Looking for CPU

[mihaius]

Hello,

I'm looking for a good CPU, to use it for 3ds Max. Can you give me some advice? I can pay about $250 for it. I don't need it for games, just rendering in 3ds Max. If you have experience in this, please give me a piece of advice. Thank you.

 

[ravenware]

I believe server CPUS are better at that.

So Opterons or Xeons.

These two articles show the difference between a desktop and server CPU when running 3ds

http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=3512&p=6

http://it.anandtech.com/IT/showdoc.aspx?i=3536&p=11

Intel Xeon (Harpertown) E5405
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117152

AMD Opteron (Shanghai) 2376 - Should be a good bang for your buck
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819105230

 

[mihaius]

Thanks mate, that's really helpful.