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Workstation Recommended for Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Graphisoft ArchiCAD

Parts list with Amazon Associate links.

Computer Case - ASUS TUF Gaming GT501 Mid-Tower Computer Case : https://amzn.to/3MsF5Sz

CPU - AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor : https://amzn.to/36Y2BGR

Motherboard - ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming WiFi II AMD : https://amzn.to/3MipncG

Memory - Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL 32GB : https://amzn.to/3HDmdwN

Power Supply - EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G5, 80 Plus Gold 1000W : https://amzn.to/34g6NRj

*For possible future upgrade

NVME SSD - SAMSUNG 980 SSD 1TB M.2 : https://amzn.to/34rMEbd

2nd Hard Drive - Intel 660p Series M.2 2280 2TB PCIe NVMe : https://amzn.to/35Qsk3F

GPU - AMD Radeon Pro W6600 : https://amzn.to/3Mu2z9S

Other GPUs to consider Nvidia A400, and AMD Radeon Pro W6800

Heatsink - Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black : https://amzn.to/3MpEQb2

Surge Protector APC UPS Battery Backup: https://amzn.to/3tGLW3s

Surge Protector CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD: https://amzn.to/3uDtNmG

Notebook Workstation Brief Review

Recently Mendoza Studio set up the Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD - 17.3" for a client to be used for Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, rendering program, and various other programs.

Product link: https://amzn.to/37wqTog

Pros:

  • Powerful CPU, Intel i7 11800H

  • Large capacity 1,000 gigabytes SSD drive with space to add extra storage.

  • Very powerful GPU, RTX 3070 with 8 gigabytes of video memory to handle demanding 3d software

  • Beautiful 4k 17.3” display with thin bezels

  • Large assortment of ports to connect peripherals and external monitors

  • Large capacity battery for work on the go.

  • Aluminum body, very compact and does not feel heavy for 5.5 lbs

  • Privacy webcam shutter

Cons:

  • Aluminum body attracts fingerprints

  • Webcam placement at the base of the screen

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD - 17.3"

Recommended Entry Level Notebooks for Revit / ArchiCAD / Lumion / AutoCAD / Twinmotion

Below I am recommending entry-level laptops for students / professionals. Normally Mendoza Studio would charge to spec a notebook. Please use the Amazon affiliate links to support Mendoza Studio. Thank you for your time.

GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED KC : https://amzn.to/3acdML0

GIGABYTE AERO 17 KC - 17.3" : https://amzn.to/2Rxq7D0

MSI GF65 Thin 3060 Gaming Laptop : https://amzn.to/3wUgMVV

MSI GF75 Thin Laptop : https://amzn.to/3sna1ss

MSI GF75 Thin 10UEK-029 17.3" : https://amzn.to/3dgDmQJ

2021 TUF by_ASUS Dash F15 : https://amzn.to/3mKcZG0

Dell Gaming G15 5510 : https://amzn.to/3wVuhEY