RAYMOND Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 its a tough one... the ws you have is already 5 plus years old and you really need want the latest... but, the courage level is too much to ask.. how do you break the ice... r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Homeless Guy Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) My half cent... "When you have a chance, can we talk about hardware upgrades." Simply say that in person, and not email. An email is easy to overlook or ignore, and he won't know you are serious. After you say this, pull together your numbers, and meet with him, again in person. People are more likely to say yes if you are talking to them, and not communicating by email. Edited September 22, 2008 by Crazy Homeless Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Warner Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 You could just sit and stare blankly at the monitor for long periods of time. When he asks what you're doing, you tell him "I'm waiting for my rendering to finish." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAWUK Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Dangle something shiny infront of him ...tell him how much more work you'll be able to do...they love that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJLynn Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Unfortunately he might then expect more work. And if he gets it, he'll credit the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ky Lane Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 You could just sit and stare blankly at the monitor for long periods of time. When he asks what you're doing, you tell him "I'm waiting for my rendering to finish." This worked for me "Ky, we need that rendering done by 12, is that going to be a problem?" "Yes." "Whys that!?" "Because it takes 32hours to render on this thing." "Oh, do we need to get you a new computer?" "Yes, you do." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billabong Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Make it crash as much as possible and then start swearing very loudly at it when he walks by. Hey it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ky Lane Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Buy a rat and put it inside your PC case with some food. The smell will get unbearable and hopefully the rat will feel the need to eat some of the components - oh, and do yourself a favour - backup regularly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizwhiz Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 explain how MUCH MORE MONEY They will MAKE if you get a NEW Computer That has worked for me (more Than 1x) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandmanNinja Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Try humour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippu Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 start an unbiased render... , make your boss sit there and wait till it gets over ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianKitts Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 And while you are at it, try to establish a plan for the future to make it easier next time. Once you have proved to the boss that keeping up with technology can make a return on productivity and efficiency..... get it in writing to have a set schedule for updates. For instance we've got it set for our studio that no-one will ever have a system that is older than 3 years. Purchasing is divided by the number of people in the studio over time. So if you have 9 people, every year you buy/upgrade 3 systems. My previous office had an IT department that worked on this principal which I thought was great, so I carried it over and actually wrote it into the business plan for our in-house studio. This way when the time comes you are doing more of a reminder than pleading for new systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Trickle down planning also makes a lot of sense. A 3D artist requires heavy computing power, we all know that. We also know that drafters and secretaries do not. 3D workstations that are too slow for current visualization are still perfectly functioning computers that can be re-purposed within an organization. Workstations are generally built of more robust components and will last a long time. I call it the the computer circle of life and it makes financial and environmental sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAYMOND Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 thanks everyone,, going to the boss directly diplimatically worked.. and now a 64 bit BOXX is ordered. not sure tho if there would have a better choice but heard good vibs about it. from the comments it appears much of management does not understand that rendering and modeling is not an excel sheet. mahalo, r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneis Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 3D workstations that are too slow for current visualization are still perfectly functioning computers that can be re-purposed within an organization. "Old workstations never die, they just become render nodes." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAYMOND Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 Right... I would be fired if I did that and would have to pay for a broken window.... however I have worked for bosses that have tantums like that... it was kinda entertaining. r:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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