[SOLVED] NEW Build for Topcon Magnet Site

[brad.mills212121]

I am planning on building a new computer to run Topcon's Magnet Site program for use in the construction field. The requirements posted online are pretty minimal and I don't trust their accuracy. Here is what is shown online:

Operating System - Microsoft Windows 7, & Windows 8. Installation files are uniquely available for both 32 bit and 64 bit systems.
Processor Speed - 2GHz Core2 processor or higher
RAM - 2GB RAM
Memory - Local hard drive space of 512 MB minimum (1.0GB or higher recommended)
Ports - USB2 port for USB key
Computer Resolution - 1280x1024 display resolution

I am running a DELL desktop right now with windows 10 64-bit, intel i5-3550 cpu @ 3.30 GHz, and 8 GB of RAM and the program runs fine until I load a PDF and start to bring multiple layers into the workstation. I would like to upgrade to a new PC that can handle this.

I would like to keep the price under $1000 but am willing to spend $1200 if needed. Can anyone help with potential builds around this price?

 

[logainofhades]

For a regular home user, fixing the problem probably would have made sense. For a business, that is thinking forward to more demanding applications, new is a good idea, and right now has become a pretty good time to buy. Businesses usually upgrade on a cycle, regardless of how good/capable the hardware is.