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Howdy all,
I don't doubt for a second that this isn't the first time anyone has asked such a generic question, but I would like some advice on building a new PC, but only regarding the CPU & MoBo.
I used to know plenty about hardware, but now Im completely out of the game due to the last upgrade being almost 5 years ago.
My current PC has stood the test of time and has earned its retirement.
I simply don't have the time to wade through review after review, so I thought Id cut out the middle man (me) and come straight to the enthusiasts and experts, in the hope that you guys will help me pick up from where I left off 5 years ago.
This PC needs to be a real number cruncher.
I'm a serious Maya artist and so like I say, this thing needs to be able to keep up with me and Maya - and that's asking a lot from consumer level hardware.
Also this PC will need some serious 3D power too so it can keep up with real time complex modelling.
I don't care which processor manufacturer I go with.
I just need a powerhouse CPU.
Obviously I want to be able to play games, that goes without saying.
Basically Im looking for advice as to what mobo and CPU to go for, taking all of the above into account.
Thank you for your time,
Tom.
I don't doubt for a second that this isn't the first time anyone has asked such a generic question, but I would like some advice on building a new PC, but only regarding the CPU & MoBo.
I used to know plenty about hardware, but now Im completely out of the game due to the last upgrade being almost 5 years ago.
My current PC has stood the test of time and has earned its retirement.
I simply don't have the time to wade through review after review, so I thought Id cut out the middle man (me) and come straight to the enthusiasts and experts, in the hope that you guys will help me pick up from where I left off 5 years ago.
This PC needs to be a real number cruncher.
I'm a serious Maya artist and so like I say, this thing needs to be able to keep up with me and Maya - and that's asking a lot from consumer level hardware.
Also this PC will need some serious 3D power too so it can keep up with real time complex modelling.
I don't care which processor manufacturer I go with.
I just need a powerhouse CPU.
Obviously I want to be able to play games, that goes without saying.
Basically Im looking for advice as to what mobo and CPU to go for, taking all of the above into account.
Thank you for your time,
Tom.