Le 22/08/2013 21:49, Samuel Benge nous fit lire :
> Hello everyone,
> 
> Well I've had the same computer since 2007, and I think it's now time for an
> upgrade. I'd like to spend less than $750 if I can. I will probably be building
> the thing myself this time. Here are my questions:
> 
> Should I go with a 32 or 64-bit system?
> 

If more than 3.5 GB of ram, 64 bits system is better. (but may be more
expensive)

> Windows 7 or 8?

Well, If you have to use Windows, the German Government is now warning
that 8 is an unacceptable security risks. Up to you.
I heard that the Start button will be back in 8.1... may be just a rumor.

> 
> What kind of GPU should I get? I'd like something with CUDA, as I want to take
> advantage of Blender's support for hardware rendering. Besides, there are other
> things out there CUDA is good for (3D cellular automata, real-time raytracing
> engines, etc.). The card would also have to be good enough to play Minecraft on
> the "far" distance setting without any lag, possibly using the pixel shader mods
> out there without any slowdown, as well.

If Cuda, it's a nvidia card. I heard GTX 570 were fine (and stay away
from Titan (overpriced))... now if you can put a hand on it; seems the
market is 6xx or 7xx only now.

I presume you will keep your current display, so check (and double
check) the connector on the model you will buy (VGA is dead, DVI is
obsolete, HDMI is painful and compromised... and 4K is only in 2.0 yet
to be finalized, displayport is limited in single link to 2560x1600 and
might come as minidisplayport, so no real good connector but the one you
have).

> 
> What cheap (but good) AV software would you recommend? Are the updates huge?

Ah!! the cheapest one anyway, with free update...

> 
> So I pretty much just need a good graphics and gaming computer. Your thoughts?

Gaming computers are extreme... at $750, you won't go far (from an
extreme gamer point of view: the graphic card will be already in the
$300+ and some bridge two of them...

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