Elliot Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Marc, I was thinking along the same lines. My ideas was to put a new thread or forum to survey what each of our guys are using. It may be interesting to see what we get. Even though I have assembled a couple of AMD's, I really don't know them well. My main focus has been on Intel. Since this afternoon I have been reading about the AMD's. The more I read the more confused. The comment about the lack of chipset support on the AMD's is ringing on my ears. Searching for the right motherboard to use with this Opteron I found the following article: http://www.burningissues.net/hard/DK8N_review/index.htm Now, I have more techno questions......! Thanks Elliot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 More on the same http://www.nforcershq.com/modules.php?name=nForce_products&rop=showcontent&id=158 Do a google on DK8N there is a million very interesting articles on this board and the Opteron chip. I can see that if you are a computer geek it could be interesting to be on the leading edge of this saga. However, if you just want to do renderings then maybe we should stick with Intel. I am tempted to go with the Opteron.... I need to read more..... This will be a 180 degree change from two days ago. However, the Intel dealer in Boston got me very upset with their tactics. I don't want to be at the mercy of a little dealer who wants to play "Computer God" This is why I allways make my own computers... That way I can service them or destroy them what ever is more convenient..... Hi Hi I am an old ham radio operator, I used to make my own radios and amplifiers because the same reasoning as with the computers..... !! Hi Hi Thanks ELLiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bully712 Posted September 17, 2004 Author Share Posted September 17, 2004 Elliot, Thanks for those articles. I have another concern that I'm wondering about. We have aroudn 60 people where I work, sharing the same server. I know you're still using your PC for building the models and rendering, but would there be any lagging effect due to traffic on the server, and aslo when the IT department is messing around with it? I'm just comparing my machine that I have right now at work, and my personal computer. Even though there is a world of differences between the two, it seams like my personal computer, even though it's a lot slower, performs better then my work computer sometimes. I wonder if that due to the imformation transfers from the server. Below is my work and personal computer. I just ordered 1gig more of RAM for my personal computer: WORK: Dual AMD Athlon 1.4 Ghz Processors 1 Gb of Ram Elsa Gloria III 64 mb Quadro2 Pro Windows XP PERSONAL: P4 1.3 mhz Nvidia GeForce2 mx 400 32mb 512mb RAM ( expanding to 1.5gig as soon as it arives) Windows 2000 That's another thing. Dealing with Windows OS's, I've heard that VIZ/MAX runs better with certain ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Marc, I don't know the interfacing with the network on a system like the one on your office. On my small network I have no problems with mixing AMD's and Intel's. My current machine is an OLD dual Xeon 1.4ghz and it still works good. I have the same Quadro 64 and run it with 2 gb. However, my laptop is starting to be faster on rendering.... Hi Hi Thanks Elliot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Hello, Here is a good article on the saga of Opteron vs New Intel Xeons http://www.gamepc.com/labs/view_content.asp?id=noconaopteron&page=1 See you Elliot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Marc Here is an article.... http://www.hexus.net/content/reviews/review.php?dXJsX3Jldmlld19JRD04MjImdXJsX3BhZ2U9MQ Elliot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bully712 Posted November 19, 2004 Author Share Posted November 19, 2004 Today the Tech guy's at work gave me the run down on what they are looking at getting for my new Machine... I thought I would see what you guy's and gal's think.. Motherboard: Asus NCT-D Processor: Dual Pentium 4 Xeon - 3.4 Ghz 1MB cache Ram: 4 Gb DDR400 - ECC Video: 256mb nVidia Quadro FX 3400 Dual Monitors Dual SATA Drives: 80Gb SATA 7200rpm 36Gb SATA 10,000rpm DVD Writer PS/Case: True 550 eps12v/ Enermax CS-656TA-B Comments are welcomed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isagreg Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Why not 3.6 GHz? For system I'd have two 36 Gb raptors in RAID 0. You're never gonna use 4Gb memory, so I think 3Gb is ideal with WinXP with 3gb switch. What monitors are you gonna get? I wouldn't go smaller than 20" (1600x1200). The new 23" widescreen monitors are great. HP sells them for $1,600... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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