PC configuration

[bobozd]

Hi,

what is better PC configuration for 3d architectural renderings. please help.

 

config_01:

Z420, WM480EA, CMT, Intel Xeon E5-1607 (3.00GHz, 10MB

cache, 1066 memory, Quad-Core, HT, Turbo), 6GB (3x2 DDR3-

1600 ECC), HDD 1000GB SATA 7200, No Graphic, SATA DVD+/-

RW Dual-Layer SuperMulti Drive, Media Card Reader, Mouse

Laser USB Scroll, Recovery Win 7 32, Recovery Win 7 64,

NVIDIA Quadro FX2000 1GB Graphics 3D midium level WS094AA

Windows 7 Professional 64bit

 

config_02:

MBO ASUS P9X79 2011 Intel X79 DDR3 x8 1800Mhz kom 1,00

CPU Intel i7 3930K s.2011 3.2GHz 12MB L3 extreme kom 1,00

DDR3 16GB Corsair 4x4GB 1600MHz 9-9-9-24 Vengeance kom 1,00

HDD INT WD 1002FAEX Caviar Black 1002FAEX,1000 GB kom 1,00

LG DVD RW 24X SATA secure disc GH24NS95 bulk kom 1,00

SSD OCZ Vertex 4 2.5" SATA III-600 128 r:560/w:430 kom 1,00

Kucište Coolermaster STC-T01-UWK bez napajanja kom 1,00

Corsair 650W HX MODULAR PSU - ATX24/20, EPS/ATX12V

GeForce GTX650 GDDR5 1GB/128bit 16059 kom 1,00 864,00 0 864,00 1080,00

1058MHz/5000MHz

[komyali]

O Boki komsija moj

Sada sam ja slicnu konfigurciju ovoj drugoj sastavio uglavnom da ne duzim na naski na engleski cu radi foruma

I think price is big diference between these two configurations, if you dont use GPU for rendering I would go for second configuration because I have the similar, also think that is better to instal DDR3 2x8G so later you can use all slots for 64G of memory (vengeance dual kit 2x8G LP buyed in it Italy 90 euros) also Crosair 650W is tight for this configuration, I think 700W would be OK and on my configuration I bought 750W. GTX 650 price is too high for 1G of GDDR5, try with GTX 580 or GTX 590. If you ask me I would go for second with diferent GPU and good cooler on I7, more horsepower (GHz) .

 

P.S. If you can write prices in euros, I am very interested how are they in Croatia.

Edited January 7, 2013 by komyali

[bilderbaurendering]

hi, iwould go for config_02.

[Dimitris Tolios]

#2 is vastly faster.

Much faster CPU, much more RAM (and also much cheaper to upgrade) - as Fox is describing.

Still this tower will cost a lot of money, so it is a bit of a shame to invest this kind of money and cut back on the GPU going for an entry level gaming card. Even a used Quadro FX 1800 that can be bought roughly for the same money will be much better.

[bobozd]

thanks for help I will choose no.2 option with little changes:

 

nvidia quadro fx 600 for graphic? what you think?

Edited January 8, 2013 by bobozd

[Dimitris Tolios]

As I've commented above on the Quadro 600 (I hope you mean that, the FX 600 is an ancient, completely outdated model on the PCI bus - not PCI express).

 

When you spent all that money for a 3930K system, it sounds a bit underwhelming opting for the absolutely basic Quadro out there.

In my humble opinion, it makes more sense cutting back on superficial productivity boost like the SSD and get a better GPU - at least a Quadro 2000 or a fast GTX - a 660Ti or 570 maybe.

 

The Quadro 600 is ok for 2D graphics and CAD, but since more and more programs support GPU acceleration (Adobe CS5 or newer for example), the 96 CUDA cores of the 600 cannot compete despite the optimized drivers.

 

It is not a bad card for the money - I don't know how much you are willing to pay in general, but it is a "modified" GT 430 - something your would call "ok" by today's standards for laptops, not desktops.

If you were building a $500-600 basic workstation for CAD it would be a good choice based on value.