My poor lil laptop cannot handle my hobbies. First PC for GIS, CAD, etc

What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games or programs you will be using.

Mostly arcGIS work and 3d modeling/printing/CAD programs. This will become my new home and work computer so excel, word processing, etc. Maybe some light photo and video editing and light gaming (no AAA games for me!)

What is your maximum budget before rebates/shipping/taxes?

$1000

When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.

As soon as possible.

What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (Tower/OS/monitor/keyboard/mouse/etc)

Tower and OS, for sure. New monitor, keyboard, and mouse if the budget permits!

Which country (and state/province) will you be purchasing the parts in? If you’re in US, do you have access to a Microcenter location?

California, USA. I have access to a Microcenter location.

If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? Brands and models are appreciated.

Monitor: LG L227WTG, Mouse: Logitech M510

Will you be overclocking? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line? CPU and/or GPU?

Nope

Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSD, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc)

Hardware requirements for ArcGIS and Blender

What type of network connectivity do you need? (Wired and/or WiFi) If WiFi is needed and you would like to find the fastest match for your wireless router, please list any specifics.

Wifi. Asus RT-ACRH13

Do you have any specific case preferences (Size like ITX/microATX/mid-tower/full-tower, styles, colors, window or not, LED lighting, etc), or a particular color theme preference for the components?

Something small and unobtrusive, maybe miniITX or microATX? white if possible for the components