Want to build PC for minimal Maya render time

[vlad]

A faster processor with 4 cores and Hyperthreading, or a dual processor setup is the only thing that will have a significant effect on render times.

[biliousfrog]

If you're on a budget get a 920 and a decent cooler and overclock to 3.8-4.2ghz.

[Gaso]

Like vlad said, a processor upgrade is the way to go. Seeing that you already have quite a fast processor and dual processor setups are quite expensive, you might get the best bang for your buck by building a cheap render box (or two, if you have the cash).

For a render machine I'd recommend:
- Some cheap LGA1366 motherboard
- Core i7 920 and a silent cooler (if noise is an issue for you)
- The worst display card you can find. Maybe an integrated one on your motherboard?
- Some crappy old HDD with enough space for your OS, Maya and temporary files.
- Enough memory. I'd go for at least 6 Gb. Nothing is more annoying than doing a scene on your primary machine and noticing your render farm can't render it...
- Some cheap small case with a steady power supply. 400W should be more than enough.

[JohnP10]

Its for a TV production company, it will be used for Maya, AE etc so it needs to be more than just a render box. I've been running Maya okay with a lot less, which is why rendering speed is the major priority.

The specs I mentioned were options available in a HP e9280t. They basically want a buy-as-is machine, the HP seemed most cost effective without any tricks like overclocking etc...

Budget is about $2000-$2500.

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