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SolidWorks

A SolidWorks workstation tuned for snappy modelling, not benchmark bragging.

Built around the high-clock CPU that SolidWorks actually leans on, with plenty of fast RAM and a certified GPU option for large assemblies. Every machine is hand-built to order in Stevenage and backed by our 5-year warranty. From £2,343.

  • High-clock Ryzen / Core Ultra
  • 32GB+ DDR5
  • Certified pro GPU options
  • 5-year warranty
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Recommended configurations

Studio

Fast, responsive modelling for parts and everyday assemblies.

From £2,343

CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (6 cores, high single-thread clock)
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
RAM
32GB DDR5-6000
Storage
1TB Gen4 NVMe SSD
Best for
Individual engineers and designers working mostly in parts and assemblies up to a few hundred components.
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Professional

Our recommended SolidWorks build for serious daily CAD work.

From £3,876

CPU
Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (20 cores)
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB
RAM
32GB DDR5-6000
Storage
2TB Gen5 NVMe SSD
Best for
Professionals running large assemblies of 500 to 5,000 components who want headroom for Simulation.
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Studio Pro

Massive assemblies, heavy Simulation and Visualize rendering.

From £37,031

CPU
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX (96 cores)
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 6000 Pro 96GB workstation graphics
RAM
256GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM
Storage
4TB Gen5 NVMe SSD
Best for
Teams handling 5,000-plus part assemblies, non-linear Simulation and high-volume Visualize rendering alongside live modelling.
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How the hardware maps to the SolidWorks work you actually do

SolidWorks modelling is single-thread led, so clock speed and RAM matter most, with cores and a certified GPU coming into play for Simulation, rendering and very large assemblies.

How the hardware maps to the SolidWorks work you actually do
 WorkflowRecommended CPUGPU / VRAMRAM
Parts and everyday assemblies
Ryzen 7 9800X3D, high boost clockRTX 5060 Ti, 16GB64GB DDR5
Large assemblies (500 to 5,000 parts)
Ryzen 9 9950X3D, top single-threadRTX Pro 4000 Blackwell, certified128GB DDR5
Simulation, Visualize and 5,000-plus parts
Threadripper, clocks plus coresRTX Pro 6000 Blackwell, 24GB+256GB DDR5 ECC

The thing most people get wrong: SolidWorks modelling, rebuilds and rotation use only a handful of cores, so a fast single-thread CPU beats a huge core count for day-to-day work. Cores only pay off in Simulation (FEA and CFD) and Visualize rendering, so we scale them up only on the tiers that need them.

Why CREATE PCs

We size the CPU for how SolidWorks really runs

We lead with high-clock single-thread CPUs because that is what drives rebuilds, mating and rotation, then add cores only where Simulation or Visualize genuinely use them.

Certified GPUs when they actually help

From the Professional tier up we fit NVIDIA RTX Pro cards with validated SolidWorks drivers for stable large-assembly performance, rather than charging you for a workstation GPU you do not need.

Hand-built in Stevenage, backed for 5 years

Every workstation is assembled and tested by hand here in the UK and covered by our 5-year warranty, so a machine you rely on for billable work stays reliable.

SolidWorks PCs FAQs

How much RAM do I really need for SolidWorks?

For parts and assemblies up to a few hundred components, 32GB to 64GB is comfortable, which is why our entry build ships with 64GB. If you work with large assemblies of 500 to 5,000 parts, 128GB is the sweet spot, and 5,000-plus parts or running Simulation alongside modelling is where 256GB earns its place.

Is the CPU or the GPU more important for SolidWorks?

For day-to-day modelling the CPU matters most, and specifically its single-thread speed, because rebuilds, mating and rotation lean on just a few cores at high clock. The GPU mainly affects how smoothly the viewport handles large assemblies, so we prioritise a fast CPU first and match the GPU to your assembly size.

Do I need a certified professional GPU, or will a GeForce card do?

A consumer GeForce card will run SolidWorks perfectly well for parts and smaller assemblies, which is why our entry tier uses one. Once you are into large assemblies or want validated, certified drivers for stability, an NVIDIA RTX Pro card is worth it, and that is what we fit from the Professional tier upwards.

Does SolidWorks use more than one graphics card?

No, core SolidWorks modelling gains nothing from a second GPU, as SLI and CrossFire are not supported. The only exception is SOLIDWORKS Visualize rendering, where a second card can roughly halve render times, so we only suggest a multi-GPU setup if you do heavy Visualize work.

Do you install SolidWorks on the machine for me?

We do not preinstall SolidWorks because it is licensed to you through your reseller or Dassault account, and installing it ourselves would breach that licence. We do ship every workstation fully built, updated and stress-tested with the correct GPU drivers, so you just sign in and install your licence.