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"SERIES 7" - Available from 12/07/2019

Need a CAD Computer? Our Series 7 CAD PC is powered by Intel's latest 6 core 8th Generation i7 CPU. This CAD Workstation Computer is designed for professionals who need a fast and reliable PC for computer aided design - CAD, AutoCAD, Solidworks, OZCAD or Digital Content Creation (DCC). Built for Professionals, and certified on leading CAD and DCC applications, NVIDIA® Quadro® delivers the best performance per watt in its class, maximizing productivity while conserving energy. If you want to buy a good CAD computer with performance and reliability then our CAD Desktop computer is for you. CAD Computers are often referred to as a workstation PC. This great CAD PC is on sale right now with free and fast delivery to most of Australia. This CAD PC has the option of the latest P1000, P2000 & P4000 workstation graphics cards as well. Or, if you want a graphics card with more CUDA cores then this PC also has the option of nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 and the GeForce RTX 2070.

Ideal CAD PC for rendering high resolution images,  doing Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), or calculating sophisticated geometry.

NVIDIA has a history of the industry's best performance on leading Design and Manufacturing applications. Our CAD (Computer Aided Design)  CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) &  CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) workstation PC have nVidia Quadro cards that gives you the grunt needed for 3D design and analysis software such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Cosmosworks, Catia, Solidworks, Pro Engineer Wildfire, Solid Edge, NX I-Deas, & Team Centre.

Latest review from a very happy customer - "Hi Brett, this computer is actually going really brilliantly, the 3D performance, animations and rendering is very fast, smooth and precise. Inventor, AutoCAD, 3DS Max and Photoshop all run at the same time over 2 x 32” monitors without any issues, the over priced Dell computer we had built only a year ago couldn’t even do that, and to upgrade it would have cost us $3000 just for a subpar CPU. I will be recommending all our CAD computers get supplied by you over the coming years." ( i9 CPU, P4000, 32GB RAM) (July 2019) (Rob from Thornton, NSW)

This Fast CAD PC has the option of the latest 8 Core Intel 9th Gen i7 9700K (F) or the super fast i9 9900K (F) CPU

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Looking for the perfect processor to build your CAD PC around? But you also want to edit your action videos and photos? To do this, you know you need serious performance. Not to worry—Intel is happy to announce their latest 8th generation six-core processor. If it is performance you crave, then this is the processor you have been waiting for.

Get Unprecedented Power and Responsiveness - Now everyday computer tasks can happen faster. Edit photos and videos seamlessly. Move between programs and windows quickly. Multi-task easily. 

Exceptional Platform Performance - The 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors redefine mainstream desktop PC performance with up to six cores for more processing power—that’s two more cores than the previous generation Intel® Core™ processor family—Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 to increase the maximum turbo frequency up to 4.7 GHz, and up to 12 MB of cache memory.1 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)1delivers up to 12-way multitasking support in the latest generation of Intel® Core™ processors. For the enthusiast, the unlocked 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-8700K processor provides you the opportunity to tweak the platform performance to its fullest potential and enjoy great gaming and VR experiences. 

Intel 8th gen i7 CPU & a Quadro CAD card makes a great CAD PC.

For a faster CAD PC

i7-9700K(F)

Performance Upgrade - Upgrade to the Latest Intel 8 Core 9th Gen i7-9700K/(F) CPU ( up to 4.9GHz Max), ASUS Intel Z390Chipset Motherboard, Professional Case and Liquid Cooling for CPU for only $605. The i7-9700K/(F) CPU is much faster compared to i7-8700 CPU as it has 2 more cores.

8 Core 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-9700K/(F) Processor 12M Cache, up to 4.90 GHz (OCTA CORE)

Introducing the NEW 9th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors - the most powerful generation of Intel® Core™ desktop processors. Whether you are a gamer looking for a fantastic in-game experience with the performance headroom for smooth live streaming and seamless highlights recording or you are a creator that is ready to do more creating and sharing, less time waiting, this new generation of processors is ready to take you to that new level.

