Custom Build Packages

Below I’ll give some price packages for builds. These will be for a basic business computer and CAD type desktop computers. Gaming computers can come with so many options that it’s hard to put something like that together. I will be more than happy to help you put together a package for a gamer. Also, on gaming computers AMD and Intel processors both work great. I like both AMD and Intel.

In looking at many of the CAD software applications most show Intel processors under their recommended hardware specs. There is a difference between Intel and AMD processor architecture and this can have an affect on how the software runs. Because of this I’m going to stick with using Intel processors on the builds. I can easily quote AMD processors if needed.

Bear in mind that these prices will be rough estimates. As of writing this in May of 2022 we all know that there are substantial supply chain issues that come and go. We’ve all the seen the frustrations that come with it. The prices and availability of components are all over the place so I’ll be giving rough estimates so that you can get a ball park figure on the different specs. This lets you see what you can possibly fit into your budget and you can compare it to other prices out there. If you are interested in buying one or getting a firm quote just call or email me and I can firm up a price. Normally I can get one of these built in 7-10 working days. You are not required to pay for it until taking delivery of it.

There are a couple of things to keep in mind on how options affect the prices. I will be quoting builds that have built in Wi-Fi and some that don’t have built in Wi-Fi. A board without built in Wi-Fi is going to be less expensive. In some instances you might be a good distance away from your Wi-Fi router so you might need built in WiFi. In other instances you will be right by it and can hard wire in. I always recommend hard wiring in if possible.

Another factor in pricing is the generation processor you want to use and the type of memory that you will use on the system board. Intel processors have different designations for their processors. An Intel i7-12900 and an Intel i7-12900K are different types of processors. The model with the K at the end does not have built in graphics and will typically be slightly cheaper and normally 20% or more faster. The i7-12900 has built in graphics. We don’t need built in graphics because we will be using a dedicated graphics card. I would typically use the K models on these builds because we will be adding a good graphics card to the build. The K models are also unlocked processors, which means that they can be overclocked. Do NOT overclock processors on CAD machines. Reserve that for gamers.

There are different generation processors. Intel is now up to 12th generation processors. An i7-12900K is a 12 gen Intel processor and fits a socket 1700 board. An i7-11700K is a socket 1200 processor and fits a socket 1200 board. They are not interchangeable. Every couple of generations Intel changes the socket type.

I’m quoting these with Windows 11 Pro now. Any time you build a computer used for business going with the Pro version of Windows is always best. This gives you a version of Windows with advanced networking features that can remotely log into a corporate domain should that be needed. I’m using Windows 11 now instead of Windows 10 because many of the software manufacturers have gotten their software up to speed on Windows 11 and Windows 10 goes out of support in a couple of years. Always check with your software company before upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 to make sure the software is running well with 11. Microsoft will continue to offer free Windows 11 upgrades as of March of 2023. That is subject to change at any time.

As I mentioned above, the type of memory makes a difference in pricing. You can use DDR4 or DDR5 memory with some of these processors but the system boards are made for one or the other but not both. The DDR5 memory is newer so that pricing is still quite high. The DDR5 memory is normally about twice as expensive as DDR4 memory. That will eventually level out.

As far as grahics cards you always use “workstation cards” on CAD type machines and use “desktop cards” on gamers. Don’t use gaming cards on your CAD machine. The lines on your drawings will not be as clear and if you have to sit in front of that computer for eight hours each day you want to be looking at nice clear lines. The other thing I need to know is what software you will run on your build. Some software works better on certain brand or model cards so we need to make sure we get it paired up correctly. Most of these cards use display port connectors so make sure that your monitors have display port connectors or you can easily get inexpensive adapters.

Below are some builds with specs. I will not furnish a CD/DVD drive unless requested because so much software is just downloaded. I also do not include a keyboard/mouse combo. The keyboard/mouse combo are components that most people prefer to buy themselves. I would always go to a retail store and physically look at them and type on them to make sure it works for you. Again, if you have to sit in front of the computer for hours each day you want what fits you well. If you have your own already it will work with all of the builds below. Monitors are not included but I can easily quote those in a package for you.

These computers include free delivery in the Treasure Valley area. Setup will be extra if you need that service. Again, these are rough quotes set up in Mid-2022 so prices could be slightly different. Get in touch and I can give you a hard figure.

