Computer Build Resource Thread - Page 712

On November 08 2011 15:16 skyR wrote:
It'll be able to play Starcraft II on ultra at 1080p but for newer games such as Battlefield 3, you'll be limited to ~high settings. It seems reasonably priced.

On November 09 2011 02:06 FabledIntegral wrote:


Are you sure a GTX 550 ti is capable of that?

On November 09 2011 02:10 NokCha wrote:
A friend of mine wants to build a computer that has a workstation gpu(for 3ds max and other opengl applications) and a gaming gpu(probably a HD 6850) on the same mobo. Would this be possible considering that both are hooked up to one monitor? How would you switch between graphics cards? Is it software based or would i have to access the bios. She doesn't want to buy two monitors as it goes over her budget. She doesn't want them crossfired(don't even think its possible) but just wants to be able to switch between graphic cards for gaming and for work.

Also, would you need a specific kind of motherboard for this type of configuration?

Would a crossfired 6850 perform well enough for 3ds max as an alternative? I'm unfamiliar with workstation gpus so i'm pretty lost :[

Any help on this matter would greatly be appreciated.

On November 09 2011 02:26 Shikyo wrote:

it's not if you like 60 fps at all times but it comes pretty close.


Imo workstation GPUs are a waste of money, especially for 3ds max and the like.

On November 09 2011 02:31 NokCha wrote:


Hmm... Would going crossfired 6850's be enough so that there wouldn't be much lag when using such applications like 3ds max?

On November 09 2011 05:10 NokCha wrote:
the GTX 580 is much too expensive. She was hoping to purchase a $150 workstation GPU and a $150 gaming GPU. According to her the 3ds max and autocad and other intensive programs that definitely require a strong GPU.

Then again i'm not too familiar with the programs so if anyone who has familiar experience with any of these programs can help me that would be great.

She doesn't want to spent over 350 at max btw. She does interior design if that helps any.

On November 08 2011 11:44 Myrmidon wrote:

I would search far and wide to see if you can find a 500GB 7200rpm hard drive or similar, for less than 100 euros (it not, then fine)...maybe you can even find an external drive at a more general retailer, that's priced normally, and take the drive out of the enclosure to put in the computer.

On November 09 2011 05:29 NokCha wrote:
Not sure.. I googled workstation gpus and it turned out that they blast a normal gaming gpu out of the water when it comes to applications like 3ds max. Whereas a workstation gpu cannot handle gaming well. So she figured that having one of each would be the best choice.

On November 09 2011 05:37 excaliburPT wrote:


I found a 500GB Caviar Green at a local store for ~60€. I'm not sure if it's 7200rpm... If it is though, should I buy it?

On November 09 2011 05:39 Shikyo wrote:

um.

3ds max recommends a DX10 graphics card with 1gb+ of memory when you have more than 1,000 objects or 100,000 polygons. How many does she typically have?


Also what do you mean they blow normal gpus out of the water in 3dsmax? Any reviews you have that compare graphics cards in the same price bracket?

On November 09 2011 05:38 skyR wrote:
Caviar Greens aren't 7200rpm.

On November 09 2011 05:49 FabledIntegral wrote:


It's not 7200RPM. 500GB Caviar Greens used to go for about $35 I think before the price hikes, that by no means is a good deal. 500GB 7200 RPM drive used to cost about $40, now selling for about $60-75 depending where you look.

On November 09 2011 05:10 NokCha wrote:
the GTX 580 is much too expensive. She was hoping to purchase a $150 workstation GPU and a $150 gaming GPU. According to her the 3ds max and autocad and other intensive programs that definitely require a strong GPU.

Then again i'm not too familiar with the programs so if anyone who has familiar experience with any of these programs can help me that would be great.

She doesn't want to spent over 350 at max btw. She does interior design if that helps any.

On November 09 2011 05:57 NokCha wrote:


Like nam nam said, basically for work related applications a workstation GPU will always outperform an equivalent gaming GPU whereas vice versa the gaming GPU will always outperform the workstation GPU when gaming.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/quadro-fx-4800,2258-10.html

She builds extremely complicated objects on 3ds max but i can't really state a number.

On November 09 2011 06:19 Shikyo wrote:

Do you have ANY idea how terrible 150$ workstation GPUs even are? The decent ones that are significantly better than gaming gpus are in the 2000$ range.

And a 300$ gaming GPU is going to DESTROY a 150$ workstation gpu guaranteed.

Compare these specs, which do you think is going to perform better in 3dsmax, your honest opinion:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133211

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125384

On November 09 2011 06:34 NokCha wrote:


I'm unsure what your trying to state. Yes a gaming GPU will DESTROY a workstation gpu when it comes to gaming. Its hard to compare the two because they are for completely different purposes. One renders opengl applications better while the other renders better gaming performance.

I think you only the $2000 range ones if you work in a laboratory or work intensive environments. She just wants to run autocad, 3ds max and some other programs.

Like i stated multiple times. I'm not familiar with those programs. Don't bash me for not knowing something i honestly don't know about. I'm just asking for help from hopefully from someone who actually uses these programs on a day to day basis.

All i know is that workstation cards will always be ahead in applications compared to its equivalent gaming graphics cards counterparts.