GPU for solidworks

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Hi guys. I am hoping someone can make a recommendation for a GPU change. I built my PC 5 years ago which was mainly for development purposes and I didn't need a high end graphics card. It's been doing great ever since with the only upgrade needed being a bigger SSD for the C drive.

I now use Solidworks 2019 and I expect to be using similar programs that need a good card. It's for college assignments, so I don't need a professional grade GPU costing a grand. My current card lets me use solidworks, but the rendering is garbage.

The current graphics card is an AMD Radeon HD 5450. It was only purchased because it has 2 display outputs (DVI-I and HDMI) for my 2 monitors. The replacement GPU should have 2 display outputs that are DisplayPort or HDMI (the monitors are HDMI).

I have read that I should be going for a GPU with "OpenGL accelleration" and recommendations are made here. However, I want to be sure I am getting a compatible card and also I reckon I will need a bigger PSU. Looking at the AMD - Radeon Pro Graphics Card WX4100 as a potential candidate if it's compatible.


My OS is Windows 10 Pro 64-bit.
MB: Z97 pro 3
CPU: i7 4790k
RAM: 32gb
C-Drive: 1TB SSD
PSU: 400w (BQ SU7 400W).

Thanks for any suggestions offered.

K.O.Kiki

Obviously it depends on the workload, but even an RX 580 8Gb should be an upgrade (Gamers Nexus: The best workstation GPU 2018, Puget Systems: Solidworks GPU comparisons).

With regards to PSU, consider this Antec Neo Eco Gold 600W.

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K.O.Kiki wrote: »

Obviously it depends on the workload, but even an RX 580 8Gb should be an upgrade (Gamers Nexus: The best workstation GPU 2018, Puget Systems: Solidworks GPU comparisons).

With regards to PSU, consider this Antec Neo Eco Gold 600W.

That puget systems article was very interesting, thanks. I see the WX5100 was tested, so I expect the WX4100 will be similar and should be all the performance I need. To date, I have used up to maybe 100 parts and 10 assemblies and I don't see that going up much more for my requirements.

K.O.Kiki

Oh, how about the WX3100?

Only £175 on AmazonUK.
And only 35W TDP so wouldn't need a new PSU.