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PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:32:32 GMT

Hi all,

Please find attached Dell Computer Quotes.
Choice of:

1. Dell Precision T3400
- Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 (3.0Ghz) 375W
- 4MB L@ Cache, 1333Mhz
- 2GB 667 Mhz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
- 256MB PCIex16 NIVIDIA quadro NVS290

2. Dell Precision T5400
- QuadCore intelxeon E5410 (2.33Ghz)
- 4MB L@ Cache, 1333Mhz
- 2GB 667 Mhz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
- 256MB PCIex16 NIVIDIA quadro NVS290

I would really appreciate any help if you could.
I'm not much of a computer spec expert.; I need to choose a computer that will be good for Architectural - Archicad3D modelling and Cinema 4d Renderings etc.

Thanx in advance
Jon

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Dwight — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:35:20 GMT

I cannot compare the two processors, but:

• If planning to work with both applications AND Photoshop as would be normal, you should have at least 4Gb RAM.

• If you plan to drive two large displays, I suggest a 512 Mb Video card.

In the next year, applications will radically expand their addressing of RAM and demands on video cards will also increase.

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 04:29:43 GMT

Hi Dwight,

thanx for the quick reply. will most likely get a 22 inch screen.

Also looking at Dells XPS420 and XPS 720.

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:54:41 GMT

And so based on what Dwight is saying about the graphics card. If you are not in the position to replace your machine and upgrade your software at the same time look for a machine with a Graphics MXM Module type graphics cards as they are the new upcoming standard for UPGRADE-ABLE graphics cards in laptops.

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Steve Jepson — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:32:00 GMT

Jon,

http://www.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/precn_m?c=us&cs=555&l=en&s=biz

If you want a 512MB card, check out the M90.

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:35:41 GMT

thanx

looking more at getting a workstation /desktop , not a laptop.

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Steve Jepson — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:39:38 GMT

Good choice. You will get more computer for your dollar with a desktop. The portability is nice though.

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:31:32 GMT

Steve wrote:
Jon,

http://www.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/precn_m?c=us&cs=555&l=en&s=biz

If you want a 512MB card, check out the M90.

Thanks for the lead steve. I got a M90 today.
here is a post about it

One thing about the system. I ended up with the Nvidia Quadro FX 2500, not the Nvidia Quadro FX 3500.

The FX 2500 is not listed in the Wiki here or here.

Anybody using the NVIDIA Quadro FX 2500M 512MB OpenGL card?

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Steve Jepson — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:38:09 GMT

Congratulations Jay. Did you get the 4GB RAM with that ?
I am really enjoying mine.

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:57:50 GMT

Specs. of Dell Precision M90

Intel Core2 Duo Processor T7200 (2.00GHz/667MHz/4MB)

4 GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 2 DIMM

NVIDIA Quadro FX 2500M 512MB OpenGL

160GB Hard Drive 9.5MM 5400RPM

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:01:40 GMT

jonofj wrote:
Hi all,

Please find attached Dell Computer Quotes.
Choice of:

1. Dell Precision T3400
- Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 (3.0Ghz) 375W
- 4MB L@ Cache, 1333Mhz
- 2GB 667 Mhz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
- 256MB PCIex16 NIVIDIA quadro NVS290

2. Dell Precision T5400
- QuadCore intelxeon E5410 (2.33Ghz)
- 4MB L@ Cache, 1333Mhz
- 2GB 667 Mhz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
- 256MB PCIex16 NIVIDIA quadro NVS290

I would really appreciate any help if you could.
I'm not much of a computer spec expert.; I need to choose a computer that will be good for Architectural - Archicad3D modelling and Cinema 4d Renderings etc.

Thanx in advance
Jon

I just got the Dual Quad Core Xeon 2.8 in my new Mac Pro and it is VERY fast. Much faster than the CoreDuo in my laptop. I assume that the Core2Duo is somewhere in between, but probably on the slower side. I recommend the Xeon. BTW the newer Xeon chips (ie "Harpertown" - E5440 I think) are supposed to be quite a bit faster than the one in your quote

You might also look at buying a Mac and installing Windows (assuming you need Windows). It's much cheaper and better build quality than the equivalent Dell.

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Steve Jepson — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:02:49 GMT

Can we connect these M90's to a TV so we can see the same screen on the computer and a TV using an s-video connection or other? I havent tried that yet.

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:11:42 GMT

Steve I see you are using the Windows XP x64 Edition . Is it a mistake to have the 32-bit?

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Steve Jepson — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:28:55 GMT

yes.

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:39:16 GMT

Do you have time to extrapolate?

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Steve Jepson — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:45:18 GMT

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/facts/top10.mspx

Depends on the software you are using, and on how much of the 4GB of RAM you want to get any use out of. 32bit systems can't use as much RAM as the 64bit system. Also, it is only a matter of time before most of the software you are using, even ArchiCAD will be 64 bit.

The graphics card has it's own didicated memory anyway. You will not suffer enough to notice with your 32bit system.

I am rendering with Maxwell and the 64bit system is faster for that.

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:05:10 GMT

Last Question..(strike that)

Do you use a Dual Monitor with your M90 and the 512MB nVidia 2500FX M? If so, any issues?

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:10:23 GMT

Steve, are you not a Fan of Vista.

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Steve Jepson — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:16:57 GMT

I never use more than two monitors. I am using only the laptop monitor most of the time now. I don't like the eye strain from using mismatched monitors. I don't have matching pairs.

I also like not being hassled with viruses. So far I have not had any hits with the 64bit system. I am not sure there are any out there that would effect me yet. ?

Re: PLEASE HELP -DELL COMPUTER TO CHOOSE -ARCHICAD CINEMA4D

Steve Jepson — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:30:40 GMT

Jay wrote:
Steve, are you not a Fan of Vista.

I don't know enough about Vista to like it or not like it.

I liked Windows NT. The Windows x64 Pro is the current evolution of that same operating system. It works great for me.