Need help building a PC for Zbrush 4R7

joedrey

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Mar 9, 2015
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Hello everyone,

I am hoping to get some great advice on what computer I should build for the purpose of running Zbrush 4R7 and the Unreal Editor. I have had a current computer for the last 8 or so years and it is starting to slow, that, and it will not work with the ssd that I bought recently. I am also purchasing a copy of Zbrush 4R7 which now has a lovely 64-bit mode that finally releases the RAM cap that was imposed by the 32-bit application. This means that it can finally take advantage of at least 6 GB of your RAM. I have a cooler master 1000 case which is not even sold by them anymore. I originally thought, well, let's scrap the motherboard, three graphics cards and old hdd and replace those with newer components. I still love this case despite how heavy the damn thing is. Believe it or not I am still entertaining this idea as I have looked at several newegg.com and tigerdirect deals for upgrade components such as a motherboard and processor combo. I am currently looking at this. Despite case and everything, I am thinking about purchasing at least an intel i5 or i7 unlocked 3.5 or 4.0 and at least 8 GB of RAM. I have an existing 800 W power supply in my case as well. I think I will upload some pictures to this in a bit so I can see if others think it is worth scrapping some parts to get some new components in. I am looking to spend around 600-800 bucks on this potential upgrade and also have to keep in mind the software I am purchasing is at least 700 bucks as well. Please! If anyone has any ideas, please let me know! Thank you very much for taking the time to read my post.