I need a computer for working in 3d models. - General

So Ive been perusing the internet for a bit now without success, simply enough I need to know what computer I need for designing 3d models i'm running a low profile pc so simply upgrading wont work. I'm looking for either a machine or a compiled list of hardware that is a must, with whatever else important thrown in, vie got a budge of about $1,300 Ive got a 19'' HD monitor so video-card must be able to compensate -Thanks for any incomming help

This belongs in the "PC Building" section of Hardware and Software. Assuming you want to be rendering your 3D models, you'll want a good processor. Let me put on together. (Custom built is the cheapest and best way to go). [editline]21st February 2011[/editline] Do you need an operating system and/or a keyboard, mouse, etc? [editline]21st February 2011[/editline] [quote]Mobo - MSI 760GM-P33 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130559&cm_re=am3_motherboard-_-13-130-559-_-Product[/url] CPU - Phenom II x6 3.2Ghz (Hexacore) [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103849&cm_re=Phenom_2_X6-_-19-103-849-_-Product[/url] GPU - Radeon HD 5670 (1GB Version) [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125360&cm_re=Radeon_HD_5670-_-14-125-360-_-Product[/url] RAM - 4GB DDR3 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260&cm_re=DDr3_4gb_ram-_-20-145-260-_-Product[/url] Hard Drive - Western Digital 500GB Sata 3Gb/s [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181[/url] CD-Drive - Lite-On iHAS124 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16827106289[/url] PSU - Rosewill 500W [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182044&cm_re=Rosewill_500W-_-17-182-044-_-Product[/url] Case - Rosewill Black Bone [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147023[/url] OS - Windows 7 Ultimate [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116762[/url] Autodesk Maya (educational version) [url]http://www.genesis-technologies.com/cart/Autodesk_Maya_2010_Classroom_License_MacOS_Windows_LINUX_p4565.html?utm_source=feeds&utm_medium=shp&utm_campaign=froogle[/url][/quote] Included Maya and Windows 7. Comes out to be about $1,300. The Maya included is a classroom license, meaning you can't use it for anything you'd like to sell.

So you'll only be doing 3d models? That won't require a monster rig. A good quad core and a decent gfx card should do the trick

[QUOTE=Evil Policeman;28194660]The Maya included is a classroom license, meaning you can't use it for anything you'd like to sell.[/QUOTE] Jesus Christ, $500 for that license?

[QUOTE=Ali Legend;28196261]Jesus Christ, $500 for that license?[/QUOTE] It's over $1,300 for an actual user-license. [editline]21st February 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=koeniginator;28196221]So you'll only be doing 3d models? That won't require a monster rig. A good quad core and a decent gfx card should do the trick[/QUOTE] Rendering takes up a lot of processor power. If he can afford it, why not?

[QUOTE=Evil Policeman;28194660] Included Maya and Windows 7. Comes out to be about $1,300. The Maya included is a classroom license, meaning you can't use it for anything you'd like to sell.[/QUOTE] thanks, sorry I didn't know there was a proper area for this, I'll keep that in mind next time, I already own maya so is there anything you would upgrade, also i forgot this in my first post, Im looking for something with hot swap drives and i already own a 700Gb & 2Tb HDD so a hard-drive doesnt need ot me added into the price, and ive already got a nice logitech laser mouse/keyboard set

[QUOTE=Evil Policeman;28196905]It's over $1,300 for an actual user-license. [/QUOTE] I'd rather get an actual user-license then spend 500 bucks on something which i can merely practice on.

Question: whats stops people for simply torrenting it?

[QUOTE=der_crow;28219180]Question: whats stops people for simply torrenting it?[/QUOTE] The anti-piracy protocols developers implant in their software. But those are usually cracked a month after the initial release of the software. If you put that together nothing is stopping you from torrenting it or in other terms pirating it. But I still think its better to buy it, at least you have something of a value then.