Is it worth it?
Okay guys, I'd like your opinion. I'm debating on upgrading my PC. It's either I spend a little in hopes for a dramatic increase in render time or I spring for a super new awesome shiny lightening fast computer.
Currently I have a xw4400 HP workstation. Here are the specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Processor/ 2.13 GHz, 4 MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB, Dual-Core, Intel Virtualization
4 GB (2 x 2 GB) PC2-5300E DDR2-667 Unbuffered ECC
160 GB 7200 RPM Drive (with bad sectors)
Ubuntu 12 (32-bit, by accident)
I can spend $270 and upgrade said machine with:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Processor/ 2.67 GHz, 4 MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB, Dual-Core, Intel Virtualization
8 GB (4 x 2 GB) PC2-5300E DDR2-667 Unbuffered ECC
SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE120BW 2.5" 120GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Ubuntu 12 (64-bit)
They questions is, How dramatically faster would my render times be?
Currently I have a xw4400 HP workstation. Here are the specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Processor/ 2.13 GHz, 4 MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB, Dual-Core, Intel Virtualization
4 GB (2 x 2 GB) PC2-5300E DDR2-667 Unbuffered ECC
160 GB 7200 RPM Drive (with bad sectors)
Ubuntu 12 (32-bit, by accident)
I can spend $270 and upgrade said machine with:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Processor/ 2.67 GHz, 4 MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB, Dual-Core, Intel Virtualization
8 GB (4 x 2 GB) PC2-5300E DDR2-667 Unbuffered ECC
SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE120BW 2.5" 120GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Ubuntu 12 (64-bit)
They questions is, How dramatically faster would my render times be?