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Illuminatise
06-27-2009, 10:48 PM
Hey Guys,

I am getting ready to buy a new system and I need advice on componets. I have done some research and am even more confused as there seems to be too many options. I just need a system which will work for my needs and not any more since I am on a budget (1500 & under).

I basically need a system to run my 3D applications and graphics programs. I do not need anything for gaming... just a system that can handle my 3D scenes and rendering which takes alot of processor & power. I run the following software:

3D Studio Max
Maya
Photoshop
AfterEffects

Here is where I am in my research to buy componets:

1) Intel Core i7
2) Asus Mother board (Don't know which one)
3) 750w power supply
4) 6GB or 12GB Tri-Channel DDR3 at 1066MHZ (3x2GB DIMM)
5) nVidia GeForce GTX 285 1024MB or ati 4870 card. (Most confused about this as there a dozens of ATI cards,...which is enough for my needs)
6) Solid State SSD Drive as my C: drive for programs and a 500GB normal drive as my D: for data and backup. ( Have no idea what HD's to buy and is the solid state worth buying?)
7) Go to Vista 64 or stay with XP?
8) Sound- Don't care.
9) Watching TV/DVD- Don't care
10) Basic DVD burner to backup data.


I don't care about the case as far as looks...just so long as it's funcational. Any recommendations or opinions welcome and let me know if you guys have better componets ideas for this kind of system. Thank you.
ThE_JacO
06-28-2009, 06:01 AM
I suggest you look into the other 10 identical threads that have been posted and responded to in the last month. You'll get a lot more info and a lot quicker than waiting for the same topics to be rediscussed yet again in yours.

In short: the configuration you list is good and you won't really need to change much.
The SSD might be overkill (also discussed in a thread in this forum). The rest is all good.
The motherboard will be fine, you can buy the cheapesrt le/se P6T for an i7 since you won't need dual gigabit or sli videocards, or you can up it a couple notches if you have an interest in the dual ethernet.