So i'm finally going to buy a new computer. I'm not so good on computers when it comes to the hardware so i would like some advice on what's good and necessary when it comes to brands and performance. I'm going to use it for 3d and gaming. Software's i use are 3dsmax, photoshop, mudbox, zbrush and i also plan on using udk…
CPU, Ram and SSD are key. Video card is not as important but i would recommend a nvidia card so you can use CUDA. Processor - It comes down to budget, and how to maximize it. For example CPU the i5 has better gaming performance and will save 100 bucks but the i7 has better rendering ability. So you gotta decide if its…
Ello ello, I'd like to hear your opinions on this portfolio piece before it goes up on the A-station. Bit of backstory: these are a few assets belonging to a bigger environment project I'm working on. Set in Cold War Berlin in 1959, the CIA 'rented' an abandoned attic where they rig western radios with surveillance…
Ok, I did something stupid... Something stupid that might warrant an upgrade to SandyBridge however. In a true moment of idiocy, I sold my desktop (i7 920 based custom thing) and my 13" MacBook Pro, in favour of an i7 MacBook Pro 15 thinking I could 'streamline' my home work setup, and just use one system for work and play…
I'm working freelance mostly doing hand paint stuff and models for casual games. My laptop's hardware is outdated and I want to build a new PC to work with next 2-3 years. I want it to be compact yet powerfull enough to handle Substance Painter, Zbrush and Photoshop. So I bought Thermaltake Core V1 chassis which has a Mini…
Hello guys + gals I am doing a pc build this holiday but i have a few questions. my main purpose of this pc will be for 3d modeling/rendering and games. i'm having a tough time deciding on either a high end am3 or lga 1153 3way sli mobo. with the am3 board i can get a amd phenom2 x4 965 black edition and with amd coming…
Hey guys, I have just released my new height map pack, this time it includes 115 high quality seamless patterns. The patterns are mostly hard-surface based, so they are perfect with detailing metal or plastic parts, but obviously you can use them for anything. The pack has a good variety range, ranging from simple metal…
Someone posted this the other day. Maybe it will help a little bit. http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2031520&postcount=1155 http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2031894&postcount=1179