Best GPU for Rendering

[richie_C]

Hi. I just posted a question in the CPU forum about the best CPU for rendering with 3DS Max for £350 and the answer was the Ryzen 1700.

With that in mind I also need a new GPU, currently I have a HD6850. Again price wise I'm happy to spend upto £350 and from the looks of it its either a RX580 or 1060.

Any advice on which would be the best for viewport performance and rendering would be greatly appreciated,

 

[Rannoch]

I asked the same question a few days ago. Still waiting for a response.

 

[bloodiedathame]

It's quite specific, I'd recommend doing some research. https://knowledge.autodesk.com/supp...loads/content/3ds-max-certified-hardware.html

 

[bloodiedathame]

It's quite specific, I'd recommend doing some research. https://knowledge.autodesk.com/supp...loads/content/3ds-max-certified-hardware.html

Many retailers recommend the P2000 Quadro card for 3DS Max.

 

[Rannoch]

I wonder if the RX480 would be any good. It's not listed.

 

[bloodiedathame]

For rendering I'd imagine so, but usually viewport acceleration is limited to the 'Pro' cards.

 

[Rannoch]

Rendering is all they would use it for, worth a shot thanks.

 

[bloodiedathame]

Worth doing some research, I can't say for sure that it's the best card for the job.

 

[Rannoch]

Worth doing some research, I can't say for sure that it's the best card for the job.

No problem. I have that card available to use so I can test it without making a purchase.

 

[richie_C]

I know Quadro and FirePro cards and the industry standard but they are way out of my budget. I just want to know which of the consumer cards will give the most bang for buck. I follow a few 3D artists and some of them just have upto 4 1080's or titan blacks in their rigs as they are beasts and far cheaper than a high end Quadro cards.

At most I need viewport performance if I decide to try using programs like realflow or thinking particles. After that I just need sheer rendering power

 

[Panos]

I do real time rendering on my Unity engine project using a FuryX. It gets the job done, and haven't had issues yet.

Also it all depends the CPU you are using. A 4c/8t is really terrible on this job regardless even if you use a Pro card.
It needs something 8c/16t or better. Hence I am in the middle atm wait for the Ryzen 16c/32t or get a Ryzen 8c/16t. At least AMD provide us with affordable multi core CPUs atm.

 

[Bluntwrapped]

I bought a secondhand GTX 970 for my dads workstation. No gaming (unless I pop round ) He's using the Adobe CC suite mainly AE, Photoshop and Illustrator.

My limited experience of Blender rendering back when I had a GTX 780 was quite incredible.

My choice would be a Nvidia card for 3DS Max.

 

[bloodiedathame]

A quick Google: https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-forum/best-gpu-for-3ds-max-2017/td-p/6759483

 

[cadmunkey]

I've rendered for years, and found that the gaming cards are just as good as Quadros that firms stump up silly money for. So imo, just get the best gaming card you can afford, obviously at the moment a 1080ti would be my pick.

 

[richie_C]

I've rendered for years, and found that the gaming cards are just as good as Quadros that firms stump up silly money for. So imo, just get the best gaming card you can afford, obviously at the moment a 1080ti would be my pick.

Would a 1060 be good enough? I'd love a 1080 but its not in my budget. I was thinking maybe a 1060 and then give it a year and get another one and put them in SLI.

 

[Plec]

Would a 1060 be good enough? I'd love a 1080 but its not in my budget. I was thinking maybe a 1060 and then give it a year and get another one and put them in SLI.

The GTX 1060 does not support SLi.

As additional VRAM seems to be a significant factor then the RX 480 8GB may be a better starting point. And has crossfire support.

 

[cadmunkey]

As plec states, VRAM is paramount so I'd try to save for something a bit higher spec than the 1060 unfortunately. It all depends on how complex your scenes are that you are proposing to render.
A second hand card might be an idea?