Hello:
I would like to build a computer for 3d graphics work. I use the applications: Poser, Modo, Blender as well as general web browsing; I would like to use Windows 7. I do not do any computer gaming. I haven't built a system in over 15 years and things have changed a bit since then.
Seriously, my full-time "job" for the last ten years is full-time caregiver to my wife. I am working on 3d graphics to keep me sane and maybe to provide a bit of money; I'm also starting a web-comic and will need something faster to render on.
I welcome any additional comments; I'm not sure that anything I think I know is actually true.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: In a month or two.
BUDGET RANGE: (e.g.: 600-800) Before / After Rebates: $5,000 - $6,000
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: 3d modeling, 3d rendering, 3d animation, web surfing, watching movies
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Speakers (I have headphones), keyboard, mouse (I have a Wacom Intuos 4 PTK-640); I have a flatscreen monitor, but I wouldn't mind replacing it.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: No preferred website, but I've found NewEgg to be useful.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US
PARTS PREFERENCES: I have mainly used Intel CPUs but I don't know if a single i7 (overclocked) or a dual Xeon would be a better choice.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe
MONITOR RESOLUTION: As high as I can get and keep it readable and within budget.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like to keep this machine quiet because it will live in the living room and annoy my wife if it isn't.
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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
I would like to build a computer for 3d graphics work. I use the applications: Poser, Modo, Blender as well as general web browsing; I would like to use Windows 7. I do not do any computer gaming. I haven't built a system in over 15 years and things have changed a bit since then.
Seriously, my full-time "job" for the last ten years is full-time caregiver to my wife. I am working on 3d graphics to keep me sane and maybe to provide a bit of money; I'm also starting a web-comic and will need something faster to render on.
I welcome any additional comments; I'm not sure that anything I think I know is actually true.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: In a month or two.
BUDGET RANGE: (e.g.: 600-800) Before / After Rebates: $5,000 - $6,000
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: 3d modeling, 3d rendering, 3d animation, web surfing, watching movies
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Speakers (I have headphones), keyboard, mouse (I have a Wacom Intuos 4 PTK-640); I have a flatscreen monitor, but I wouldn't mind replacing it.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: No preferred website, but I've found NewEgg to be useful.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US
PARTS PREFERENCES: I have mainly used Intel CPUs but I don't know if a single i7 (overclocked) or a dual Xeon would be a better choice.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe
MONITOR RESOLUTION: As high as I can get and keep it readable and within budget.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like to keep this machine quiet because it will live in the living room and annoy my wife if it isn't.
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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.