Will be running 3DS Max with Brazil v2 on 64-Bit Win 7, and want fast rendering as my primary focus. Looking at 2 system options that have been recommended to me, and want to make the best decision for the money:
OPTION 1 (about $2000)
Super Micro X8DAL-I Motherboard
Dual Xeon e5520 processors
6GB RAM
GeForce GTS 250 1GB PCI Express SLI Video Card
2X Seagate Barracuda 7200 / 750 GB
800W ATX SLI Crossfire Pwr Supply
OPTION 2 (about $1600)
NVIDIA nForce Pro 3600 ATX Dual Opteron SLI Motherboard
Dual AMD Opteron 2358 Barcelona 2.4GHz processors
8GM RAM
2X Seagate Barracuda 7200 / 750 GB
2x GeForce GTS 250 512MB PCI Express SLI Video Cards
950W ATX SLI Crossfire Pwr Supply
Thanks for your advice!
-Sean
OPTION 1 (about $2000)
Super Micro X8DAL-I Motherboard
Dual Xeon e5520 processors
6GB RAM
GeForce GTS 250 1GB PCI Express SLI Video Card
2X Seagate Barracuda 7200 / 750 GB
800W ATX SLI Crossfire Pwr Supply
OPTION 2 (about $1600)
NVIDIA nForce Pro 3600 ATX Dual Opteron SLI Motherboard
Dual AMD Opteron 2358 Barcelona 2.4GHz processors
8GM RAM
2X Seagate Barracuda 7200 / 750 GB
2x GeForce GTS 250 512MB PCI Express SLI Video Cards
950W ATX SLI Crossfire Pwr Supply
Thanks for your advice!
-Sean