LOOKING for NEW computer for heavy 3D graphic design and games

okay how much are you willing to spend.

keep in mind that your want for a secure computer will probably cost you $8 all by itself. as locking cases dont exist anymore but you can get hard drives that are removeable via keys which imo is just amazing :P

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817119503. when your done at work remove the hard drive.. take it home with you and keep it safe.. make good.

intel core i3 540 3.06 ghz ($115):

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pny gtx 465 1gb with 20% off promo code ($250) + free copy of just cause 2:

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rosewill challenger pc case w/ free optional ssd rack+ western digital caviar black 500gb hard drive ($85);

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g. skill ripjaw 4gb dual channel kit ddr3 + evga sli 1156 socket mobo ($231):

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hard drive tray $9 (see my link/url from above):

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generic sony dvd-rom 198kb cache x48 cd-rom drive (black) ($18):

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rosewill 430 watt power supply 80+ certified, active pfc, 10% off promo code ($45):

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i went with an intel cpu as they far exceed amd cpu's for video editing and would be benefitial in a 3d rendering environment though you are welcome to go amd if you feel the additional cores are of benefit to you i will find an amd alternative for you. this system isnt the best at 3d rendering but considering your budget you wont get alot better. total after everything before any code s of S&H:

$750 give room for the codes your looking at 700-715 bucks before S&H and the MIR's (assuming they all go through) would compensate for almost all of the shipping & handling you pay. and on top of all of that you get a free $60 game its a solid buy for what your after. and all you would need to get is another 465 and a better power supply in order to go sli.

If you can afford it you want to try and aim for something like this:

i7 920 CPU

6GB's RAM (the programs your using will use triple channels extra bendwidth)

GTX460 (CUDA boost FTW!)

I'ld advise on using the uni computers for CAD work, CAD is extremely heavy on system resources and it will destroy most people's budgets. Also you may not be able to get the software through uni and so you'ld need to pay full price, Autocad costs about $4000 and the civil engineering version about $7000.markop2003

CAD honestly isn't that demanding - you can run it on integrated. Its rendering and animation that is the real problem.

[QUOTE="markop2003"]I'ld advise on using the uni computers for CAD work, CAD is extremely heavy on system resources and it will destroy most people's budgets. Also you may not be able to get the software through uni and so you'ld need to pay full price, Autocad costs about $4000 and the civil engineering version about $7000.sammysalsa

CAD honestly isn't that demanding - you can run it on integrated. Its rendering and animation that is the real problem.

okay how much are you willing to spend.

keep in mind that your want for a secure computer will probably cost you $8 all by itself. as locking cases dont exist anymore but you can get hard drives that are removeable via keys which imo is just amazing :P

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817119503. when your done at work remove the hard drive.. take it home with you and keep it safe.. make good.

ionusX

1500 okay this ones going into overtime.. first of all id up the cpu to a core i7 920 and get a better power supply. cut the gpu back to a 460 and grab a second one.. tada you now have a supercomputer pc :P