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Zuhairr   11-07-2009 at 07:27:20 PM

I am looking to buy a high-performance computer based on the budget I have. A budget of around $600.

I want to know which Intel processor would be best. I would love an i5 or i7 but sadly I can't afford it. The next options would be Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Quad.

Ill be using the computer for 3D Animation/ Visual Effects and sometimes play Microsoft Flight Simulator.

But the type of software that I'll be running would be Adobe CS4/CS3 products, Softimage XSI and Cinema 4D.

Thank You

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ElMoIsEviL   11-07-2009 at 07:36:46 PM
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Zuhairr wrote :

I am looking to buy a high-performance computer based on the budget I have. A budget of around $600.

I want to know which Intel processor would be best. I would love an i5 or i7 but sadly I can't afford it. The next options would be Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Quad.

Ill be using the computer for 3D Animation/ Visual Effects and sometimes play Microsoft Flight Simulator.

But the type of software that I'll be running would be Adobe CS4/CS3 products, Softimage XSI and Cinema 4D.

Thank You


The type of workload you're wanting to use the computer for screams Intel Core i7 but I understand the price range.

Have you thought about an AMD Phenom II X4 based system? It would offer you around the same level of performance as a Core 2 Quad based system at a lower price point (the Core 2 Quad platform is also reaching an EOL meaning End of Life status therefore purchasing such a platform is not really worth it IMHO).


Message edited by ElMoIsEviL on 11-07-2009 at 07:54:31 PM
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TheViper   11-07-2009 at 07:41:13 PM
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You definitely need a 4 core processor based on your application list.

Intel Core2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz 6MB - $189.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115131

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Zuhairr   11-08-2009 at 08:00:53 PM
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Oh I see.

I was thinking of getting a machine of this sort

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applica [...] CatId=4927

What do you guys think?

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TheViper   11-09-2009 at 05:37:11 PM
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The HD 4650 will leave you wanting more.

You'd probably do OK with this and pick up a replacement graphics card such as the HD 5770.


Sapphire HD 5770 - $169.99 (unfortunately Sold Out at the moment)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

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