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In some ways computers used for training have to be more robust than those used for production. It can be embarrassing if your class spends more time recovering from computer problems than doing training.
As far as the specs you posted. Not too bad on the CPU. The faster the better but that should be adequate for training. You need a high end video card if you're going to be doing much in 3D. I prefer the Nvidia Quadro series. But any quality card should do. RAM is too low. I'd double it at least. Of course it can depend on how in depth the training is going to be. But it sounds like you're ambitious in your goals.
Also. Is this going to be for training inside of your company or are you selling the service. If it's internal you can stand a few problems along the way. If the people getting training are paying for it. They will be displeased if there is a lot of time lost to computer glitches.
A friend built a mobile Civil 3D lab based on the Dell M6500. I think they're up to the M6800 now. If you don't need to be mobile. An equivalent Dell workstation or other brand should do. It'll be a lot of money up front. But if you don't invest in the business you may not find success.
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Your experience with what will be needed is key. What needs to be produced for projects varies widely across the USA so I have no idea what you'll be dealing with half way across the world. It can also differ if you'll be concentrating on Subdivision or Highway work.
I still might recommend 12 GB or RAM. That wouldn't raise the cost too much.
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@wedzisi wrote:
ram is not problem it is cheap, i can put even 16 gb , that specification is for all-in-one PC , i think it is more comfortable , but if i will buy desktop then i am planing wit Core i5 nvidia gtx 650 or 660 , 16 gb ram and etc
That sounds fine. What my friend does is use laptops with an external monitor, keyboard and mouse. The laptop stands up in a frame and takes up very little room. He finds that is convenient for offering on-site training.
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