Computer to run Revit. What should I purchase?

[wings]

So you could budget that amount just for the hardware alone right?

Correct. Budget for the Revit, and other software is a different source.

Hardware/Software investments will run you $10k easy. Plotter, printer, backup/server/NAS, internet, and any other "overhead" type things will be more. Not to mention pursuit costs in getting work. I run a successful side business (I have a DBA, Tax ID# and everything) but it kills me at times... money is good, yes, but the time you have to put into it is insane at times.

Good luck with all this and I can definitely give you my own personal stresses and rewards if you ever need.

lol. Yup. I understand all of this as well. At this time, I am just looking to get in and run the software on a decent system, and print outside via pdf's, etc. As far as back-up goes, I will just do a poor man's back-up on some local USB drive-Seagate or something similar for now.

[ReMark]

I think you could get a good system for $2500 no problem. Take a look at Xi Computer or Thinkmate for starters.