I do not know if you already built your system or what CAD software you plan on using but if you were planning on just buying I would tell you to check out these sites:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/hom...0qe-Desktop-PC
- under $650 (the "cheap" option)
- 8gb ram @ 1600mhz
- nvidia gt 625 1gb gpu
- core i5 cpu
http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Intel...5-Configurator
- under $750 (probably the best option in this price range*)
- can use a 2TB 7200rpm HDD or a 120gb SSD at this price
- liquid cooled
- 8gb ram @ 1866mhz
- amd r7 250 2gb or nvidia gt 640 2gb gpu
- core i5-4440 @ 3.1ghz
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/desktop...k-series/k450/
- under $800
- 2tb 7200rpm HDD
- core i7-4770 @ 3.4ghz
- 16gb ram @ 1600mhz
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/worksta...tion/e-series/
- $1000 (over budget)
- intel xeon cpu @ 3.5ghz
- nvidia quadro k600 (this gpu is supported by SolidWorks)
To check if SolidWorks supports gpu go to:
http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support...rdtesting.html
*you could build a pc for less or maybe get a refurbished model if you prefer.
just thought I would add a few options and a few comparisons.