Hi all,
After months of watching the market, waiting for new hardware to release (then waiting for the subsequent drop in prices) I've finally reached a point where I need to set a date on getting a new rig built.
My background: I work as a contract 3d design/visualization consultant in the field of Architecture. I tend to work in very heavy/high poly 3d models - mostly sketchup and 3ds Max. I use Vray for rendering and Adobe Creative Suite for post production. Each of these areas I use fairly equally, so other than having a pretty well rounded system I'd like to know other's opinions on how to build something future proof within my price range.
What I had originally looked at: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=26487388
Approximate Purchase Date: May 2012
Budget Range: Around $1100 after rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
1.) 3d Modeling in Sketchup, 3ds, Revit
2.) Rendering in Vray, Maxwell
3.) Post Production in Photoshop, Illustrator, possibly After Effects in the future
4.) Browsing the internet/watching movies
Parts Not Required: OS, Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon, others
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: I prefer Intel over AMD but if AMD can provide a substantially better build at the same price, with the same longevity, I wouldn't think twice about going with it.
Overclocking: Maybe. I don't upgrade computers very often (maybe once every 5 years), so reliability over time is key.
SLI or Crossfire: If necessary/fits my budget
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200
Additional Comments: Thanks for any and all help!
After months of watching the market, waiting for new hardware to release (then waiting for the subsequent drop in prices) I've finally reached a point where I need to set a date on getting a new rig built.
My background: I work as a contract 3d design/visualization consultant in the field of Architecture. I tend to work in very heavy/high poly 3d models - mostly sketchup and 3ds Max. I use Vray for rendering and Adobe Creative Suite for post production. Each of these areas I use fairly equally, so other than having a pretty well rounded system I'd like to know other's opinions on how to build something future proof within my price range.
What I had originally looked at: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=26487388
Approximate Purchase Date: May 2012
Budget Range: Around $1100 after rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
1.) 3d Modeling in Sketchup, 3ds, Revit
2.) Rendering in Vray, Maxwell
3.) Post Production in Photoshop, Illustrator, possibly After Effects in the future
4.) Browsing the internet/watching movies
Parts Not Required: OS, Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon, others
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: I prefer Intel over AMD but if AMD can provide a substantially better build at the same price, with the same longevity, I wouldn't think twice about going with it.
Overclocking: Maybe. I don't upgrade computers very often (maybe once every 5 years), so reliability over time is key.
SLI or Crossfire: If necessary/fits my budget
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200
Additional Comments: Thanks for any and all help!
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