Helloo Everyone … i need help here… i want to buy a custom machine for using Houdini ….
can any one tell which is the best hardware list for it …
this what so far i have come up with …
Daul xeon System
Processor
CPU XEON 2.50 QUAD CORE 1333MHZ/12MB (BX80574E5420A)
Server Board
SERVER BOARD S5000PSLSASR
8 GB Ram Corsair
CM75FB2048-667/SD FB DIMM 2 gb module
Not sure ofthe VGA card … i would prefer Quadro series of Nvidia
I would be greatFull…
Thank you everyone …
Hardware for Houdini ?
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What you described sounds pretty good, although I must admit I'm *way* out of touch with current motherboard brands and it's a critical component nowadays. As far as the Nvidia card, yup Quatro is the way to go but unless you have a really serious need it's rarely good economic sense to get the top card - try one generation older for a better bargain, they perform very well.
You'll love those 8 cores when it comes to render tests.
Cheers,
J.C.
You'll love those 8 cores when it comes to render tests.
Cheers,
J.C.
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http://www.nvidia.com/object/IO_11761.html [nvidia.com]
That's their comparison chart. I'm sure an FX 4600 would be good enough for you.
Cheers,
J.C.
That's their comparison chart. I'm sure an FX 4600 would be good enough for you.
Cheers,
J.C.
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As for motherboard, I had good experiences with Supermicro [supermicro.com].
Their cases are also excellent. The one I have is a bit noisy, but more recently they seem to have introduced workstation oriented cases which are quiet.
Dragos
Their cases are also excellent. The one I have is a bit noisy, but more recently they seem to have introduced workstation oriented cases which are quiet.
Dragos
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