Video card upgrade for AutoCad

[Matt77]

qq.
I missed like half the conversation. I need to get my eyes checked again, havent been wearing glasses

 

[jasonalwaysready]

but if he's not doing 3d rendering he doesnt need a gpu at all?

 

[PP Mguire]

The program is still accelerated by the GPU. Anything done on screen gets helped by the card.

 

[jfenwick]

Sooo...under 500 or under 200?

Newegg.com - AMD 100 - 505635 FirePro W5000 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 CrossFire Supported Workstation Video Card

Thanks! Yeah, was thinking of providing him a budget recommendation and a more expensive option. I'll pass this one along to him and see what he says.