system specs

[Bryan Thatcher]

I'd like to know what other people are using. Here are mine, I cannot run large models very well....

OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
System Model Precision WorkStation T3400
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 6 Model 23 Stepping 6 GenuineIntel ~3158 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. A08, 8/14/2008
SMBIOS Version 2.5
Total Physical Memory 4,096.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 1.67 GB
Total Virtual Memory 2.83 GB
Available Virtual Memory 2.79 GB
Page File Space 6.36 GB
Name NVIDIA Quadro FX 570
Adapter Type Quadro FX 570, NVIDIA compatible
Adapter Description NVIDIA Quadro FX 570
Adapter RAM 256.00 MB (268,435,456 bytes)


... what would you recommend upgrading. Thanks.

[iankids]

Hi Bryan,

Looking at the list above, it would seem that the 3gig switch may not have been set on your machine. That is probably the first thing I would do as it is relatively easy and doesn't cost anything. Have a look through this or the hardware forum (or google) for instructions on setting the switch.

Otherwise, the big improvement for me was in changing from 32bit xp to 64bit vista.
64bit vista gets to use all of the ram available.

One of my machines is a similar spec to yours with 4gb ram and has no problems running 100mb models. As most of my work is smaller scale, 100mb is pretty much the largest file I typically run.

Ian

[cliff collins]

1. Windows Vista or Windows 7 64 bit
2. As much RAM as you can fit in the slots--8GB min.
3. Fast quad-core processor--Xeon or better w/ hyperthreading; good FBS
( Multi-core CPUs are more important for photorealistic rendering )
4. Decent video card w/ min 256MB and Direct 3D capability; nothing too high-end.

That would be a good start.

cheers..........

[dhurtubise]

There's a thread on the ahrdware section with a benchmark regarding that topic.