I am configuring a new workstation since my dual xeon workstation bogged down (for the nth time). this time the xeons will handle the renderings using backburner while the new desktop will be for most office work and modeling, maybe little rendering.
specs:
AMD64 3500+
2 gb RAM
Nvidia 6600
Raid 0 configuration
DVD writer +/-
Windows XP Pro 64bit
I will now be using viz2006 primarily and mentalray and probably maxwell.
Now, will max or viz and other plugins work if I use a a 64bit Xp Pro or should i use the 32bit version?
Which harddrive performs better in terms of speed and reliability?
Seagate SATA 2 or Maxtor SATA's?
any advice will be appreciated since i will be purchasing the workstation. I thought of using a nvidia quadro PCIe but budget wont allow it.
