could you go over this configuration and let me know if its adequate (or overkill) for 3d animation.
I plan to use mostly 3ds max 2011, Maya 2011, Mudbox 2011, Photoshop CS5 & After effects CS5.
I plan to make a short animation film on this machine (composite 3D, live video animation)
Gaming for the moment is strictly minimal (limited to mainly battlefront 2) [No crysis, crysis 2]
However once I'm settled in my career I will try out high end games,
hence my priority is for my configuration to be future proof
I have a budget of around 1200$ (Rs 54858) for building a PC (my very first build!).
I will be buying parts from Amazon.com (or is Newegg better?), bringing them to Mumbai, India (where I live) and then buying a Cabinet here for assembly.
(Prices for computer parts in india are always around 40$ (Rs 2000 or so)
source: http://www.primeabgb.com/
Note the questions below each component and suggest any alternatives (please provide links!) All prices from Amazon after discounts. (Please suggest links to less expensive prices if any)
1) Processor:
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 3.2 GHz 6x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Processor - Retail HDT90ZFBGRBOX - AMD
$229
You save
$38.99 (15%)
Question:
Is it better than intel core i7 (9xx) for rendering?
Any AMD processors better than this (upcoming)
2) Hard drive:
Seagate Barracuda 7200 500 GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive ST3500418AS-Bare Drive
$39.99
You Save:
$37.00 (48%)
Question:
Is Western digital better?
I will be buying external storage (1Tb usb 3.0). Which company for external storage. And SSD's when the prices come down.
3) Ram:
Corsair Dominator 8 GB 2 x 4 GB PC3-12800 1600mHz 240-pin CAS 9 Dual Channel DDR3 Core i3, i5, i7 Memory Kit CMP8GX3M2A1600C9 - Corsair
$159.99
You Save:
$23.00 (13%)
Question:
Should I go for 4gb or 8gb.
If 4gb, 1 4gb stick or 2 x 2gb sticks?
Also are there less expensive alternatives to corsair which offer comparable quality?
And do I need a cooling fan for the ram?
4) GPU:
Diamond ATI Radeon HD5870 PCIE 1024 MB GDDR5 Video Card 5870PE51G - Diamond
Condition: New
$330.00
You Save:
$68.99 (17%)
Question:
There are a variety of companies offering Radeon cards (sapphire, ASUS), with variable prices
so which company should I buy from?
Should I go for the 6870 card instead so I can crossfire with the 69xx series when it comes out (When will 69xx series be released?!)
With the AMD 6x processor, will I really need a powerful GPU, is one GPU enough (I;m talking making a short animation film here!)
Do Radeon cards support phys-x?
5) Motherboard:
ASUS Crosshair IV Formula - AM3 - AMD 890FX - DDR3 - Republic of Gamers - ATX Motherboard - Asus
Condition: New
$219.99
You Save:
$46.00 (17%)
Question
Too much? I've heard of Motherboards costing near 90$.
Is ASUS reliable?
Is this motherboard more future proof when it comes to adding additional GPU's/ more RAM, a new processor.
Also note that it has usb 3.0 and Sata III
6) PSU:
Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750-Watt TX Series 80 Plus Certified Power Supply compatible with Intel Core i7 and Core i5 - CORSAIR VALUE SELECT
$94.99
You Save:
$26.00 (21%)
Question:
How much power do I really ned? Is 750W's adequate for when I add additional GPU's (maximum 2 in the next 5 years.) Crosshair 4 Motherboard has 4 slots.
7) CPU Cooler
Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H50 All in One High-performance CPU Cooler CWCH50-1 by Corsair
$70.36
Total: $1143
Question
Do I really need a CPU cooler? I've yet to decide on a cabinet, but I'll be going for a very standard (no bling) design that should cost me less than 20$. Any suggestions?
What other components would I need to ensure a build with good performance and longevity?
Any additional components I ought to buy from the US?
Also I've looked up cyberpowerpc for a comparitive build and it costs round $ 880 with cabinet, wireless mouse and keyboard. However note the (corsair or major brand) in the hex core configurator.
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/AMD_Hex_Core_Configurator/
Is it better to build my own pc or go with cyberpowerpc (will bring it through customs, duty may be an issue in India.)
