recommendation for a non-gaming machine

[paco]

I'm not sure if there is a real difference or not, but any suggestions would be great.

I'm building a new rig for a friend who does a lot of work with 2D and 3D animation. She does a lot of modeling and various other things for her animation. She uses apps like Maya, 3d Studio Max, Dreamweaver, etc.

What would be a good card for this? I don't really have a budget, so I'm looking for a few options. Thanks.

 

[Boyo]

I would recommend a 7600GS or the 7900GT. That should work just fine since she doesn't game.

 

[paco]

I would recommend a 7600GS or the 7900GT. That should work just fine since she doesn't game.

I did read that several other people use the 7800gtx. It seems like a lot cheaper alternative to the Quadro cards.

 

[keldegar]

The 6800GT/NU can be unlocked to quadro if you can find a used one..

http://forum.pcstats.com/showthread.php?t=30028

 

[rcf1987]

The 6800GT/NU can be unlocked to quadro if you can find a used one..

http://forum.pcstats.com/showthread.php?t=30028

I was just about to recommend that

 

[paco]

Looks like there is a 6800gt on newegg for $150 after MIR. That might be a good option. Thanks for the link to that softmod to a quadro.

I'll really have to find out her budget first, before I make a final decision.

Thanks for the suggestions. More are welcome.

 

[rcf1987]

You could probably get a better deal in the FT/FS forum if you don't mind buying used.

 

[topaimz]

well I'm not sure about 2D and 3D graphic editing, but I have a
x1600 512MB on my rig that I do video editing with (Avid Liquid Pro 7)
and it works just fine.

I'm not sure what the logic is behind it, maybe I'm just feeling things,
but I find higher amounts of memory better for video editing
7600GS vs x1600 512MB, the x1600 was faster at vid edit.

 

[Rob Black]

How about a card from Matrox?

http://www.matrox.com/

 

[HaMMerHeD]

I use Maya 7 and sometimes Max 8 with a BFG 7900 GT. I've never had problems with it being slow or anything.

 

[boomheadshot45]

7600 GT/6800 NU

 

[paco]

Cool, thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I'm still waiting to hear what she wants to spend. But frankly, anything is better than what she has now.

 

[OBSESSION]

I just pulled a BFG 6800GT (AGP) out of my computer as I completely upgraded it. Haven't had a chance to list it yet on the "for sale" forum. Feel free to IM or email me about it.