New PC on a very limited budget
New PC on a very limited budget
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I'm about to get into assembling a new PC config to be able to use SW.
So far, I could get away with foxconn 790G MB with an integrated ATI Radeon X1200 GC, and AMD LE1600, but it was my Inet-mailing-office machine.
The new motherboard is ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO,
processor AMD Athlon II X4 630 Propus 2.8GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor (+ Cooler Master Gemini II S)
and for the start 2G of DDR3 1600MHz. Will increase to 4G as my income allows.
The graphics card still remains an enigma because it should fit into about 200€ or so.
The question is basically simple, should I go for a tested and verified second hand card with somewhat less memory or to shoot for a newer GC that probably isn't listed?
The second question is probably harder to answer to, is it worth investing into a SSD to use it for the OS and progfiles? I heard that lower capacity and lower priced SSD drives are fast but not suitable (unreliable) to be used as system drives.
If I skip transferring to SSD, I can add the difference to the GC budget and get a better choice.
So far, I could get away with foxconn 790G MB with an integrated ATI Radeon X1200 GC, and AMD LE1600, but it was my Inet-mailing-office machine.
The new motherboard is ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO,
processor AMD Athlon II X4 630 Propus 2.8GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor (+ Cooler Master Gemini II S)
and for the start 2G of DDR3 1600MHz. Will increase to 4G as my income allows.
The graphics card still remains an enigma because it should fit into about 200€ or so.
The question is basically simple, should I go for a tested and verified second hand card with somewhat less memory or to shoot for a newer GC that probably isn't listed?
The second question is probably harder to answer to, is it worth investing into a SSD to use it for the OS and progfiles? I heard that lower capacity and lower priced SSD drives are fast but not suitable (unreliable) to be used as system drives.
If I skip transferring to SSD, I can add the difference to the GC budget and get a better choice.






RE: New PC on a very limited budget
IMO, a used nVidia Quadro FX or ATI FireGL or FirePro card would be better than a new Radeon, GeForce or NVS.
If on subscription support, one of the first things your VAR will ask (if you have any problem) is whether you are using an approved card. When you answer "No", they will probably tell you they cannot really help till you are.
Skip the SSD ... you can add that later when finances permit.
RE: New PC on a very limited budget
RE: New PC on a very limited budget
The motherboard has an integrated Radeon and I will have to use it until I decide on the separate card and get my hands on one. As explained, the budget is limited but with no SSD on the list, I think I can focus on finding something listed. I think I'm going to browse ebay now :) I wish I could afford something from the top level, but I can't, so, I'll try to get the best I can :)
RE: New PC on a very limited budget
RE: New PC on a very limited budget
After putting in the Nvida card it was like night from day.
RE: New PC on a very limited budget
I expect the Quadro will fit nicely into the package.
There is one more thing I was warned about, and that's the PSU. It seems the PS I bought with the PC case (Codegen Briza) isn't on the top of list of most reliable power supplies. So, that's another 60-70€ more, but hey, that's nothing compared with the benefits and security I'll get... As soon as it's all wrapped up, I'll report on how this setup works.
RE: New PC on a very limited budget
You are paying $7K(Canadian) for a piece of software and you are trying to run it on cheap computer. Is this a good idea?
If you want to save money, start by running cheaper software.
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Not sure if it's appropriate to name my company here, though, so I will not.
Whining is not my style, but I'm also not ashamed to ask for help. I honestly am grateful to all people who tried to give me helping advices.
RE: New PC on a very limited budget
RE: New PC on a very limited budget
http:
http://discount-software-store.net/shop/item/470/
I mean, how can they sell it that cheap?
RE: New PC on a very limited budget
https://www.solidworks.com/sw/buy-software.htm
RE: New PC on a very limited budget
RE: New PC on a very limited budget
So, the task has been accomplished. It is possible to build up a PC on a tight budget and make it work. I'm waiting for a better PSU now, and that will probably not change anything visible, but should increase the stability and reliability margin. Thanks to everyone who helped. :)