I plan to use mostly 3ds max 2011, Maya 2011, Mudbox 2011, Photoshop CS5 & After effects CS5.
I plan to make a short animation film on this machine (composite 3D, live video animation)
Gaming for the moment is strictly minimal (limited to mainly battlefront 2) [No crysis, crysis 2]
However once I'm settled in my career I will try out high end games,
hence my priority is for my configuration to be future proof
I have a budget of around 1200$ (Rs 54858) for building a PC (my very first build!).
I will be buying parts from Amazon.com (or is Newegg better?), bringing them to Mumbai, India (where I live) and then buying a Cabinet here for assembly.
(Prices for computer parts in india are always around 40$ (Rs 2000 or so)
source: http://www.primeabgb.com/
Note the questions below each component and suggest any alternatives (please provide links!) All prices from Amazon after discounts. (Please suggest links to less expensive prices if any)
1) Processor:
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 3.2 GHz 6x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Processor - Retail HDT90ZFBGRBOX - AMD
$229
You save
$38.99 (15%)
Question:
Is it better than intel core i7 (9xx) for rendering?
Any AMD processors better than this (upcoming)
2) Hard drive:
Seagate Barracuda 7200 500 GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive ST3500418AS-Bare Drive
$39.99
You Save:
$37.00 (48%)
Question:
Is Western digital better?
I will be buying external storage (1Tb usb 3.0). Which company for external storage. And SSD's when the prices come down.
3) Ram:
Corsair Dominator 8 GB 2 x 4 GB PC3-12800 1600mHz 240-pin CAS 9 Dual Channel DDR3 Core i3, i5, i7 Memory Kit CMP8GX3M2A1600C9 - Corsair
$159.99
You Save:
$23.00 (13%)
Question:
Should I go for 4gb or 8gb.
If 4gb, 1 4gb stick or 2 x 2gb sticks?
Also are there less expensive alternatives to corsair which offer comparable quality?
And do I need a cooling fan for the ram?
4) GPU:
Diamond ATI Radeon HD5870 PCIE 1024 MB GDDR5 Video Card 5870PE51G - Diamond
Condition: New
$330.00
You Save:
$68.99 (17%)
Question:
There are a variety of companies offering Radeon cards (sapphire, ASUS), with variable prices
so which company should I buy from?
Should I go for the 6870 card instead so I can crossfire with the 69xx series when it comes out (When will 69xx series be released?!)
With the AMD 6x processor, will I really need a powerful GPU, is one GPU enough (I;m talking making a short animation film here!)
Do Radeon cards support phys-x?
5) Motherboard:
ASUS Crosshair IV Formula - AM3 - AMD 890FX - DDR3 - Republic of Gamers - ATX Motherboard - Asus
Condition: New
$219.99
You Save:
$46.00 (17%)
Question
Too much? I've heard of Motherboards costing near 90$.
Is ASUS reliable?
Is this motherboard more future proof when it comes to adding additional GPU's/ more RAM, a new processor.
Also note that it has usb 3.0 and Sata III
6) PSU:
Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750-Watt TX Series 80 Plus Certified Power Supply compatible with Intel Core i7 and Core i5 - CORSAIR VALUE SELECT
$94.99
You Save:
$26.00 (21%)
Question:
How much power do I really ned? Is 750W's adequate for when I add additional GPU's (maximum 2 in the next 5 years.) Crosshair 4 Motherboard has 4 slots.
7) CPU Cooler
Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H50 All in One High-performance CPU Cooler CWCH50-1 by Corsair
$70.36
Total: $1143
Question
Do I really need a CPU cooler? I've yet to decide on a cabinet, but I'll be going for a very standard (no bling) design that should cost me less than 20$. Any suggestions?
What other components would I need to ensure a build with good performance and longevity?
Any additional components I ought to buy from the US?
Also I've looked up cyberpowerpc for a comparitive build and it costs round $ 880 with cabinet, wireless mouse and keyboard. However note the (corsair or major brand) in the hex core configurator.
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/AMD_Hex_Core_Configurator/
Is it better to build my own pc or go with cyberpowerpc (will bring it through customs, duty may be an issue in India.)