Expert: Russell Calabrese - 6/13/2011

Question
Hi

Sir I am doing  Graphical works like  Maya, 3dx Max, Z Brush like that.

I want to built a new Workstation with  2 * Amd Opeteron 6168 (1.9GGhz 12 core processor)( so total 24 cores) + 16 gb Ram ddr3 (1333)

If we have more cores our Rendering work will be done quickly according to my experience. And some Applications run sommothly am i right or not (really i am confusing in this regard)

Intel is more expensive and that to in workstation series intel processors having only 6 cores. ( And expensive also compared with amd 12 core processor)

So please guide me which system is best to my Works(For Smooth real time working)  and Rendering purpose also.

Please give your valuaable suggestions and openions also. thanks for your time and attention


Atchuth

Answer
Hello Atchuth,

You are correct. The more processor power you have the faster and better your render time and applications will run smoother. I'm not familiar with the AMD processors and have only used the Intel processors. If you can afford to buy better equipment you should do so. Buying cheap unreliable equipment doesn't save you time or money in the long run.
This is more of a computer question than an animation question so I suggest you talk to a computer expert for this answer.

Hope this helps.

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