The i7-9700K (F) CPU has 8 Cores, 8 Threads and 12MB Cache.

Please note that this upgrade includes the 9700K (F) CPU, Z390 Motherboard, Liquid Cooling and Professional Case upgrade.

For a faster CAD PC

i9-9900K(F)

Performance Upgrade - Upgrade to the Latest Intel 8 Core 9th Gen i9-9900K (F) CPU ( up to 5.0GHz Max), ASUS Intel Z390Chipset Motherboard, Professional Case and Liquid Cooling for CPU for only $805. The i7-9700K CPU is much faster compared to i7-8700 CPU as it has 2 more cores. It is also faster compared to i7-9700K (F) as it has 16 Threads.

8 Core 9th Gen INTEL® CORE™ i9-9900K (F) PROCESSOR, 16M Cache, up to 5.00 GHz, 16 Threads

Want to buy a fast CAD PC with i9 CPU? The 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 rocessor takes mainstream desktop PC performance to a whole new level. At the top of the stack, our mainstream flagship, the new i9-9900K/F. The first Intel® Core™ i9 desktop processor for the mainstream users. Best in class, the i9-9900K/F with 16MB of cache1 and Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 technology cranks maximum turbo frequency up to blazing 5.0 GHz. Throw in high performing 16-way multitasking support powered by 8 cores with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) to conquer the most demanding workloads. Want to reach for even greater levels of performance? — Overclock confidently with new and enhanced features like Solder Thermal Interface Material (STIM) and improved overclocking customizations to tweak the processor performance to its unleashed potential.

This i9 CAD PC will let you Create Without Limits - Unlock your creative potential with the power you need to create, edit, and share. Let your creativity flow as the 9th Generation Intel® Core™ processor renders and encodes in the background so you don’t miss a beat.

Professional content creation workflows often involve processor-intensive tasks and working with multiple large files simultaneously. Powered by 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors that provide up to 30% better performance than previous-generation processors, this i9 CAD PC ensures smooth and responsive multitasking performance with even the most demanding applications and complex projects.

The i9-9900K (F) CPU has 8 Cores, 16 Threads and 16MB Cache.

Please note that this upgrade includes the i9 9900K (F) CPU, Z390 Motherboard, Liquid Cooling and Professional Case upgrade.

All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, and durability

We use ASUS motherboards on our CAD PCs. 8000+ validation hours - Extensive testing for extreme reliability, compatibility and safety. ASUS motherboards guard your CAD PC with 5X Protection. We use quality components like DIGI+ VRM digital power design for precise CPU power on demand, ESD units tested to strict standards that eliminate electrostatic interference, and resettable fuses around DRAM slots to prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. We also use corrosion-resistant back I/O shields, all examples of ASUS providing the best possible reliability and durability for your CAD computer.

ASUS is the world's biggest motherboard manufacturer, and renowned for its design thinking that revolves around users – just like you. Their engineers employ exacting standards to guarantee quality throughout the product's life, choosing the finest components for real-world protection. ASUS CAD PC motherboards are proven to be compatible with more than 1,000 components and devices, and undergo a minimum of 8,000 hours of strict validation. That gives you the peace of mind of knowing that ASUS CAD computer motherboards are fit for all environments and applications. To build your CAD PC with the best foundations, build it with an ASUS CAD computer motherboard.

TUF Series motherboards are built to survive and thrive on every battlefield. Infused with the military spirit of The Ultimate Force (TUF) and styled to strike fear into the hearts of every enemy, this TUF Trading PC is the perfect foundation for your battle rig: a solid, durable and camouflaged force that's fit for today's fights, and with the durability to handle multiple upgrades for the campaigns of tomorrow.

TUF PC motherboards are specially designed and tested to survive and thrive in conditions where other boards would struggle. Engineered with highly durable components, these motherboards deliver unwavering stability for gaming sessions that last as long as you demand.

