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Hi,

I am trying to build my first pc for graphics and animation. I use the following programs ...
Sketchbook pro, ZBrush, Blender (probably modo in future).
I plan to use a LCD pen display (purchased separately), So I dont need any input or ouput accessories.
I would like to keep my budget under a $1000, but would be willing to spend more if you think i can get better performance/future proofing to the added amount. I will purchase win7 64 oem separately.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
VA (USA)
 
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ihog
Since I don't really have the time to research right now, I'm gonna tell you what I would do:

1. Figure out how many threads can be utilized by each program you plan to use.
2. Figure out what CPU instruction sets the programs work best with.
3. Figure out if they utilize the GPU and how intensely.
4. Figure out whether a gaming card would suffice or if a workstation card is necessary.
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Since I don't really have the time to research right now, I'm gonna tell you what I would do:

1. Figure out how many threads can be utilized by each program you plan to use.
2. Figure out what CPU instruction sets the programs work best with.
3. Figure out if they utilize the GPU and how intensely.
4. Figure out whether a gaming card would suffice or if a workstation card is necessary.
 
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NewerEgg

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Thanks for your reply ihog!

This is what they have for system requirements (not sure if this helps) ...

ZBrush 4R6 - Windows
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 32-bit/64-bit
CPU: Pentium D or newer (or equivalent such as AMD Athlon 64 X2 or newer) with optional multithreading or hyperthreading capabilities.
RAM: 2048MB required for working with multi-million-polys. 6 GB recommended. (ZBrush 4 is a 32-bit application, but can use up to 4 GB of system RAM)
HDD: 16GB of hard drive free-space for the scratch disk.
Pen Tablet: Wacom or Wacom compatible.
Monitor: 1280x1024 monitor resolution or higher (32 bits)

Blender
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Average specs for Hardware

64 bits, Quad Core CPU
8 GB RAM
Full HD Display with 24 bit color
Mouse or trackpad
OpenGL Graphics Card with 1 GB RAM

Production specs for Hardware

64 bits, Dual 8 Core CPU
16 GB RAM
Two times Full HD Display with 24 bit color
Mouse + tablet
Dual OpenGL Graphics Cards, quality brand with 3 GB RAM

Modo
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General
2 GB RAM minimum
2 GB available hard disk space for full content installation
Mouse or pointing device, including pressure sensitive tablets or 3Dconnexion 3D mouse
OpenGL 2.0 accelerated graphics, at least 1280 x 800 resolution
Internet connection required for product activation and to access online videos

Windows
In addition to the general system requirements:

Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and 8 (only 64-bit supported)
Intel Xeon/Core 2 Duo, Quad/Core i7 or AMD Opteron/ Phenom processor(s). Must support SSE2 instruction set.
 
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