I'm looking to build a powerful PC specifically for high-end 3D animation. My budget is around 1 lakh (a little over is okay too), but I really want to make sure it can handle heavy software smoothly, like Unreal, Blender, and 3ds Max. I have no prior knowledge about building PCs, so any suggestions for a solid build would be greatly appreciated!
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If you're really unsure about building it yourself, it's worth considering hiring someone to put it together. Focus on getting the right CPU for animation and a solid GPU. You might want to cut costs on the motherboard or case to save money. And honestly, 1 lakh might be a bit limited for the specs you want, so going for AMD and DDR4 could help keep within your budget!
Just an interesting tip: big studios like Pixar actually use Mac Pros for 3D rendering. If you're not comfortable with PC building, that might be a safer route. Otherwise, you'll need to do a good amount of research if you decide to build your own!
Honestly, a Ryzen 9950x is one of the best CPUs you can get for 3D animation. It's powerful and doesn't limit your upgrades. Make sure you also grab at least 32GB of DDR5 RAM—64GB would be ideal! For GPUs, the 7900xtx has 24GB of VRAM, which is awesome for this kind of work. Just don’t pay more than $1000 for it. And yeah, you can look for deals on eBay for the best prices!
That's correct! It's definitely a tight budget for what you're hoping to achieve.
For high-end animation, you'll definitely need a strong GPU and CPU. I’d recommend looking at things like the Nvidia RTX cards, maybe the 5070ti for a balanced build. If you're looking to splurge a bit, the RTX 5080 will give you even more power. Also, make sure you have at least 64GB of RAM; I have 96GB and it handles everything beautifully! Using 4 sticks of DDR5 can be tricky, so going with 2 sticks might be easier that way. Just a heads up, the Ryzen 9900x paired with an RTX 5070 should be your minimum starting point!
One lakh is roughly 800 pounds, so keep that in mind for your build costs, especially if you're aiming for high-end specs!