Hi
Trying to narrow down best choices for a Workstation.
After doing more research I think I'm getting closer to what I need.
Approximate Purchase Date: Early December, or even January 2013.
Budget Range: $3000 - $7000 (Don't think I want to spend more than 7k)
System Usage: Mainly for 3D and video editing.
-Compositing software (Nuke, After Effects etc)
-Adobe suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop etc)
-Maya
-3DS Max
-Cinema4d
-Vue
-Poser
-Zbrush
-Real flow
-Autodesk Smoke
-Houdini
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, RAM, PSU, Video card, and casing.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes. Windows 7.
Location: Canada, Ontario.
Parts Preferences: I've always liked Asus, and Intel. (Mobo, CPU)
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: SLI, for future use.
I'm looking for a mobo with 2 CPU slots (Xeon), I'd like a 6 core Xeon but if I can get an 8 core that would be great. Going for 1 CPU right now, to fit into budget.
I've been looking at HP Z800 workstations, but I believe I can built one myself for less...
VIDEO CARD
Seem to be undecided here. Been looking at the Nvidia Quadro 6000, and I am not sure if the price justifies performance.
I read two lower end (gaming) cards in SLI can perform the same...
Does the Nvidia Quadro 6000 justify it's price? I just don't know if it's worth it.
On the Nvidia website they recommend certified systems for their video card. How important is that, or is it just a way to promote another company, or just the systems they tested their video cards in?
Deciding factor for me is in render times. The faster the job gets done, the more productive I can be.
All suggestions and advice welcome!
Thanks
Trying to narrow down best choices for a Workstation.
After doing more research I think I'm getting closer to what I need.
Approximate Purchase Date: Early December, or even January 2013.
Budget Range: $3000 - $7000 (Don't think I want to spend more than 7k)
System Usage: Mainly for 3D and video editing.
-Compositing software (Nuke, After Effects etc)
-Adobe suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop etc)
-Maya
-3DS Max
-Cinema4d
-Vue
-Poser
-Zbrush
-Real flow
-Autodesk Smoke
-Houdini
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, RAM, PSU, Video card, and casing.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes. Windows 7.
Location: Canada, Ontario.
Parts Preferences: I've always liked Asus, and Intel. (Mobo, CPU)
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: SLI, for future use.
I'm looking for a mobo with 2 CPU slots (Xeon), I'd like a 6 core Xeon but if I can get an 8 core that would be great. Going for 1 CPU right now, to fit into budget.
I've been looking at HP Z800 workstations, but I believe I can built one myself for less...
VIDEO CARD
Seem to be undecided here. Been looking at the Nvidia Quadro 6000, and I am not sure if the price justifies performance.
I read two lower end (gaming) cards in SLI can perform the same...
Does the Nvidia Quadro 6000 justify it's price? I just don't know if it's worth it.
On the Nvidia website they recommend certified systems for their video card. How important is that, or is it just a way to promote another company, or just the systems they tested their video cards in?
Deciding factor for me is in render times. The faster the job gets done, the more productive I can be.
All suggestions and advice welcome!
Thanks