Custom Builds Without Built In WIFI

Basic Business Computer Build

  • ATX Mid-Tower – These towers use standard power supplies
  • 500W Power Supply – Brand is Thermaltake or Corsair
  • MSI Z490-A System Board
  • Tenth Generation Intel i3-10105
  • 16GB DDR4 Memory
  • 500GB SSD
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • MSI Geforce GT730 Video Card – Dual monitor support
  • Approximately $875
  • Shipping not included

Entry Level CAD Build – No Wi-Fi

  • ATX-Tower – These towers use standard power supplies
  • 750W Power Supply – Brand is Thermaltake or Corsair
  • MSI Z-590 ATX System Board
  • Eleventh Generation Intel i7-11700KF
  • 32GB DDR4 Memory
  • Crucial 1TB NVME M.2 SSD
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • AMD Radeon Pro WX5100 – 8GBs Video memory
  • Noctua NH-12S 120mm Cooling fan
  • Approximately $1,900
  • Shipping not included

Mid-Level CAD Build – No Wi-Fi

  • ATX-Tower – These towers use standard power supplies
  • 750W Power Supply – Brand is Thermaltake or Corsair
  • MSI Z-590 ATX System Board
  • Eleventh Generation Intel i7-11700KF
  • 32GB DDR4 memory
  • Crucial 1TB NVME M.2 SSD
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Nvidia RTX A4000 Video Card with 16GBs video memory
  • Noctua NH-12S 120mm Cooling fan
  • Approximately $2700
  • Shipping not included

Higher Level CAD Build – No Wi-Fi

  • ATX-Tower – These towers use standard power supplies
  • 850W Power Supply – Brand is Thermaltake or Corsair
  • MSI Z-690 ATX System Board
  • Twelfth Generation Intel i7-12700KF
  • 64GB DDR4 memory
  • Crucial 1TB NVME M.2 SSD
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Nvidia RTX A4000 Video Card with 16GBs video memory
  • Noctua NH-12S 120mm Cooling fan
  • Approximately $3050
  • Shipping not included

Custom Builds with Built in Wi-Fi

The computer builds below will be quoted with system boards that have Wi-Fi Adapters built into the board. These are great for situations where it is hard to get a wired internet connection to it.

Entry Level CAD Build – Built in Wi-Fi

  • ATX-Tower – These towers use standard power supplies
  • 750W Power Supply – Brand is Thermaltake or Corsair
  • MSI Z-590 Wi-Fi ATX System Board
  • Eleventh Generation Intel i7-11700KF
  • 32GB DDR4 Memory
  • Crucial 1TB NVME M.2 SSD
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • AMD Radeon Pro WX5100 – 8GBs – Video memory
  • Noctua NH-12S 120mm Cooling fan
  • Approximately $1,920
  • Shipping not included

Mid-Level Cad Build – Built in Wi-Fi

  • ATX-Tower – These towers use standard power supplies
  • 750W Power Supply – Brand is Thermaltake or Corsair
  • MSI Z-590 Wi-Fi ATX System Board
  • Eleventh Generation Intel i7-11700KF
  • 32GB DDR4 memory
  • Crucial 1TB NVME M.2 SSD
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Nvidia RTX A4000 Video Card with 16GBs video memory
  • Noctua NH-12S 120mm Cooling fan
  • Approximately $2720
  • Shipping not included

Higher Level CAD Build – Built in Wi-Fi

  • ATX-Tower – These towers use standard power supplies
  • 850W Power Supply – Brand is Thermaltake or Corsair
  • MSI Z-690 Wi-Fi ATX System Board
  • Twelfth Generation Intel i7-12700KF
  • 64GB DDR4 memory
  • Crucial 1TB NVME M.2 SSD
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Nvidia RTX A4000 Video Card with 16GBs video memory
  • Noctua NH-12S 120mm Cooling fan
  • Approximately $3070
  • Shipping not included

Higher Level CAD Build – DDR5 Memory and Built in Wi-Fi

  • ATX-Tower – These towers use standard power supplies
  • 850W Power Supply – Brand is Thermaltake or Corsair
  • MSI Z-690 Wi-Fi ATX System Board
  • Twelfth Generation Intel i9-12900KF
  • 64GB DDR5 memory
  • Crucial 1TB NVME M.2 SSD
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Nvidia RTX A4000 Video Card with 16GBs video memory
  • Noctua NH-12S 120mm Cooling fan
  • Approximately $3600
  • Shipping not included

Higher Level CAD Build – DDR5 Memory and Built in Wi-Fi

  • ATX-Tower – These towers use standard power supplies
  • 850W Power Supply – Brand is Thermaltake or Corsair
  • MSI Z-690 Wi-Fi ATX System Board
  • Twelfth Generation Intel i9-12900KF
  • 64GB DDR5 memory
  • Crucial 1TB NVME M.2 SSD
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Nvidia RTX A5000 Video Card with 24GBs video memory
  • Noctua NH-12S 120mm Cooling fan
  • Approximately $5000
  • Shipping not included