New BOXX renderfarms

Tommy Burns · August 9th, 2007

Hi all

Was thinking of getting one of these and I was wondering has anyone got one, used one, or even heard anything about their results and exactly how good they are. Seems pretty good on their site but I would love to hear from anyone that has experience of them.

Cheers

Tommy

Maxer · August 9th, 2007

I have several renderboxes from BOXX, I don't know if this is what your talking about or not. I haven't had any problems with them but I will say that they are over priced compared to other brands that are out there. I've been buying my computers from XI for the past few years and I've been very happy with the price and quality.

Dave Buchhofer · August 11th, 2007

A computer is a computer nowadays. The only real reason to go with a specialized rig is that its easier to configure with a reasonable operating system. (Good luck trying to get XP on anything resembling a blade at dell/hp/etc) and or for service based reasons, like not wanting to fark with X number of machines and issues when/if something goes down.

they may be very pricey, but a call to the office will net you a replacement part at your doorstep in the morning. (Recent experience with a failed power supply) complete with a box, rma, and fedex sticker to return the junked one.

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Tommy Burns Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 267 Name: Thomas Burns	New BOXX renderfarms Hi all Was thinking of getting one of these and I was wondering has anyone got one, used one, or even heard anything about their results and exactly how good they are. Seems pretty good on their site but I would love to hear from anyone that has experience of them. Cheers Tommy

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Maxer Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Age: 34 Posts: 2,491 Name: Devin Johnston	Re: New BOXX renderfarms I have several renderboxes from BOXX, I don't know if this is what your talking about or not. I haven't had any problems with them but I will say that they are over priced compared to other brands that are out there. I've been buying my computers from XI for the past few years and I've been very happy with the price and quality. __________________ “There is no spoon” http://devinjohnston.cgsociety.org/gallery/

August 11th, 2007	#3 (permalink)
Dave Buchhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 277 Name: Dave Buchhofer	Re: New BOXX renderfarms A computer is a computer nowadays. The only real reason to go with a specialized rig is that its easier to configure with a reasonable operating system. (Good luck trying to get XP on anything resembling a blade at dell/hp/etc) and or for service based reasons, like not wanting to fark with X number of machines and issues when/if something goes down. they may be very pricey, but a call to the office will net you a replacement part at your doorstep in the morning. (Recent experience with a failed power supply) complete with a box, rma, and fedex sticker to return the junked one. __________________ Dave. TD / EwingCole DMG

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