Minimum CPU demands for CREO 3

[ComJak]

I'm trying to build a cheap workstation (<500USD) that will run CREO 3.

I'm stuck on the CPU/MOBO planning phase. I can't seem to find any information on what the baseline CPU would be for running CREO 3. I was told that last gen i5s and Xeons would do fine but as someone who isn't intimately familiar with cpu naming schemes and classifications, I'm not sure what will work.

Can anyone help me out with a baseline range of CPUs that will do the job?

Thanks,

 

[James Mason]

This shouldn't have any issues running 3D applications, except being generally slow compared to like what people actually use:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($173.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($107.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $495.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-18 12:27 EDT-0400

You're right there isn't any good hardware requirements, short of contacting PTC and asking them what they recommend for your price range, or what computer parts are actually more important, gpu or cpu, it's hard to build a more focused system.

The older gen CPUs won't really be any cheaper unless you buy a used system.

 

[ComJak]

James Mason:

Yes I forgot to mention that most parts will be bought used. I can contact PTC and ask them which hopefully will help.

Thanks!