Finally on track for new mobo/proc (advice needed)

danielsangeo · 07-22-2015

So, I'm finally ready to purchase a new motherboard and processor, but I'm not sure what to look for, so I'd thought I'd ask you lovely people for advice now that I'm ready to buy.

I am looking for something that I can hopefully port my RAM over to. I currently have 16GB of DDR3 RAM and would like to use that on the new motherboard if possible, with possible room for expansion later. The main goal of this new motherboard and processor is to help render 3D animations. You know what I mean.

I would also like to port over my current video card (NVidia GeForce GT 640) with possible upgrade later.

My budget is US$700 and I want to get the best bang for my buck.

What do y'all recommend? i7? Something else? Brand? Processor? Whatever you guys have to say, I'd love to hear it! And if you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them!

Thanks!

genderhazard · 07-25-2015

I would not say I am very tech savvy, but when I was considering a similar thing I was told by several individuals that AMD processors were the better option over intel when rendering and graphics were involved a quick search seems to indicate that is still the case.

On a side note I went to autodesk, and they have free downloads (3 year license) if you are a student for their 3d software.

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07-22-2015	#1
danielsangeo Process Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,908	Finally on track for new mobo/proc (advice needed) So, I'm finally ready to purchase a new motherboard and processor, but I'm not sure what to look for, so I'd thought I'd ask you lovely people for advice now that I'm ready to buy. I am looking for something that I can hopefully port my RAM over to. I currently have 16GB of DDR3 RAM and would like to use that on the new motherboard if possible, with possible room for expansion later. The main goal of this new motherboard and processor is to help render 3D animations. You know what I mean. I would also like to port over my current video card (NVidia GeForce GT 640) with possible upgrade later. My budget is US$700 and I want to get the best bang for my buck. What do y'all recommend? i7? Something else? Brand? Processor? Whatever you guys have to say, I'd love to hear it! And if you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them! Thanks! __________________ Tell me, where in the world is Daniel Sandiego?

07-25-2015	#2
genderhazard Spell I bought is work'n Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,095	Re: Finally on track for new mobo/proc (advice needed) I would not say I am very tech savvy, but when I was considering a similar thing I was told by several individuals that AMD processors were the better option over intel when rendering and graphics were involved a quick search seems to indicate that is still the case. On a side note I went to autodesk, and they have free downloads (3 year license) if you are a student for their 3d software. "Software and cloud-based services provided without charge to Education Community members may be used solely for purposes directly related to learning, teaching, training, research or development and shall not be used for commercial, professional or any other for-profit purposes."