Architects computers

JULIANBHAKTA · April 7, 2015

hello i am new user

i want to buy a good computer specially for rendering not for gaming

i have like 1800 dollars to doit

any ideas programs used lumion 3ds max

Mattrixx · April 7, 2015

I've built two CAD/3d rendering machines at the request of an engineering-inclined relative so far. On such a tight budget i'd go for (at least) an i7-4790k (8 threads, yeah! That giggity-hertz, yeah!), and a k2200. The k4200 if you can find the cash. Don't go for the last gen k2000 or k4000. The kx200's are a massive step up performance-wise and have double the vram as their predecessors. I'd really look at what it's going to be used for and what sort of power you'll want. (There's graphs on the internets!)

If it's for a business and not for yourself, seriously don't overclock, or do anything. It's just not worth it Also, I wouldn't get them win8/8.1 if they're on windows 7. They won't appreciate it, and the tiniest bit of pausing, confusion, or unfamiliarity with it for them is money wasted, and concentration lost.

Just my 2 cents; I'm still relatively new to the tech universe.

Imakuni · April 8, 2015

hello i am new user

i want to buy a good computer specially for rendering not for gaming

i have like 1800 dollars to doit

any ideas programs used lumion 3ds max

I have 0 knowledge about that program. In fact, the majority of our forum users don't either. You are better off going into a dedicated forum about it and ask this question there.

Or, you could look for what parts actually boost performance and what parts don't. For example:

Check how much RAM the program uses. If it consumes a low amount, 8gbs should be plenty; if it requires a large quantity, you might want 16gbs; and if the program is really hungry about memory, you are looking at 32gbs or more!
Check if it can make use of GPUs, and if yes, check if it can make use of CUDA. Assuming neither is true, you won't need a GPU. Assuming it can use CUDA, you need Nvida Gtx / Quadro. And assuming it won't use CUDA, you have the options of R9, Firepro, Gtx and Quadro cards; in that case, you'll have to do more research on what gives the best results.