I have to buy a new computer, and i want everything fully loaded, because i am a 3d modeler, i use Maya, 3ds Max and all does softwares that need alot of memory, video card, and processor power...so please help me with this....and one more last thing...which processers are better amd, core, or intel ?
thank you alot if you can help.....
2007-02-11 08:15:41 · 10 answers · asked by hopar 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I would take a cue from Boxx .. it is the brand that many of the Pixar Maya geniuses use, including Jeremy Birn ...
Check out their specs here - http://www.boxxtech.com/products/3dboxx/3dboxx.asp
and then either buy one, or try to use their hardware choices as a guideline for making your own.
2007-02-12 07:13:10 · answer #1 · answered by rayn_fall 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For Maya and 3D Studio Max, getting as many cores as possible is very important, because those are multi-threaded applications, and are able to take full advantage of multi-core systems. So you will definately be wanting a quad core system. Intel and AMD both make them (I think you are confusing core with Core 2 Duo, which is made by Inte). The Intel quad cores are outperforming the AMDs at this point, and are a better value as far as money, so that is the direction to be looking. Beyond that, I would need more information to give you a good recommendation on other parts, but email me if you are interested and I can help you out further.
2007-02-11 17:52:47 · answer #2 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you fine a good deal on AMD PCs go for an X2-5000+ or greater.
If you fine a good deal on Intel PCs go for an E6400 or greater.
Either with at least 2GB of RAM & a video card with 256MB of onboard (not shared) memory.
This will get you a PC with powerhouse graphic capabilities. It doesn't matter whether it's Intel or AMD.... they are both fine companies & make excellent & eaqually reliable processors.
Both their products are used by Fortune 1000 companies for workstations & servers. There is no bad or good & no better.
Yes, Intel presently makes the fastest home CPU on the market (the quad core), however, that is not a logical reason to buy strictly Intel.
That would be like telling you you should only buy Chevrolet because they make the fastest car in the U.S......the Corvette....nonsense.
regards,
Philip T
2007-02-11 08:30:30 · answer #3 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AMD has been better at 3D than Intel for at least 10 years. Other than that they go back and forth alot on which performs best. Personnaly I only use AMD. I would say get the best processor you can afford.
This is what I'd reccomend for a start. You can tweak the system to your requirements at http://www.cyberpowerpc.com The systen I am showing you will work, according to Nvidia, like having 4 512MB video cards all working together. Also the AMD 5200+ is the one with a 1MB + 1MB cache.
$2899.00
(before all applicable rebates)
CASE: CoolerMaster Stacker 830 Tower 420W Case W/ Side-panel Window
CPU: (Socket AM2) AMD Athlon™64 X2 5200+ Dual-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology
MOTHERBOARD: (Socket AM2)Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe nForce 590 SLI MCP Chipset DDR2/800 MBoard w/ Dual 16x PCI-Express
MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (Corsair XMS2 Xtreme Memory w/ Heat Spreader)
VIDEO CARD: NEW!!! NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GX2 1GB 16X PCI Express (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
VIDEO CARD 2: NEW!!! NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GX2 1GB 16X PCI Express (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
LCD Monitor: NONE
HARD DRIVE: Single Hard Drive (1TB (500GBx2) SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD)
Data Hard Drive: NONE
Optical Drive: Sony Q170A 18x Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: NONE
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
2007-02-11 08:35:26 · answer #4 · answered by Onikazi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a modeler, going with a 2-way or 4-way Opteron cpu, 4gb memory at least, and possibly a workstation card like this:
http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/06/16/opengl_workstation_graphics/
If used for gaming as well, it does change it a little bit, usually the video card. If not for the Opteron cpu, here's a chart in at least one 3d program benchmark:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu.html?modelx=33&model1=430&model2=464&chart=188
2007-02-11 08:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by computertech82 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atom processors are designed to be small and concentration on decrease means intake over speed. The processing speed is frequently what makes for the cost of the equipment; in an N270, this is a million.6GHz, that's first rate, yet no longer truly rapid interior the worldwide of three.0GHz and swifter processors.
2016-09-28 23:32:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Philip T, although personally I would prefer a MAC for he programs you mentioned. Regarding the processors, it completely depends on your opinion although the best processor you can buy from one of those is companies is made by Intel.
2007-02-13 08:21:44 · answer #7 · answered by jamezeo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt consider anything less than an AMD.. and havent for years.. and i've been using computers since before the PC in 1981
2007-02-11 08:25:35 · answer #8 · answered by darchangel_3 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
go on alienware.com and you can customize your PC.
and processor, Intel COre 2 DUO rullz.
2007-02-11 08:59:28 · answer #9 · answered by Machiavelli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely 'INTEL'
2007-02-11 08:50:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