azeemjaved Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 i want to start a render farm business so i want to confirm the budget i need for this. i want to use following technology and i need public review on this. ====================== Hardware: 1- starting with 100 pieces of "Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2695 v2 (30M Cache, 2.40 GHz)" Q1- How much is the cost for these 100 pieces? 2 - Backup with UPS + Generators [ please guide other solutions] Q2- my proposed render farm will gain 12 hours power from Govt supply and 12 hours from generator or ups installed privately to support the system. so my question is: how much will be the cost for backup components? 3- 1 GBP internet connection Q3- [ is that enough for start ? ] 4 - what kind of networking required to connect the 100 pieces together? how much it cost ? ================== Softwares: 1 - my idea is to start with followings A- Autodesk 3ds Max V-Ray mental ray Maxwell Render Scanline Render B- Autodesk Maya mental ray V-Ray Maxwell Render Software Render Arnold Render C- Maxon Cinema 4D V-Ray Advanced Render Maxwell Render Standard Render Question: i want to know how much total cost for the above mentioned softwares/plugins ========================= Web based platform: i will be developing web platform and render manager so i want to make sure how much money i need to develop this web connected to hardware? ========================== Space and Security: 1 - is there any special consideration in term of security of space where the hardware will be based? 2 - how much space required to plant 100 pieces of the above mentioned intel components? ========================= so overall i am looking to confirm the prices for various components will be used in this render farm. kind regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notamondayfan Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 You're really asking a load of questions that you should be asking your suppliers if you are serious about starting a render-farm company. Hardware and software prices are available online, UPS and generators are very specialized, and you'll need a local contractor here, internet connection, speak to your providers, and see what your options are. Web platform, speak to web developers. Security, big dogs are good, with big teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azeemjaved Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 i have three countries in list to start this . 1 - canada 2 - uk 3 - china which is better ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notamondayfan Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Which is better for what?! Canada's great if you like lakes and plenty of space?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'd consider setting one up on the moon in anticipation of the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy L Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Im going to set one up on my phone. Just waiting for the new OS. Seriously, I dont think this is public review, its more a public admission that you have no idea what you are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Schroeder Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 The bigger question is what are you going to offer that would make me want to leave my current online render service? I don't want to call you for tech support and your response is, "Well, what do you think?" 4-5 Google searches is all it will take for you to get your prices. If you want me to look them up, then I want a 75% consulting fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azeemjaved Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 check pm The bigger question is what are you going to offer that would make me want to leave my current online render service? I don't want to call you for tech support and your response is, "Well, what do you think?" 4-5 Google searches is all it will take for you to get your prices. If you want me to look them up, then I want a 75% consulting fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azeemjaved Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 please provide your comments on the followings: We are expecting the following clients if we build the farm in canada 20% customers will be the Students because we are intend to provide special discounts and priority rendering on their thesis occasion. 35% will be the standard/freelance users who will benefit the services on medium Rendering priority. 30% will be the Large companies looking for Premium or unlimited Render packages and finally 15% will be the Film making industries looking for an unlimited plan to render the thousands of frames in an animation movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cg_Butler Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 In the UK there is a TV program called Dragons Den. I think they'd love you, maybe you should apply to receive the funding you need........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azeemjaved Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Tommy L has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azeemjaved Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 You're really asking a load of questions that you should be asking your suppliers if you are serious about starting a render-farm company. Hardware and software prices are available online, UPS and generators are very specialized, and you'll need a local contractor here, internet connection, speak to your providers, and see what your options are. Web platform, speak to web developers. Security, big dogs are good, with big teeth. can you suggest me the best renderfarm developer around ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notamondayfan Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 can you suggest me the best renderfarm developer around ? Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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