Well this seems like the right place to ask: Do I get the HP Z400 (i7 Quad Core) or Dell T3500? Primary concern is 3D CAD, running on two 20" monitors. Either will have Nvidia Q 1800 with 728gig, and 12 MB Ram.

No doubt I could do "better" but what is need is budget conscious workhorse to do CAD (my first work on CAD), word processing, and occasional graphic art for a new start up company.

Your insight is most appreciated as I have found little press that I trust in terms of review. Although AutoCD certified both systems and speed tested them, with the Dell slightly ahead.

I have had all Dells for years, but frankly and done with the BS service via India (no offense, but never get service, just someone reading from the help file). Is HP any better, or am I just walking down the same trail.


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