Military-grade TUF Components: TUF LANGuard, TUF Chokes, TUF Capacitors, and TUF MOSFETs for maximum durability

TUF Protection: SafeSlot, ESD Guards, DDR4 overvoltage protection, Digi+ VRM, and stainless-steel back I/O for long-term reliability

Upgradable to 64GB. With Dual Channel DDR4 RAM, the data path is doubled by using two sticks of DDR4 memory. By giving the CPU/north bridge another data path to the memory, bandwidth is effectively doubled. In simple terms, think of Dual Channel DDR as widening the bridge by adding two more lanes. This effectively allows more data to travel faster; much like traffic moving faster when there’re more lanes to drive in.

Heatsink on the RAM keeps the RAM cooler and thereby increases its performance and life.

We use A-Grade RAM in all our CAD computers such as G.SKILL, Crucial, Corsair and Kingston.

500GB Solid State Drive (SSD)

Get the most out of your CAD PC with a SSD Drive - No moving parts results in a quiet, cool, highly-rugged solution that offers up to 10x faster system responsiveness¹ than traditional hard disk drives. Boot time, application launches, file loads, sleep recovery, benchmarks; each activity is faster. Low power consumption & upto 100% longer life. From running a virus scan to rendering video clips - everything is faster with a SSD. Give you CAD computer a boost with the latest SSD.

We use A-Grade Samsung, WD or Intel SSDs on all our gaming computers.

Supertech Computers has been supplying high quality CAD computers in Australia for over 23 years. To celebrate our 23rd anniversary, we are offering some great specials including Free delivery of this gaming PC to most of Australia including Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Gold Coast, Hobart,  Melbourne, Perth, Sunshine Coast & Sydney.

nVidia Quadro P620 CAD PC Graphics Card

UNMATCHED POWER. UNMATCHED CREATIVE FREEDOM.

The NVIDIA Quadro P620 combines a 512 CUDA core Pascal GPU, large on-board memory and advanced display technologies to deliver amazing performance for a range of professional workflows. 2GB of ultra-fast GPU memory enables the creation of complex 2D and 3D models and a flexible single-slot, low-profile form factor makes it compatible with even the most space and power-constrained chassis. Support for four 4K displays (4096 x 2160 at 60Hz) with HDR color gives you an expansive visual workspace to view your creations in stunning detail.

Quadro cards are certified with a broad range of sophisticated professional applications, tested by leading workstation manufacturers, and backed by a global team of support specialists, giving you the peace of mind to focus on doing your best work. Whether you’re developing revolutionary products or telling spectacularly vivid visual stories, Quadro gives you the performance to do it brilliantly

NVIDIA QUADRO P620—REALIZING DEMANDING VISUAL COMPUTING WORKFLOW PERFORMANCE.

Ideal CAD PC with P620 Quadro.

Upgrade to latest 4GB nVidia Quadro P1000 for only $250.

NVIDIA Quadro P1000—Delivering Demanding Visual Computing Workflow Performance.

The new Quadro P1000 combines the latest GPU architecture and display technologies, delivering up to 60% better performance than the previous generation. Powered by NVIDIA Pascal GPU technology, the P1000 is a powerful professional graphics solution.

The P1000’s advanced and power efficient Pascal architecture GPU, 4K and 5K display support, and extensive ISV certification provide the most powerful low profile graphics solution available, delivering the performance and capabilities required by demanding professional applications in a compact and powerful professional graphics card. An expansive visual workspace of up to four 4K displays lets professionals view their designs, scenes or projects in stunning detail. 640 CUDA cores

CAD PC with P1000

Upgrade to latest 5GB nVidia Quadro P2000 for only $450.

Includes Power Supply upgrade

Unmatched Power. Unmatched Creative Freedom.

NVIDIA Quadro P2000—The Performance Required by Demanding Visual Computing Workflows.

