Workstation recommendation

[Kamalraj07]

Basically, my company needs a computer to do rendering and simulations. As all engineers use budget workstation laptop, this workstation will be used to significantly reduce rendering and simulation times.

Software: Mainly Solidworks
Budget: $15k

 

[Rashkae]

You'll want a solid Threadripper build, 64-128GB RAM, lots of NVME storage and an AIO to cool it. Best to check the price guides first and scope out a build.

 

[ragnarok95]

For your company just go HP or Dell. You take the recommendation here and build yourself, any issues, people here won't go down and fix for you. The most they will ask you to send the parts to the distributor yourself. Or just buy from Dell or HP where they provide on site support.

 

[SkyShroud]

Solidwork is mainly a single thread software. So a high single thread performance cpu is recommended. Check https://www.cpubenchmark.net/singleThread.html

GPU wise is those professional gpu and nvidia quadro series top them all.

Ram wise, that will depend how big your data. I would recommend at least 32gb while 64gb for big data.

I would recommend a high end nvme ssd for work drive while a cheapo nvme ssd for storage. Check this https://www.reddit.com/r/NewMaxx/comments/dhvrdm/ssd_guides_resources/

 

[klap_hanz]

For office use, go buy Dell/HP/Lenovo professional workstations for AutoCAD or Solidworks

Got warranty and on-site servicing too, buy in bulk got corporate discount too , can claim grant from gahmen too

For personal use them go DIY route...

 

[runningman.snsd]

Definitely dell Hp or even Lenovo

 

[karlgantry]

Yeah bro, best workstation for you is the Lenovo ThinkPad P1, as it boasts a superlight design and all of the power of a normal workstation.You can bring it anywhere if not Apple.

 

[shock]

You have 12 hours of overnight rendering. Why need $15k? Look at dell workstation mid series.

 

[alamakazim]

Yeah bro, best workstation for you is the Lenovo ThinkPad P1, as it boasts a superlight design and all of the power of a normal workstation.You can bring it anywhere if not Apple.

This p1 no more Liao is it

 

[alamakazim]

For office use, go buy Dell/HP/Lenovo professional workstations for AutoCAD or Solidworks

Got warranty and on-site servicing too, buy in bulk got corporate discount too , can claim grant from gahmen too

For personal use them go DIY route...

Yes... Don't gey kiang... Diy

 

[Hafi]

HP Z series

 

[uncle_josh]

Read this : https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/SOLIDWORKS-2019-SP3-AMD-Ryzen-3-vs-Intel-9th-Gen-Core-1555/

A normal nvme drive is more than enough. Since rendering is a cpu intensive process.

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[Kamalraj07]

Thanks guys for your inputs.. actually my company is not particular about DIY or pre-builds, as long as the system can perform. At $15k value, I believe the performance should be decent if the hardware is configured properly, without bottlenecking each other.

Will look into the prebuilts by HP etc. as suggested, but if I can get better hardware at similar prices then DIY should not be a issue. Thanks all!

 

[angy]

You need a minimum of quadro RTX5000. Or else, you will wait till the cows home when comes to rendering.

Solidworks is not certified to work with RTX2080. I agree with those who replied, do not go the DIY route.