Video Card for #D

[GreenMan415]

I did a quick search of the forums but with technology changing every second I thought I would still post this question. I am building a machine for a co-worker who does a LOT of rendering mostly in 3DS and Revit. I have a pretty open budget for it and want to make sure I get my money's worth for the graphics card. What would be the best I could get for the graphics card that will help him render better. Or should I spend more money on the processor and memory?

[BeKirra]

I also have a similar question to everyone:
What is your suggestions for the mother board, CPU & graphic card as I am going to build a new PC?
My PC will be based on:
1) Windows 7 (64 bits)
2) Architecture 2010
3) Inventor Pro 2010

[slozano]

A good Video Card for the money is the Nvidia QuadroFX 3800. It's about 800 dollars. Also, if you run 3DS Max, and other graphics intensive app's. You would be better off running in a 64 bit OS. I currently run Vista 64 bit with a Quadcore Xtreme 3.0ghz processor and 8gb of Ram. I have a QuardoFX 1800, but soon to upgrade to the QuadroFX 3800. I also believe that you need a good performance Hard Drive, so I use a Western Digital VelicoRaptor 150gb hardrive.

-Steve