Typical software
- SolidWorks CAD
Autodesk Revit BIM
AutoCAD CAD
- Autodesk Inventor CAD
Rhino Modeling
- Ansys Simulation
What matters
- Processor
- Critical
Most modeling work runs on one core, so clock speed matters more than core count. - Graphics
- Important
A certified professional GPU for driver stability. A mid-range card is usually enough. - Memory
- Supporting
32 to 64 GB covers most assemblies and models. - Storage
- Supporting
NVMe for fast file opening and saving.