I’ve been a regular “lurker” on this forum over the time and it’s incredible how many of my little issues I’ve been able to solve just browsing through the forums and I want to say I really appreciate all that so many of you have contributed here!
Now I’m needing to upgrade my computer and would appreciate some feedback from some of you folks more knowledgeable in this tech realm. Below are two systems that have been suggested to me by my computer tech along with his notes, and I would appreciate any feedback you have, on the pros and cons of each, if the specs are bare minimum, average, or at the top end, etc… Or if I should be looking for something totally different…
First is the Lenovo Thinkstation P520c 30BX001AUS. This is designed for 3d CAD work.
Model
30BX001AUS
Product
ThinkStation P520c
Region
NA
Country/Region
USA
Machine Type
30BX
TopSeller
TopSeller
Processor
Intel Xeon W-2123 4C/8T/3.6GHz/8.25MB/120W/DDR4-2666
Discrete Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro P2000 5GB
Chipset
Intel C422
Memory
1x 16GB RDIMM DDR4-2666 ECC
HDD Controller
Onboard Intel RSTe SATA
M.2 SSD RAID Controller
RAID 0/1
Internal Disk Drive
None
M.2 SSD Drive
1x 512GB SSD M.2 PCIe NVMe Opal
PCIe SSD Adapter
None
Optical
1x HH DVD±RW
Media Reader
SD Reader
Ethernet
1x GbE RJ-45
WLAN + Bluetooth
None
Optional Front Ports
None
Optional Rear Ports
None
Optional Internal Ports
None
Chassis Intrusion Switch
Chassis Intrusion Switch
Cover Lock
None
Keyboard
USB Traditional Keyboard, Black, English
Mouse
USB Calliope Mouse
Power Supply
500W Platinum Fixed
Diagnostic
None
System Management
Intel vPro with AMT 11
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64 for Workstations, English
Bundled Software
None
Base Warranty
3-year, Onsite
If you want to go with a gaming style computer instead then I’d recommend the Lenovo Legion 90JF00BRUS. Something to note, it’s not a “business” class device. Otherwise they are very similar devices.
Model
90JF00BRUS
Product
Lenovo Legion T730-28ICO
Region
NA
Country/Region
USA
Machine Type
90JF
Processor
Intel Core i7-9700K (8C / 8T, 3.6 / 4.9GHz, 12MB)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6
Chipset
Intel Z370
Memory
2x 8GB DIMM DDR4-2666
Storage
1x 512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe + 1x 1TB HDD 7200rpm 3.5"
Optane Memory
None
Optical
9.0mm DVD±RW
Ethernet
Integrated 100/1000M
Media Reader
None
Carry Handle
Carry Handle
WLAN + Bluetooth
11ac, 2x2 + BT4.1
Color
Raven Black
Keyboard
USB Calliope Keyboard, Black, English
Mouse
USB Calliope Mouse, Black
System Fan
1x Rear for Airflow + 1x Front
Chassis Cover
Transparent
Chassis Light
RGB
Cooler
130W Airlow
Power Supply
500W Energy Star
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64, English
Bundled Software
None
Base Warranty
1-year, Mail-in
Bundled Service
None