Work PC to run AutoCAD 2019, Civil3D, Map3D

[miracleboy]

Hi all,

The following has been recommended as a build to run heavy professional graphics packages such as the above. The PC's we have are beginning to struggle with the demands of the up to date packages and what we're using them for. I've been out of PC building for 10 years or more, so could do with some advice.

Immediately things like the HDD raise questions, do we need 1TB HDD if the PCs are network connected and data stored centrally, wouldn't a fast small SSD be better for performance?

Here's the recommended specs for the software packages;

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/supp...oCAD-2019-including-Specialized-Toolsets.html
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/supp...tem-requirements-for-AutoCAD-Map-3D-2019.html
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/supp...-requirements-for-Autodesk-Civil-3D-2019.html

And here is the spec we have been recommended;

HP Z4 G4 i77820 32G 512G NO GFX WIN10
1TB HDD
NVIDIA QUADRO P2000 5GB GRAPHICS 350

Many thanks, M

 

[miracleboy]

We may need to go with two tiers, one for the normal CAD user and one for the power user that needs the extra power. I guess around £2k for the power user.