The new Quadro P2000 is the perfect balance of performance, compelling features, and compact form factor delivering incredible creative experience and productivity across a variety of professional 3D applications. It features a Pascal GPU with 1024 CUDA Cores, large 5GB GDDR5 on-board memory, and the power to drive up to four 5K (5120 x 2880 at 60Hz) displays natively. This makes it an excellent choice for accelerating product development and content creation workflows that demand fluid interactivity with large, complex 3D models and scenes.

Designs are becoming more complex over time, growing in size and detail. Professional applications are increasing in features and sophistication, enabling users to create more realistic models, adding textures, lighting, and atmospheric effects, allowing customers to evaluate designs more thoroughly before creating costly prototypes, to speed time to decision and time to market.

The new Quadro P2000 combines the latest GPU architecture and display technologies to deliver the performance and capabilities required by today’s demanding professional applications. Powered by the NVIDIA Pascal GPU architecture, the P2000 provides an expansive visual workspace, driving up to four 5K displays so that professionals can view their designs in stunning detail.

CAD PC with P2000

Includes Power Supply upgrade

Extreme Visual Computing Performance in a Single Slot Form Factor.

The NVIDIA Quadro P4000 combines a 1792 CUDA core Pascal GPU, large 8 GB GDDR5 memory and advanced display technologies to deliver the performance and features that are required by demanding professional applications. The ability to create an expansive visual workspace of up to four 5K displays (5120x2880 @ 60Hz) with HDR color support lets you view your creations in stunning detail. The P4000 is specially designed with the performance that is necessary to drive immersive VR environments. Additionally, you can create massive digital signage solutions of up to thirty-two 4K displays per system by connecting multiple P4000s via Quadro Sync II2 . Quadro cards are certified with a broad range of sophisticated professional applications, tested by leading workstation manufacturers, and backed by a global team of support specialists. This gives you the peace of mind to focus on doing your best work. Whether you’re developing revolutionary products or telling spectacularly vivid visual stories, Quadro gives you the performance to do it brilliantly

Four DisplayPort 1.2 Connectors - Supports up to 4 monitors

Get maximum performance from your desktop CAD PC.

CAD PC with P4000

Want to buy a CAD PC with nVidia GeForce graphics card? The nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 has 1408 CUDA Cores. If your CAD application relies on CUDA cores to maximise the performance of your CAD software then consider a nVidia GeForce Graphics card.

Some CAD applications use the CUDA cores on the graphics card to process or render. If you are using one of these CAD applications then the nVidia GeForce RTX 2070 has 2304 CUDA cores and will be ideal for your CAD applications.

RTX2070 - NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 2070 delivers great rendering experience. Powered by the new NVIDIA Turing™ GPU architecture and the revolutionary RTX platform, RTX 2070 graphics cards bring together real-time ray tracing, artificial intelligence, and programmable shading. This is a whole new way to experience games.

Ray tracing is the holy grail of gaming graphics, simulating the physical behaviour of light to bring real-time, cinematic-quality rendering to even the most visually intense images like never before.

Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) is new RTX technology that uses the power of deep learning and AI to train the GPU to render crisp images, while running up to 2x faster than previous generation GPUs using conventional anti-aliasing techniques.

GeForce® RTX 2070 graphics cards are powered by the Turing GPU architecture and the all-new RTX platform. This gives you up to 6X the performance of previous-generation graphics cards and brings the power of real-time ray tracing and AI to games.

The revolutionary NVIDIA Turing™ architecture, combined with our all new GeForce RTX 2070 platform, fuses together real-time ray tracing, artificial intelligence, and programmable shading to give you a whole new way to experience games.

Ray tracing is the definitive solution for lifelike lighting, reflections, and shadows, offering a level of realism far beyond what’s possible using traditional rendering techniques. Turing is the first GPU capable of real-time ray tracing.

Nobody relies on just one application over the course of a day; we're all bouncing between disparate tasks and windows. But for the majority of CAD professionals, there is one application that dominates your day. It might be SolidWorks or AutoCAD, Inventor, CATIA, or Solid Edge.

