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Originally Posted by link
I don’t know what the spec is you’re after but check out compatibility for the NVIDIA geforce 9800 gtx or one of it’s close siblings. I bought 2 of these recently and they are good at 3d modeling. Cost is around a couple of hundred $ (IIRC). I bought them from Dell after checking that they were compatible with the computer (hint)
There are a lot of good video cards that do 3d that aren’t that expensive. The FX 3500, as example, sells for around $400. Do a little shopping for something that matches the stated spec.
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The problem is that the specialized software I use has only been checked out on a few systems -- all high-end. They especially like the Nvidia FX series. The software license & maintenance & support fees are freaking insanely expensive, making the graphics cards seem reasonable. Ah, I'm just *****ing because of frustration. The software is pretty damned good and the tech support is very helpful -- very prompt and knowledgeable. Not your typical "You are caller 17, listen to Tom Jones sing ..." support. I can't recall being put on hold for more than a minute or so. But lordy, you pay for it!
What display system do you use for your 3d work?