# Optimized For

## 2D Drafting · 3D · Toolsets

### CPU
**Intel Core Ultra 9 285K** · 5.7 GHz Boost  
**AMD Ryzen 9 9950X** · 5.7 GHz Boost

### GPU
**NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada** · 16 GB Certified  
**NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada** · 20 GB Certified  
**NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000** · 96 GB Blackwell Certified

### RAM
**64 GB DDR5-5600** · 2×32 GB  
**128 GB ECC** for Point Clouds and large GIS datasets

### Storage
**2 TB NVMe Gen5** + **4 TB SSD**

### Cooling
**360 mm AIO** · Quiet

## Workstations For Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk AutoCAD · 2D & 3D CAD · Built in LA

### Drafting that keeps up with you.
Custom-built Autodesk AutoCAD workstations engineered for the way AutoCAD actually works. High-clock CPUs for instant command response. Autodesk-certified NVIDIA RTX Ada graphics for stable viewport with xrefs, point clouds, and 3D models. NVMe SSDs for fast drawing load and save. Built and tuned in Los Angeles.

### Trusted by Architects, Civil Engineers, MEP Designers, Drafters

## AutoCAD Hardware Requirements
### Autodesk's spec runs it. Ours makes it fly.
AutoCAD will install on the basic spec, but on real production drawings — large architectural files, 3D models, point clouds, MEP toolsets — you need real hardware.

### System Requirements
- **OS**: Windows 11 (64-bit)  
- **CPU**: 2.5–2.9 GHz / 8 cores · 3.0+ GHz base, 4.0+ GHz turbo recommended  
- **RAM**: 8 GB basic · 32 GB recommended · 64 GB+ for point clouds & 3D  
- **GPU**: 2 GB DX11 basic · 8 GB+ DX12 recommended · 12 GB+ for pro  
- **Display**: Full HD (1920×1080) required · 4K supported  
- **Storage**: 10 GB+ base install · 21 GB+ for MEP/Map 3D/Electrical  
- **SSD**: Strongly recommended

### Recommended Hardware Requirements
- **CPU**: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K or AMD Ryzen 9 9950X · 4.0 GHz+ boost
- **GPU**: NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada 16GB or RTX 4000 Ada (certified)
- **Pro GPU**: RTX 5090 or RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (3D + 4K multi-display)
- **RAM**: 64 GB DDR5-5600 (2×32GB) · 128 GB for point clouds
- **Storage**: 1 TB+ Gen4 NVMe SSD (primary) · optional 2 TB SATA archive
- **Display**: Dual 4K monitors · 3840×2160 for precision

## Recommended Build
### The AutoCAD workstation. Tuned for CAD.
One workstation, configured the way AutoCAD actually runs — top-tier single-thread CPU clock for fast drafting and command response, Autodesk-certified NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada graphics with stable drivers, 64GB DDR5 for multitasking and large drawings, and Gen5 NVMe SSD for instant drawing load and save. Every spec is fully customizable to your workflow and toolsets.

## What Drives AutoCAD Performance
### AutoCAD has four bottlenecks.
1. **CPU Clock**: Command execution, snap, viewport pan/zoom, and most drafting operations depend on high single-thread performance.
2. **Certified GPU**: Autodesk-certified NVIDIA RTX Ada cards guarantee full AutoCAD support. 
3. **RAM**: Recommended RAM configurations for various use cases.
4. **NVMe SSD**: Essential for fast file open, save, and AutoSave times.

## Why VRLA Tech
### Built for AutoCAD users.
Since 2016, we've built custom AutoCAD workstations for various professionals. Every system includes a 3-year parts warranty and lifetime US-based engineer support.

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## AutoCAD Workstation FAQ
### Common questions, answered
#### What CPU is best for AutoCAD?
**High-frequency CPUs like Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (5.7GHz boost) and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (5.7GHz boost)** deliver the best performance.

#### What GPU should I use for AutoCAD?
**NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada 16GB or RTX 4000 Ada 20GB** are certified by Autodesk.

#### How much RAM does AutoCAD need?
VRLA Tech strongly recommends a **minimum of 32GB DDR5 RAM** for serious work. **64GB** is ideal for multitasking and complex drawings.

### AutoCAD Performance with Large Drawings
Common causes of slow performance include insufficient CPU clock speed, undersized RAM, unapproved GPUs, and slow disks.

### Workstation GPU Necessity
Certified workstation-class GPUs are essential for professional production, ensuring driver stability and Autodesk support.

### Storage Recommendations
**NVMe SSD is essential** for optimal AutoCAD performance. VRLA Tech recommends a **1TB Gen4 NVMe SSD minimum** for active projects.

### Where to Buy an AutoCAD Workstation?
**VRLA Tech builds and sells custom Autodesk AutoCAD workstations** hand-assembled in Los Angeles since 2016.