Once you've identified that app, head to the web to find its suggested minimum hardware requirements. Now, don't settle on these baseline numbers and think you're going to be happy. In most cases, minimum requirements set an extremely low bar. SolidWorks (as of this writing) specifies a minimum of 1 GB RAM, but suggests 6 GB. Well, even 6 GB isn't necessarily the best choice, depending on your budget, and especially given the amazing amount of memory that can be had for not a lot of dollars.

Not only do you need to consider which CAD application you use most, but also how. Factors that call for more than the average specs for RAM and/or graphics horsepower include working with large assemblies and complex parts (such as plant and routing design), rendering, and running first-pass finite-element and kinematic analyses.

Click on the link below and it will take you to a chart that will show you which Quadro card is right for your CAD application.

CLICK HERE FOR QUADRO CARD HELP.

Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit

 - Fully Installed and updated

 - Latest drivers installed

 - Option of Microsoft Windows 10 Professional

Blu Ray writer - Plays and Burns CDs, DVDs & Blu-Rays  $99

1 x front USB 2.0

1 x Front USB 3.0

Professional Case Upgrade offer - only $99

 - Corsair Professional Case - Corsair is a world leader in manufacturing PC parts. They are know for their quality and reliability.

 - Sleek modernistic look with Professional looking front panel design

 - Advanced dual USB3.0 for maximum data transfer speed

 - Removable dust filter to minimise dust from entering the enclosure. (filter is easy to remove and clean)

 - Made of a thicker material so runs quieter

 - Cable management - most of the cables are hidden behind the motherboard tray - also allows for better air circulation and looks clean.

Corsair PC cases have the high-end features you need, and nothing you don’t. Designed to be the foundation of awesome gaming and professional PCs, they combine the latest technology and ergonomic innovations with lots of room to build and expand, and amazing cooling potential.

UVP (Undervoltage protection) If the voltages fall below a certain tolerance value on the single lines, the PSU automatically switches off.

OVP (Over Voltage Protection) If the voltages increase above a certain tolerance value on the single lines, the PSU automatically switches off.

SCP (Short-Circuit Protection) In the case of a short-circuit this feature prevents damage to the core components of the PSU and its system components.

OPP (Over Load Protection) If the system is oversized and requires more power from the PSU than it can perform, this protection function is activated.

OCP (Over Current Protection) If the current on a single line is higher than indicated, the PSU automatically switches off.

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You will need a WIFI card if you want to connect your PC to your wireless modem to access the Internet. If the modem is in the same room as the PC, then you can connect the modem using a cable to the Ethernet port on the PC. But if the wireless modem is in a different room or a cable can not be run from the modem to the PC then you will need this WIFI card.

You have the option of either the standard 300Mbps WIFI card or the faster dual-band AC1200Mbps WIFI card which also provides greater coverage and also has Bluetooth.

Gen 2 - 2 at Rear

(Requires Professional Case Upgrade as well)

- CPU runs much cooler

- Reduction in noise

- Higher reliability

- Highly recommended for CAD Computers / AutoCAD PC

- Factory Sealed so no leakage

- Zero Maintenance - no refilling required

Sophisticated cooling technology is essential to the proper operation of all modern CPUs. The choice of cooling technology impacts both the performance and the acoustics of a PC. The superior performance of the Intel Liquid Cooling Thermal Solution makes it the right choice for over-clocking enthusiasts and users of CPU intensive software including applications for digital content creation, CAD, engineering simulation, scientific modelling, financial modelling, Photo / Video Editing and PC gaming.

Fully Assembled & Tested

FREE Remote Login Support

48 Hour Test Bench PASSED

Full Manufacturer Warranty

5 Years Labour Warranty

FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader

FLEXIRENT FOR ONLY $21per week

Why buy CAD Computers from Supertech Computers?

Supertech Computers is a Multi Award Winning computer company that has been supplying high quality new desktop computer packages for CAD / AutoCAD / Workstation since 1995.

