I'm in the process of building a PC focused on VFX, CGI, and 3D work. Initially, I wanted to go with an all-Intel setup, but Ryzen seems to offer a better price-to-performance ratio. I've settled on the Ryzen 7 7700 CPU, but I'm uncertain about which GPU to choose. I'm debating between the RTX 4060 with 8GB of VRAM and the RTX 5060 Zotac with 16GB. Given that I'm just starting out and unlikely to upgrade this PC soon, I'd appreciate recommendations on whether those options are suitable, or if there are better alternatives in the same price range.
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Honestly, if you’re serious about getting into professional work eventually, I’d steer clear of anything in the xx60 series. Aim for at least 16GB of VRAM for rendering scenes, and consider something like a 5070ti. Investing in that now could save you in the long run as you progress.
Honestly, I'd suggest aiming for at least 32GB or even 64GB of RAM, especially for video editing tasks. Trust me, you'll hit limits with just 16GB. But if you're talking about the 16GB VRAM on the RTX 5060, that's a different story! I think that would be fine for starting out with VFX work.
Yep, the 5060ti with 16GB is a solid choice! Just avoid the 8GB cards. Also, I’d really recommend bumping your system RAM to at least 64GB, especially if you plan to dive into effects and simulations later on. I usually work with Houdini, and I can push it to 128GB for heavy simulations. But for Blender or Maya, 64GB should serve you well initially. If you have more questions, feel free to ask!
I have the exact setup you mentioned: an R7 7700 with a 5060ti 16GB. It's great for gaming at 1080p, but I’m not sure how it performs specifically for VFX work. You might find it completely adequate as you learn the ropes.
Oh, I see! Glad you clarified. Sounds like the 16GB VRAM should be okay for beginners, then.