#Hardware?
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This message was put up here by me but I got no response. Would
someone KINDLY help here please. Thanks.
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Hi all,
I've been using 3DS since R2. I,m doing good with 3DS and making a
living. My question is regarding hardware purchase.
I would like to upgrade from 486/33. I have heard Micron computers are
working well with 3DS. Is that true? If yes, what configuration,
motherboard, VGA, and so on do I ask for. What brand mouse works
better? What kind of backup do you recommend? PCI or VLB? Does liquid
soeed make a difference with 90mhz?
Artisticaly I do well. But when it come to hardware I STOP. Any input,
Brand names and model No. or comments are appreciated in advance.
I use DEC pc's (they're all PCI). No brainer. They work. If they
break, call DEC and the guy will be at your doorstep with a
replacement same day or next morning (and I live way out in the
middle of nowhere). More expensive than cheap clones? Sure. Now wait
'till you have a problem with a cheap clone.
I know 2 people with Micron Pentiums and they are both very pleased
with them. One of the guys you know and could probably tell you more
about his – Ralph Frantz. He hangs out on the forum sometimes. You
there Ralphy?!!
How did you know, That I Know Ralph.
I actually helped him to open his Micron box when he first got it. And I also
worked on his machine (at PYROS). But this is interesting. However, I didn't
work with it that long, so I don't know what happened later. But it was sure
fast.
Thanks for the info.
-Kouros
Kouros,
>> How did you know, That I Know Ralph. <<
your reputation precedes you, old chap <g>.
Well, I should let you know that, I read what you contribute up here, everyday.
I listen, read and i try to do my best, learning from people like you.
Especially when I'm in trouble with Hware.
Martin as long as I am up here, please help me out a bit.
I am currently employeed (been freelance so far) with the greatest Cable Co. in
N. America. They are just begining to understand the value of good graphics
Dpmnt. I am now in charge and have an open budget.
As I mentioned before I am artistically capable with 3DS. But I have a hard
time with Hware. I know just enough. But I need more thant that now.
Here is situation.
We are gonna purchase one PC (or complete workstation). If it takes off, which
I know it will, they are willing to purchase and network 15 other PCs. This is
all in my hands. Now for this 1st PC WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE PUT IN THE P.O.?
I have all the $$$ I can spend, I need the best, but there are so many choices.
Help me out here, and think of it as your own. As far as Video, we have D1, D2,
etc… and are not limited.
Thank you for your time in advance.
w/ regards,
-Kouros.
Kouros,
>> Now for this 1st PC WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE PUT IN THE P.O.? <<
I'd get a Pentium 90 (DEC or Micron would be fine), 32mb/64mb RAM depending on
kind of work (32mb OK for logos, 64mb better for architecture etc), Diamond
Stealth 64 display card with 4mb vram, 2-3gb hardrive, Exabyte 8505 10gb backup
(or HP/Sony DAT 8gb or similar), 20" monitor the brand is a personal choice
(look at a few). Get a UPS (uninterruptible power supply), a good 16-bit sound
card (Roland etc). I'd get a PAR or a MAX for realtime output of video to
anything you have in-house.
That should get you started. I assume you know what software you want.
Thanks Martin. This should do it.
I have the Micron P90 and it runs very well. Micron tec people are nice too.
I've just gotten in two TRI-Star Pentium 90's, and they fly. Tri-Star has got
incredibly fast, reliable machines. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.