($92.99 @ Newegg Business)
Total: $501.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-01-23 14:48 EST-0500