CAD Workstation
CAD Workstation
Hello, I’m interested in purchasing a station costing between 2 and 3 thousand euros. This is the setup I have for Solidworks. My main concern is the GbE network: which motherboard would you recommend? Does it also support the other parts?
Component
Link
Motherboard
ASUS TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS, Scheda Madre ATX, AMD X670, AMD AM5, DDR5, PCI 5.0, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, 4xM.2, 4xSATA 6GB/s, Realtek 7.1 Surround, Aura Sync RGB, Nero : Amazon.it: Informatica
CPU
Processor
AMD Processore Ryzen 9 7950X3D con Tecnologia 3D VCache 16 Core/32 Thread Sfrenati, Architettura Zen 4, 144 MB de Cache, TDP de 120 W, AMD Socket 5, DDR5 y PCIe 5.0 : Amazon.it: Informatica
RAM
Memory
CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 RAM 64GB (2x32GB) 6400MHz CL32 Intel XMP Compatibile iCUE Memoria per Computer - Nero (CMK64GX5M2B6400C32) : Amazon.it: Videogiochi
GPU
GPU
NVIDIA Quadro P6000, 24 GB, GDDR5X (4x DP, 1x DVI) Workstation4u refurbished | eBay
SSD
Storage
Lexar NM790 SSD Interno 1TB, M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD, Hasta hasta 7400MB/s en lectura, 6500MB/s en escritura, Disco de estado sólido para PS5, PC, laptop y jugadores (LNM790X001T-RNNNG) : Amazon.it: Informatica
Cooler
Alfabeto
Cooler Master V750 SFX Gold, Spina EU - 750W 80 PLUS Gold, Alimentatore Full-Modular, SFF/mini-ITX, Ventola FDB Silenziosa da 92mm, Modalidad Semi-Fanless, Staffa SFX-a-ATX : Amazon.it: Informatica
Caja
Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh V2 - Caja para PC mid-tower E-ATX mesh tasselado, 3 ventiladores ARGB 120mm, USB Type-C 10 Gbps - Nero : Amazon.it: Videogiochi
You don’t necessarily have to use the X3D CPU for SolidWorks. A processor with a faster clock speed would be more beneficial than adding extra cache.
The X670E motherboard includes a 2.5Gbps network port, and even budget models such as the Gigabyte Aorus Elite AX offer this feature along with PCIe 5.0 SSD support at a lower price.
You should consider installing a CPU cooler; the 7950X and 7950X3D models don’t come with one included. Additionally, the reason for choosing a 16-core processor is unclear—SolidWorks requires more than that for optimal performance.
For solidworks simulations, a higher core count CPU would be advantageous.
If you’re running a Ryzen 9, here are some recommendations:
- [Thermal-Grizzly adapter kit](https://www.thermal-grizzly.com/en/adapt...-ad-am5-mk)
- [PC solutions for SolidWorks hardware](https://www.pugetsystems.com/solutions/c...endations/)
Choose a PSU with an ATX form factor, preferably standard.
A 2TB SSD would be ideal; a single TB can fill up quickly.
For stronger graphics, the RTX A5000 is worth considering:
[Link to adapter mount guide](https://www.thermal-grizzly.com/en/adapt...-ad-am5-mk)
[PCPartPicker hardware list](https://www.pugetsystems.com/solutions/c...endations/)
Ensure your selected power supply matches the SFX form factor.
You might also want a 1TB SSD for better performance.
If you need a more powerful video card, the RTX A5000 is a good option:
[Link to adapter guide](https://www.thermal-grizzly.com/en/adapt...-ad-am5-mk)
What about a 10 Gbps port? I'm interested in upgrading my network.
Additional information for the bottom PCIE slot:
https://it.pcpartpicker.com/product...0-...ter-x540t2
For using Radeon Pro Render:
https://www.amd.com/en/graphics/workstat...solidworks
https://www.ebay.it/itm/266459240745?has...6uqlMQsA==