Storage technology has evolved significantly, and SolidWorks users benefit greatly from fast storage devices. NVMe SSDs provide blazing read and write speeds, minimizing load times for large assemblies and improving overall system responsiveness. Many professionals opt for a dual-drive setup—an NVMe SSD for operating systems and applications, and a larger SATA SSD or HDD for data storage. Backup and redundancy solutions like RAID configurations are also common in enterprise settings.
Motherboards, while often overlooked, form the backbone of a workstation. Compatibility with high-performance CPUs, multiple RAM channels, PCIe lanes for GPUs, and support for fast storage devices are key factors. Workstation-class boards typically include better power delivery, advanced thermal management, and enterprise features such as remote management and diagnostics. Brands like ASUS ProArt, Supermicro, and HP’s Z series motherboards cater specifically to professional workloads.