I am looking for a computer that can render and work 3ds max. for $400 and $500. Preferably to build one myself to save money. It does not need to be able to render at intense speed. Just be able to work 3ds max easily. So 8 gigabytes of ram is needed and a cpu that can work 3ds max. It will be just to use 3ds max not render. We have other computers that can render easily.
Cheap Computer for Rendering
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WiiUMasterGman
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I can't get you much the best option for editing is the i7. But with your budget you probably won't get one. Try and buy used parts but I will make a parts list
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Well if you aren't doing the rendering, then I suggest a simple off the shelf laptop with a GPU.
Older Workstation class laptop, not much info on the GPU, but you can expect an entry level Quadro or Firepro M.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834296383
Decent ultrabook i7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9RF3ZK0444
Older Workstation class laptop, not much info on the GPU, but you can expect an entry level Quadro or Firepro M.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834296383
Decent ultrabook i7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9RF3ZK0444
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I assumed you needed an OS as well:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8320E 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor ($118.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970M PRO3 Micro ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($41.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 6450 2GB Video Card ($35.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 380W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $499.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Nice to have 16gb of RAM, just in case, as well as SSDs for the OS and to work/scratch on. The FX's do make decent workstations for the money.....
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8320E 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor ($118.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970M PRO3 Micro ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($41.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 6450 2GB Video Card ($35.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 380W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $499.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Nice to have 16gb of RAM, just in case, as well as SSDs for the OS and to work/scratch on. The FX's do make decent workstations for the money.....
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Just get an used workstation, you will be much cheaper and happier. And gosh, no laptops!
For $500: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Precision-T3600-Intel-E5-1603-2-8GHz-QC-16GB-3TB-Tower-Workstation-PC-/301864392990?hash=item464885191e:g:RrgAAOSweuxWSjKh
For $500: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Precision-T3600-Intel-E5-1603-2-8GHz-QC-16GB-3TB-Tower-Workstation-PC-/301864392990?hash=item464885191e:g:RrgAAOSweuxWSjKh
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If they've got access to a rendering platform and all they need is the design environment...well it doesn't take a whole lot. Portability can be handy.
With a little more budget I would go search out an i7- MQ/HQ/QX etc. The speed difference between that and a desktop i7 is only the max clock speed, the architecture is the same.
I picked up a Lenovo i7-4700MQ with a GT740M a few years back for around $800. Dropped an SSD in and it has been quite the workhorse.
With a little more budget I would go search out an i7- MQ/HQ/QX etc. The speed difference between that and a desktop i7 is only the max clock speed, the architecture is the same.
I picked up a Lenovo i7-4700MQ with a GT740M a few years back for around $800. Dropped an SSD in and it has been quite the workhorse.
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