With over 23 years of CAD computer industry experience, we have the knowledge and tools to build high quality CAD computers at a cheap price.

Also, we always have all our CAD computers in stock and and if you want to pick it up then we can have it ready within 5 hours. We offer fast delivery of all our CAD PCs all over Australia - generally delivered within 1 to 3 days.

For Supertech Computers, customer service and quality of parts is paramount. We will not compromise on quality just to sell cheap computers. We use Genuine Intel CPU, ASUS Motherboard, Samsung or Intel SSDs and Seagate or Western Digital hard drives. The Graphics cards on all our desktop CAD PCs are supplied by nVidia Quadro.

At Supertech Computers we take the greatest care in every CAD PC we build. Our technicians check every detail before any of our desktop CAD computers are shipped or picked up. All our high quality CAD desktop computers have to pass a series of tests for at least 48 hours before they are sent from our warehouse to our shops.

All our CAD computers come standard with full manufacturer warranty, Free lifetime unlimited phone support and free remote login support.

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This new CAD COMPUTER replaces our i5 CAD PC. Latest CAD / AutoCAD / Solidworks software demand performance, therefore we have replaced the old i5 with the latest Intel 8th generation Intel i7 8700 CPU on this CAD Computer. If you are looking at buying a good CAD computer online in Australia that is fast and reliable then this computer is for you. You can buy it now online by selecting the options that you want and then clicking on the BUY NOW button below or by calling us on 1300 891 530  or  0403 326 639. From super fast Windows booting to almost instant launching of applications, this is the CAD computer for those who want only the best. We can also build you a custom CAD computer to suit your budget and requirements.

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Hi Brett,

Thank you once again for all your help and support over the past years. These new i7 CAD PCs that we have bought from you are the best CAD PCs that we have ever had. Staff are extremely happy and all CAD software including AutoCAD run like a dream. I have highly recommended you to my colleagues who will contact you shortly for a few CAD computers. J. Hove. Mt. Isa. QLD.

Dear Brett,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I just got back from New Zealand and saw your email. Yes, we did receive the CAD computer about 3 weeks ago and the CAD designer says " I LOVE IT - BEST CAD PC EVER" - his words mate. We need to replace the other 4 CAD PCs as well. Could you please arrange this for me before the end of this financial year. Email me the invoice and I will arrange payment. Thanks for following up on this and the great CAD computer. S. Timms. Rockdale. NSW.

Dear Supertech,

Great work on the CAD PC. We bought 2 from you in March and the design team love it. Makes life so much easier. Fast and stable - just what we needed. Will highly recommend you to my friends. You are most welcome to use me as a reference for your potential customers who want to buy CAD computers. A. Roberts. Mt. Isa

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Buying this cheap i7 CAD computer online is very easy. You can buy it online now by selecting the options that you want and then clicking on the BUY NOW button above or by calling us on 1300 891 530  or  0403 326 639.

Get FREE and fast freight on this great CAD PC to most suburbs in Australia including Adelaide (SA), Brisbane (QLD), Canberra (ACT), Gold Coast (QLD), Melbourne (VIC), Sunshine Coast (QLD) & Sydney (NSW).

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Tailor Your Choice of CPU for CAD

The dominant thrust in CPU architecture has shifted away from accelerating single-threaded processors and toward developing parallel processing, with the latest professional CPUs moving from dual-core to quad-core and now hex-core processors. Multicore CPU approaches have proved a great avenue to gain theoretical speed-ups, but when it comes to modeling with most mechanical CAD packages, including AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, and Solid Edge, you won't benefit much from multiple cores, as those applications are not yet optimized for multicore processing. On the other hand, engineering simulation and rendering — whether performed discretely or via a renderer embedded in one of the aforementioned design packages — do tend to utilize multiple processing cores. If that’s the case for your primary rendering engine and if you spend significant time on these tasks, you’ll want to consider shifting more of your budget toward a good graphics card that can handle the workload.

