I have found the HD controller can affect performance as well. I run A Dell Precision T5600 Desktop that I installed a PCI LSI PERC controller, with my SSD setup as raid 0. Saw a huge difference versus having the SSD run off the SATA controller on the motherboard. Your mileage may vary.
Hi there! Typically, only professional graphics cards are recommended for running SOLIDWORKS. You can view a full list of recommended and certified graphics cards here: www.solidworks.com/support/hardware-certification/
