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Best graphics card for 3D Art & Rendering?

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May 17, 2012 5:22:17 AM

I am a 3D artist and have started doing my own graphic novels just as a hobby to relax. At this time, I am looking to build a new system that will either be an i7 3960X or 2 Xeon 8 core CPUs (depending on budget). The software I use are: Maya, Vue Infinite, ZBrush and C4D. Most of them recommend nVidia due to their "CUDA" core support, but was not sure of that any more. Also, I know the Quadro 5800 or 6000 cards would be the absolute best, but those will most likely be out of my price range.

So, I was wondering what is best for those out there using software like this? AMD or nVidia and if I should get a 680 (duel SLI) or 690 card? Also, I was told the new nVidia cards, while they have "CUDA" support that is very good, really are no longer good for 3D programs like the ones I use due to them being more poor on 3D benchmarks that have been done. They say they are limited on purpose and pushing the Quadro cards instead and only get them if you want to game. Is this true or is CUDA and rendering still very good with the 680/690? I was told AMD Radeon 7970 cards do not have the same issues and score higher in the benchmarks. However, they do not have "CUDA" support obviously, which I really need I think.

Thanks for any advice and help.

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May 17, 2012 5:28:50 AM

dont go with ati because most of your software support nvidia because it have cuda cores that support 3d rendering go nvidia.com and check quadro series which one suitable remember quadro dosent made for gaming
May 17, 2012 7:08:09 AM

monu_08 said:
dont go with ati because most of your software support nvidia because it have cuda cores that support 3d rendering go nvidia.com and check quadro series which one suitable remember quadro dosent made for gaming


Yes, but like I said in prior post, I really don't think the Quadro line will fit my budget. That is why I was thinking about the 680/690 nVidia until I read where several benchmarks and companies are saying those cards are not suitable for their 3D software. The Radeon cards do not have this issue and the benchmarks show it is better than the 680/690 for those tasks, but they don't have "CUDA" support either which is why I am still confused and seeking advice.
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May 17, 2012 7:14:08 AM

if you playing games go for gtx 680 or seriously doing mega task go for quadro series
August 8, 2013 11:50:01 AM

HiTekJeff said:
I am a 3D artist and have started doing my own graphic novels just as a hobby to relax. At this time, I am looking to build a new system that will either be an i7 3960X or 2 Xeon 8 core CPUs (depending on budget). The software I use are: Maya, Vue Infinite, ZBrush and C4D. Most of them recommend nVidia due to their "CUDA" core support, but was not sure of that any more. Also, I know the Quadro 5800 or 6000 cards would be the absolute best, but those will most likely be out of my price range.

So, I was wondering what is best for those out there using software like this? AMD or nVidia and if I should get a 680 (duel SLI) or 690 card? Also, I was told the new nVidia cards, while they have "CUDA" support that is very good, really are no longer good for 3D programs like the ones I use due to them being more poor on 3D benchmarks that have been done. They say they are limited on purpose and pushing the Quadro cards instead and only get them if you want to game. Is this true or is CUDA and rendering still very good with the 680/690? I was told AMD Radeon 7970 cards do not have the same issues and score higher in the benchmarks. However, they do not have "CUDA" support obviously, which I really need I think.

Thanks for any advice and help.


Well , i'm a special-fx artist, and the best thing for you is the Quadro, it's design specifically for 3D programs and heavy duty renders in Mental-ray and Vray and other type or renders. I was thinking of buying 2 PC's 1 using Quadro for 3D, and the other using GTX or better yet the TITAN, for faster use in AFTER EFFECTS and editing programs.
October 24, 2013 4:47:49 AM

Can i Know any godd 3D software for my GTX 650 Ti AMP graphic card
September 16, 2014 5:28:26 AM

At office i have a Quadro 2000 and i`m not satisfied with my needs. I`m using a lot Blender for photorealistic renders and animations. For example a GTX is faster at rendering in realtime in Blender than the quadro.
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