Hey guys,
Looking for some ideas for a new mid-high end workstation build. Used mainly for the Adobe Suite (Photoshop & After Effects CS6, CS6 when out), and 3D (Maya, Zbrush, Realflow) I work mainly in print illustrations so static large prints with lots of detail is what I usually need to create. I also need this machine to render fast and efficiently in 3D. No need for render farm here...I don't render 24/7...I just want it to shine when I do. Must be able to withstand 18+ hrs a day with no temp problems.
I will also game a bit on this, but I reckon any sort of mid-high end workstation will blow Diablo 3 out of the water anyway.
Quality is more important to me than cheaper parts, so feel free to splurge.
Approximate Purchase Date: Soon
Budget Range: $2500-$5000 (flexible)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Adobe Suite working with hi-res large files, 3D (everything from modeling, rendering, simulation), Gaming, Multimedia.
Parts Not Required: Just tower ideas, no need for peripherals, etc.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg / Amazon (Though I think Newegg is cheaper?)
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: I want the fastest hd for os, another 1(or 2) large hdd for storing lots of large files, maxed out quality ram (64gb) for simultaneous large files, great case (mid or full), water cooling or not, doesn't matteras long as I get cool temps and a quiet pc on 18+ hrs a day. Thinking about a Quadro 5000 or 6000 for best compatibility with Maya, but open to ideas.
Overclocking: Sure (if going single core build, gonna try to aim for 4.5ghz+ OC)
SLI or Crossfire: No (3D apps don't use SLI)
Monitor Resolution: Need gfx card capable of doing dual monitors @ 2560x1440 with power to spare. (Flexible but more is better for option to upgrade monitors in the future)
Additional comments: I am open to both single core and dual-xeon ideas, as long as it has all my requirements. Again, I need this to be about quality and performance..the budget is flexible. I want 1 pc! Please don't tell me to make 1 for gaming and 1 for working...
Thanks! Looking forward to hearing your ideas!
Looking for some ideas for a new mid-high end workstation build. Used mainly for the Adobe Suite (Photoshop & After Effects CS6, CS6 when out), and 3D (Maya, Zbrush, Realflow) I work mainly in print illustrations so static large prints with lots of detail is what I usually need to create. I also need this machine to render fast and efficiently in 3D. No need for render farm here...I don't render 24/7...I just want it to shine when I do. Must be able to withstand 18+ hrs a day with no temp problems.
I will also game a bit on this, but I reckon any sort of mid-high end workstation will blow Diablo 3 out of the water anyway.
Quality is more important to me than cheaper parts, so feel free to splurge.
Approximate Purchase Date: Soon
Budget Range: $2500-$5000 (flexible)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Adobe Suite working with hi-res large files, 3D (everything from modeling, rendering, simulation), Gaming, Multimedia.
Parts Not Required: Just tower ideas, no need for peripherals, etc.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg / Amazon (Though I think Newegg is cheaper?)
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: I want the fastest hd for os, another 1(or 2) large hdd for storing lots of large files, maxed out quality ram (64gb) for simultaneous large files, great case (mid or full), water cooling or not, doesn't matteras long as I get cool temps and a quiet pc on 18+ hrs a day. Thinking about a Quadro 5000 or 6000 for best compatibility with Maya, but open to ideas.
Overclocking: Sure (if going single core build, gonna try to aim for 4.5ghz+ OC)
SLI or Crossfire: No (3D apps don't use SLI)
Monitor Resolution: Need gfx card capable of doing dual monitors @ 2560x1440 with power to spare. (Flexible but more is better for option to upgrade monitors in the future)
Additional comments: I am open to both single core and dual-xeon ideas, as long as it has all my requirements. Again, I need this to be about quality and performance..the budget is flexible. I want 1 pc! Please don't tell me to make 1 for gaming and 1 for working...
Thanks! Looking forward to hearing your ideas!