I need to build a new CAD workstation for my boss. We usingSolidworks 2009, and have several very large assemblies that weneed to work with. I am looking for you suggestions and critiqueson the system I have came up with. I realize some of the componentsI have picked out are new technology and therefore, we will pay apremium. I am looking to build a screaming and very stable systemfor him, money is (as it always is) an issue - but we have spentabout 4k on workstations in the past, so that is my target.

What im looking at:

GPU - Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 965 Nehalem 3.2GHz LGA 1366130W Quad-Core Processor

RAM - CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600(PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory

PSU - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFireReady 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 PowerSupply

VIDEO CARD - (2X - SLI CONFIGURED) PNY VCQFX3700-PCIE-PB QuadroFX3700 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 SLI SupportedWorkstation Video Card

HARD DRIVE - (2X - RAID 0 CONFIGURED) Intel® X25-E ExtremeHigh Performance Solid State Disk (SSD) - 32GB, SLC flashtechnology, 2.5 form factor, SATA (3.0Gb/s)

MOTHERBOARD - ASUS P6T Deluxe LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX IntelMotherboard

CASE - Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case




I realize I am missing a few components, but the majority is here.

Thoughts, suggestions?SolidworksAdministration