Hey all - It's been quite some time since I've been in the PC game. I used to build PCs probably 15 years ago, but haven't touched them since. My professional life has brought me into the Apple world, and a Macbook is all I know now.
My Dad runs a small business and is in dire need of a new computer. It's daily tasks revolve around using the CorelDraw suite. However, he would also like it to be able to run SolidWorks from time to time.
Budget is around $1500, preferably less. Knowing the cost of video cards, I have a feeling this might be tough to do. It's been so long since I've looked at PC parts, I don't know if you can still build them cheaper than buying pre-built. I'm open to buying something pre-built, but definitely am still up to the task of putting something together. I'd be super grateful if I could get some links to pre-builts that would be up to the task, or a build list of parts.
I should note that a monitor and OS does not need to be factored into the cost. I've already got access to both.
My Dad runs a small business and is in dire need of a new computer. It's daily tasks revolve around using the CorelDraw suite. However, he would also like it to be able to run SolidWorks from time to time.
Budget is around $1500, preferably less. Knowing the cost of video cards, I have a feeling this might be tough to do. It's been so long since I've looked at PC parts, I don't know if you can still build them cheaper than buying pre-built. I'm open to buying something pre-built, but definitely am still up to the task of putting something together. I'd be super grateful if I could get some links to pre-builts that would be up to the task, or a build list of parts.
I should note that a monitor and OS does not need to be factored into the cost. I've already got access to both.