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    Processor vs. GPU for 3D modeling and modding

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by londez, Mar 1, 2006.

  1. londez

    londez Notebook Evangelist

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    I know that the gpu is more important than the cpu for games, but is the GPU also more important than the processor for 3D rendering programs like XSI and Maya???
     
    londez, Mar 1, 2006
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  2. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    rendering will rely mostly on your cpu. playback of 3d animations will rely mostly on your gpu.
     
    drumfu, Mar 1, 2006
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