Hi guys, I'm an architecture student that needs help figuring out a new system to buy on a budget.
Budget Range: Max £600 including VAT / Shipping (ideally £400-500)
System Usage: My work flow typically involves simultaneously using the Adobe Suite along with 2D Drafting and 3D Modelling software before using Rendering Plug-Ins to produce final visuals (while also streaming films on a second monitor) - it's worth noting that my renders are often the more basic 'clay' renders that are then stylized in photoshop, rather than the photo-realistic versions you may be thinking of
Specific Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, Rhino, 3DSmax, AutoCAD, MentalRay Renderer and Vray Renderer
Existing monitor resolution: 1440x900, but in the future may upgrade
Do you need to buy OS: Ideally yes, but not a necessity.
Location: London, UK
Overclocking: I'm not a gamer, so would I notice the difference?
SLI or Crossfire: I'm not a gamer, so would I notice the difference?
Below are 2 options that I have been suggested on a separate forum, but both are just too expensive. Also, both users totally disagree with the other users choice of components, which is making the decision process even more difficult!
** Do not post competitor names or links, thank you **
*Will update links tonight - for the time being see RogerMesensless post below for an idea of the suggested system*
Either way, is there any way a similar/cheaper/more suitable build can be achieved? I understand that this may mean getting cheaper 'future proof' parts now with the intent of upgrading them at a later date - so long as the system I do get will not crash/overheat in the early hours of the morning.
Thanks in advance!
Budget Range: Max £600 including VAT / Shipping (ideally £400-500)
System Usage: My work flow typically involves simultaneously using the Adobe Suite along with 2D Drafting and 3D Modelling software before using Rendering Plug-Ins to produce final visuals (while also streaming films on a second monitor) - it's worth noting that my renders are often the more basic 'clay' renders that are then stylized in photoshop, rather than the photo-realistic versions you may be thinking of
Specific Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, Rhino, 3DSmax, AutoCAD, MentalRay Renderer and Vray Renderer
Existing monitor resolution: 1440x900, but in the future may upgrade
Do you need to buy OS: Ideally yes, but not a necessity.
Location: London, UK
Overclocking: I'm not a gamer, so would I notice the difference?
SLI or Crossfire: I'm not a gamer, so would I notice the difference?
Below are 2 options that I have been suggested on a separate forum, but both are just too expensive. Also, both users totally disagree with the other users choice of components, which is making the decision process even more difficult!
** Do not post competitor names or links, thank you **
*Will update links tonight - for the time being see RogerMesensless post below for an idea of the suggested system*
Either way, is there any way a similar/cheaper/more suitable build can be achieved? I understand that this may mean getting cheaper 'future proof' parts now with the intent of upgrading them at a later date - so long as the system I do get will not crash/overheat in the early hours of the morning.
Thanks in advance!
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thanks a lot!
