GPU upgrade 3ds max?

[KuzysiekNowotka]

Hello,

I'm currently using over dated gtx 570 for my work in 3ds max 2014. Its a bit slow in scenes with a lot of instances and editing high poly models (large architectural scenes). I also run HWmonitor to check actually how much utilization gpu has - max util is around 22%.

When i can im using proxies, but sometimes i have to change a bit in a model and then proxy is a pain ita.

I had also tried tial of 3ds 2016 - even worse in my situation.

Please share your experience in upgrading your gpu Geforce or Quadro.

Im interested only in viewport performance since im using corona for rendering purposes.

 

My setup:

cpu i7 3770k - 4.6ghz

32 ddr3 1333

gtx 570 1280mb

2ssd raid0

[joelmcwilliam]

Hi, how big are your models and how much do you want to spend?

 

O, and could you install msi afterburner and see how much vram you use with your largest model?

Edited April 21, 2016 by joelmcwilliam

[KuzysiekNowotka]

I've done some research and figured out that there's no need to buy high end gpu for max.

I was considering k2200 vs gtx970 (cheaper choice) So I think I'll go with gtx 970 as my old 570's capacitors already started to squeak.

My models are around 30mln polys but sometimes starts to slow down even with 10mln.

I'm willing to spend more, but only if there will be significant improvment over gtx970.

Do you think its a good buy?

[jonasmotiejunas]

gtx 970 has really good price/performance ratio, but a good idea would be to wait till gtx 1080/1070 series is out (should be a few months) and get a 970 cheaper

[joelmcwilliam]

You need a card with more ram. Bigger models need more ram.

 

Gtx 970 has 4 gb ram. Way more than you have now.

[KuzysiekNowotka]

I went with 970. Its better. My recent model takes 3gb of vram so theres no stuttering with orbit and zooming out. Also its a bit faster, smoother in other programs. I think it was a good upgrade.

Thanks a lot!

[joelmcwilliam]

Enjoy the card!