Hey guys,
It's been a few years since I built a PC so I thought I would come here for some advice.
I am looking for a small form factor machine (mostly it just needs to be portable because I am moving around), so I have been considering mini-itx and micro-atx. Primarily I will be using it for design and 3D rendering using CUDA.
GPU:
I have to stay with Nvidia for CUDA, currently have been looking at the 770 2 or 4gb model (VRAM has additional use in 3D rendering even when not in SLI), So I need a case which can house this, unless someone has better advice.
I believe this card means I need a 600W power supply too. I can't really go below this card, I need the CUDA Cores, so mostly I'm interested in advice on 2/4gb VRAM, or pushing up to the higher models/using SLI on lower cards.
Case:
I looked at the Prodigy M, which seems ideal, and even gives the flexibility of deciding ITX/ATX later, but I was wondering if anyone had a strong case for the ITX exclusive.
Other than that, I realise the Prodigy is rather large and thought perhaps someone had a much smaller ITX cases they could suggest, that wont compromise by other requirements.
MOBO:
I'm leaning towards the flexiblity of ATX, but if someone has a good argument for a small, capable ITX case and MOBO that supports the 770 I'm interested. A board which supports 2 PCI-e might be nice, as I would chuck my old 460 in then as well (GPU rendering can use cards not in SLI together).
RAM:
I need 16GB, more is nice but not requirement.
CPU:
Top end of the mid range, Intel.
Budget isn't too important. I don't really want to spend over $1400, but I can if I need to. I don't need monitors.
Anyway, thanks for any advice.
It's been a few years since I built a PC so I thought I would come here for some advice.
I am looking for a small form factor machine (mostly it just needs to be portable because I am moving around), so I have been considering mini-itx and micro-atx. Primarily I will be using it for design and 3D rendering using CUDA.
GPU:
I have to stay with Nvidia for CUDA, currently have been looking at the 770 2 or 4gb model (VRAM has additional use in 3D rendering even when not in SLI), So I need a case which can house this, unless someone has better advice.
I believe this card means I need a 600W power supply too. I can't really go below this card, I need the CUDA Cores, so mostly I'm interested in advice on 2/4gb VRAM, or pushing up to the higher models/using SLI on lower cards.
Case:
I looked at the Prodigy M, which seems ideal, and even gives the flexibility of deciding ITX/ATX later, but I was wondering if anyone had a strong case for the ITX exclusive.
Other than that, I realise the Prodigy is rather large and thought perhaps someone had a much smaller ITX cases they could suggest, that wont compromise by other requirements.
MOBO:
I'm leaning towards the flexiblity of ATX, but if someone has a good argument for a small, capable ITX case and MOBO that supports the 770 I'm interested. A board which supports 2 PCI-e might be nice, as I would chuck my old 460 in then as well (GPU rendering can use cards not in SLI together).
RAM:
I need 16GB, more is nice but not requirement.
CPU:
Top end of the mid range, Intel.
Budget isn't too important. I don't really want to spend over $1400, but I can if I need to. I don't need monitors.
Anyway, thanks for any advice.
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