AlexStriz

Why is AMD out of the question? Does the higher VRAM not help? Also, why did you chose a gaming card over a workstation one? For the price of a 980 I could get a K2200. Is there any advantages to use a 980 for CAD?

Ok, here's the gist. I work for a 3D printing/architecture/modeling place, and they want me to help them build a new CAD/3D editing workstation. I'd consider myself pretty computer literate (that's what a few years on this forum will do to you). The only problem is, I know almost nothing about computer hardware outside of the consumer/enthusiast side. I've done a bit of research, and so far I feel like I've only grazed the surface of workstation computers, and it's kinda overwhelming to be honest. I'd like some help gathering info on what components I should buy with my budget. Some applications I use are: SketchUp/AutoCAD Meshmixer/Blender/Maya Photoshop Illustrator DAVID - 3D Light Scanner Here is some stuff I've researched so far. Feel free to ignore this. All this new info is kinda overwhelming though, so any info/help would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to correct me if anything I've learned is wrong. TL;DR Help me build a good 3D editing rig for $1k-1.5k. I'm really looking into help with CPU/GPU. And also an explanation of why you chose said parts. Storage, cases, and other stuff I can handle myself.Thanks.

Well, I've decided it's about time I leave the forum, and in turn that means I won't be around this thread anymore. As someone who had a helping hand in making this thread ( ), and who's been here since @techswede made it almost a year ago (less than one more week until the one year anniversary!), it's been crazy seeing this thing grow. It's pretty cool seeing how cars can pull so many different people together, and especially on a forum dedicated to computers. I don't wanna write a super long goodbye letter/sob story thing or whatever, so I'll leave it at that. I had fun talking to you all about cars. As a final parting gift, here are some for all of you. Sorry if I didn't get everyone, it's been a while since I've been really into this thread, and it's still growing, so there are a few new faces I don't really know.. techswede AlwaysFSX Speedyv RevoltTrain FuzzyYellow bob345 Frankie JoaoPRSousa Maybach123 MEC-777 chaozbandit Real_PhillBert bcredeur97 vinyldash303 And of course, terrytek Take care y'all. PM me if you wanna exchange contacts or whatever. Have fun and drive safe. And no more Wagon or Stance Wars, please.. We're all car people. Respect other's opinions. And be nicer to Terry, he can be okay sometimes Anyways, I'm rambling now. Peace.

Here's a pro-tip some people may not realize: If there's a cop behind you, don't run a red light.

A Nissan VH/VK is another option I learned about recently. A version VK was used in Nissan's R35 racecar. Also, apparently Nissan sold the engine design to McLaren, who modified it and still uses in all their cars (P1, 650s, 12c, etc.) That wouldn't be a bad option either. They're pretty cheap on eBay. Wow, is Cali really that strict? That blows. Would they really check your car to make sure your tranny is one originally offered with your motor? How about a 2UZ? The Tundra came with a 2UZ and manual. Land Cruiser too I believe Nevermind, may not be correct.

I dont know. It bugs my OCD a bit. I like keeping it in-brand. But LS's may be an exception, since they're so common/cheap/powerful/reliable. Yeah, I know. I actually saw him at a C&C back in VA two summers ago. Definitely top 1 or 2 dream car for me (although I may be biased). It was the first thing I posted on this thread on the first page Once I get more time and money, I'm making my car very similar to that.

LS1's are lighter than S62's. And it is significantly cheaper, especially when factoring upkeep/maintenance into the picture. And like you said, it'll make power loads easier. That being said, I'd rather have an S62 in my car than an LS1. Putting a pushrod American engine into a German luxury car seems a bit sacrilegious S62's are also arguably one of the best power plants BMW has ever created. It would feel odd not to put it into a BMW that you're planning on V8 swapping, or at least considering it as an option

That looks good. 5.7 is still pretty big IMO. How's fuel economy compared to a 5.3 or 4.8? Probably more about gearing? If I ever end up doing the swap, I'd most likely lean towards an L33, because the smaller displacement, but still an aluminum block... or an S62 Nissan made a VQ30DET from factory for a few JDM models. That being said, they ran super low boost.. maybe I should turbo mine To further fuel the want

Edd China was in an episode of Top Gear..

Fixed I think a VH45 in a 240sx, or UZ in a Cressida is sick

Some eye bleach from my last post..

It's got two more side exit exhausts on the other side

@ZacDaMan72 better? This model is much faster