Tap GPU Power for Speedups Across the 3D Modeling Workflow

Perhaps more importantly in today’s 3D environment, you'll want to pay closer attention to the GPU you're choosing to power your MCAD, rendering, and simulation applications. Today's GPUs bear little resemblance to the graphics controllers of old. Forget old-school wireframes and primitive solid models with smooth-shaded sides. Professional graphics cards offer the ability to realistically display parts and models and keep your viewports fluid even when working with complex projects. But graphics are only the beginning of what these new GPUs can tackle. These engines also offer a whole lot more processing horsepower — work that has always tended to bog down CAD pros.

First and foremost, with the right GPU in place, you’ll notice remarkable performance in terms of how your 3D software responds to panning, rotating, zooming, generating animations, and all those other tasks that push the limits of a lesser processor. Such a fundamental improvement in how you interact with your software can bring about dramatic gains in productivity and overall user satisfaction.

The latest GPUs are also rendering raster-based images in real-time that rival anything off-line Hollywood render farms could manage just a few years ago. But more than that, GPUs have broken through all the preconceived limits we'd previously set for them, taking on processing that traditionally was left to the CPU. That means CAD professionals can now leverage their investment in graphics hardware to achieve far more than anything yesterday's graphics cards could have ever hoped to achieve.

Accordingly, you're going to want to spend at least as much time considering your choice of GPU, and quite possibly a bigger portion of your budget as well. Which GPU should today's CAD pros choose? Well, most buyers will want to match the performance and capabilities of the GPU with the rest of the system — that is, an entry-caliber card for an entry-caliber workstation. Good balance, where each component hits a performance level that is supported by the rest of the system, is the best way to maximize ROI for your workstation purchase.

GPU Computing. Your questions about selecting a GPU should no longer be limited solely to which GPU, but also how many, thanks to GPU computing. Virtually every corner of the MCAD world utilizes the same basic workflow: design, revise, analyze, then iterate. Two common components in this iterative workflow, finite-element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), employ algorithms that rely on heaps of floating-point arithmetic and can be run in parallel to gain significant increase in throughput. It's a similar story for raytraced rendering, a technique that is so fundamentally different from conventional raster-based rendering that it more naturally falls under the category of GPU computing than graphics. Images rendered by a raytracer immediately catch the eye, making it one of the most sought-after visual tools for product styling. With NVIDIA's GPU compute–enabled iray, a rendering engine found in popular software such as Autodesk 3ds Max, Bunkspeed Shot, and CATIA v6, designers are seeing visualization times shrink from hours to minutes. With that speed, designers can leverage raytracing earlier and more frequently in the development process, fine-tuning designs based on photorealistic feedback.

CAD software list

Autodesk Inventor Professional

Photoshop

3D Studio Max (3DS Max)

CATIA

ANSYS

SIMULIA

SolidWork is built for mechanical design. It has a broad and robust feature set perfect for 3D CAD, simulation, product data management and consolidation, technical communication, and electrical design. Solidworks is used in virtually every industry that could have need for custom-designed parts, including but not limited to: aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, manufacturing, medical, industrial equipment, and high-tech electronics.

3D CAD modelling

PTC Creo® Parametric™ empowers designers to work in a more immersive modeling environment. As a result of the strategic partnership with PTC, NVIDIA technology enables realistic materials (metals, glass, plastics, etc.) that are closely matched to final renderings.

AutoCAD

Rhino

Maya is another good advanced offering from Autodesk, including great tools for 3D animation, modelling, simulation, rendering, and compositing. Maya is immensely capable, able to easily integrate 3D motion, 3D modeling, and cinematic-quality interactions. Maya arguably more capable than necessary for 3D modeling of components to print with 3D printers, but the functionality is all present at its core.

Blender

FreeCAD

OpenSCAD

Sketchup Pro

TinkerCAD

Large Siemens NX models and complex design changes are a breeze with the proven power and performance of the NVIDIA® Quadro® P4000.

AUTODESK

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