Looking to build a computer for handling 3D graphics for CNC
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Looking to build a computer for handling 3D graphics for CNC
Curious what people are using as far as processors, Graphic cards, Motherboards for rendering 2D and 3D artwork. I also plan to use the same computer or build a simple computer to run a CNC machine (Shopbot or Techno). I have been researching brands on New egg and figured I would ask the appropriate forum for help.
- glenn
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Re: Looking to build a computer for handling 3D graphics for CNC
Hello Blacknbart,
welcome to the forum,
I'll give you an example of the lower end that does the job,
I have a 2002 xp service pack 2
pentium 4 cpu 1.6gh
512 megabites of ram computer
I have aspire and mach3(runs the cam) on this computer.
this setup works good for me, but I have never seen a
different system, so maybe more power is better.
I'm sure others on the forum will tell you about their
particular setups and how they get along.
I always think of upgrades, but not till this quits working
for me!
As far as building a simple computer to run the cam, if money
is an issue,I recommend buying a used dell home computer pent. 4
tons on craig's list and ebay and I've found 2 less than 85.00 bucks delivered!
Good luck,
Glenn
welcome to the forum,
I'll give you an example of the lower end that does the job,
I have a 2002 xp service pack 2
pentium 4 cpu 1.6gh
512 megabites of ram computer
I have aspire and mach3(runs the cam) on this computer.
this setup works good for me, but I have never seen a
different system, so maybe more power is better.
I'm sure others on the forum will tell you about their
particular setups and how they get along.
I always think of upgrades, but not till this quits working
for me!
As far as building a simple computer to run the cam, if money
is an issue,I recommend buying a used dell home computer pent. 4
tons on craig's list and ebay and I've found 2 less than 85.00 bucks delivered!
Good luck,
Glenn
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Re: Looking to build a computer for handling 3D graphics for CNC
i just built a I7 2600 cpu machine.
ITs is very fast running Aspire. Most render 3d work is as fast as a mouse click.
8 gigs ram
50 vid car
500 watt power supply
ssd main
1.5 terra d drive
with all the goodies such as usb, sata 3 and sata 6
etc
800 bux
ITs is very fast running Aspire. Most render 3d work is as fast as a mouse click.
8 gigs ram
50 vid car
500 watt power supply
ssd main
1.5 terra d drive
with all the goodies such as usb, sata 3 and sata 6
etc
800 bux
- Adrian
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Re: Looking to build a computer for handling 3D graphics for CNC
I'd always go for two separate PC's for running the machine and designing on. They're completely different jobs and it's always best to have a dedicated PC on the CNC so you can strip it right down so you don't have issues with anti-virus, updates, screen savers etc etc all trying to take time away from the important job of sending instructions to the CNC.
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Re: Looking to build a computer for handling 3D graphics for CNC
adrian makes a great point.
That's what most others do. They run a xp dedicated computer just for the cnc controller.
Then you can design and tweak your art on the fast computer while the cnc is running in another room.
It is not a good idea to run anything extra on the controller computer while it is sending code to the cnc.
That's what most others do. They run a xp dedicated computer just for the cnc controller.
Then you can design and tweak your art on the fast computer while the cnc is running in another room.
It is not a good idea to run anything extra on the controller computer while it is sending code to the cnc.