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deohboeh
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My MBP has been crashing trying to render a 270x480 image on mental ray.

So I am upgrading to a PC. I haven't assembled one is a long time. If I could have some guidance it would be great! :)


My mac specs:
Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory 16 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Graphics AMD Radeon HD 6770M 1024 MB

Am thinking of upgrading to:

Processor Intel 3.5 GHz LGA 1150 4770K i7
Memory Transcend JetRam DDR3 8 GB PC RAMx2
Graphics ZOTAC NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 AMP Edition 2 GB
Motherboard MSI Z87-G43
SSD Samsung 840 Pro Series 256 GB
HDD Seagate Barracuda 1 TB

I already have a 850W Cooler Master PSU from my last build and the case is good too.

I might get another screen any suggestions in that area would be great too!
Also NVIDIA or ATI?
Intel or AMD?
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  • Zack Maxwell
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    I'm not seeing any issues with the build. As for the card and processor, definitely go with NVidia and Intel, which you have in that build.
    I'd probably go with a bigger brand for the card though, like EVGA. I've personally never even heard of Zotac, so I'd feel wary about the stability of such a vital component.
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  • [Deleted User]
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    deohboeh wrote: »
    I might get another screen any suggestions in that area would be great too!

    Have you considered UltraWide Screens? For example this 3440x1440 one.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnrxNfxRK_4

    Definitely something I would look at if you work with node based applications (UE4, Substance Designer, Houdini, Nuke anyone?).

    They got cheaper and smaller versions too => http://www.lg.com/us/ultrawide-monitors
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  • deohboeh
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    Grimwolf wrote: »
    I'd probably go with a bigger brand for the card though, like EVGA. I've personally never even heard of Zotac, so I'd feel wary about the stability of such a vital component.

    Thanks man! I will keep that in mind. :)
    mantragora wrote: »
    Have you considered UltraWide Screens? For example this 3440x1440 one.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnrxNfxRK_4

    Definitely something I would look at if you work with node based applications (UE4, Substance Designer, Houdini, Nuke anyone?).

    They got cheaper and smaller versions too => http://www.lg.com/us/ultrawide-monitors

    Thanks for the reply mantragora! I will give it a check!
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  • beefaroni
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    Hmm. I don't know how I feel about ultrawide screens. I'd prefer going with (2) 2560x1440 screens for the price of htat one 3440x1440.


    In addition, I feel like it'd be a pain in the ass if you're a tablet user as most tablets are built to work well with 16:9 formats. Having something ultrawide means that for any app that you want to use a stylus (Zbrush, Maya, Photoshop, etc), you're going to lose a large portion of usable tablet area unless you want to custom map where the tablet will work on the screen.
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  • AlecMoody
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    Also consider 2560x1440 30" panels. They provide a pixel count between the ultra-wide 4k and a 1440p 27" sizes- I find hte closer to square aspect ratio is more useful for modeling.
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  • [Deleted User]
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    beefaroni wrote: »
    In addition, I feel like it'd be a pain in the ass if you're a tablet...

    What if you are a Cintiq user?

    When I was building my workstation couple years ago I thought that it would be a good idea to have tablet and main screen the same size, so I bought 20" IPS NEC to my 20" Cintiq. Right now I know for sure that I need my main screen a lot bigger and wider than 20". But I use a lot of node based apps, so I need a lot of space. And I hate jumping from one monitor to second.

    I'm not sure that I would go with the biggest one, but this is something I will strongly consider with my next workstation.
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  • beefaroni
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    mantragora wrote: »
    What if you are a Cintiq user?

    When I was building my workstation couple years ago I thought that it would be a good idea to have tablet and main screen the same size, so I bought 20" IPS NEC to my 20" Cintiq. Right now I know for sure that I need my main screen a lot bigger and wider than 20". But I use a lot of node based apps, so I need a lot of space. And I hate jumping from one monitor to second.

    I'm not sure that I would go with the biggest one, but this is something I will strongly consider with my next workstation.

    Hmm, I don't know about that, tablet user myself. For node based stuff I just have my tablet setup so that it can rotate between

    a. main screen
    b. second screen
    c. both screens

    If I ever need Ill just use c. for node based stuff so I can have the entire tree on one screen and the app functions on the other. The border doesn't bother me that much.

    I guess my main point is I don't see the benefit of going with the $1000 LG screen you posted over (2) 1440P monitors. With the PB278Q two of them will be able $1100 and will provide way more screen space.
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  • MephistonX
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    If your budget can stretch I would opt for getting 16gb of Ram - it'll give your pc a bit more longevity
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  • Gnutmi
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    MephistonX wrote: »
    If your budget can stretch I would opt for getting 16gb of Ram - it'll give your pc a bit more longevity
    I think he is planing to. He has the x2 at the end of it wich could mean 8gb module x2.
    Overall a solid build. maybe get the non-K +h87 motherboardif u dont upgrade and want to save some cash, but other then that its a good build.
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  • MephistonX
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    MephistonX polycounter lvl 9
    Ahh my bad - hadn't noticed that - carry on
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  • deohboeh
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    deohboeh polycounter lvl 5
    Thanks for the replies guys! This is very useful information! :)

    Thanks Gnutumi I think I will check it out. :D
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