Graphics Cards for CAD?

[Michael Hill]

Originally Posted by dirtbikerxz

Joseph, I know this isn't the point of this thread. But have you chosen a CPU yet? Sometimes if you are on a budget, spending more on the CPU may be more beneficial than spending more on the GPU for CAD.

This is true. Also, since most CAD software will not make assembly/part calculations in parallel, hyperthreading doesn't really help. However, rendering will benefit from good GPU performance.

I'd also check out this article: http://www.enginoor.com/solidworks-pc-2017/