Help understanding 3ds Max system requirements - Autodesk 3ds Max https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/ Forum Hum3D Discussion Board en-GB Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:58:37 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Help understanding 3ds Max system requirements https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/paged/2/#post-8219 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:03:52 +0000 One thing nobody mentioned - get good cooling! These high-end CPUs run HOT. Good airflow case + quality AIO cooler is must. Those Alienware cases are basically hotboxes.

]]> Autodesk 3ds Max Martindef https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/paged/2/#post-8219 RE: Help understanding 3ds Max system requirements https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/paged/2/#post-8176 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:36:58 +0000 bruh im running max on i5 and 16gb ram works fine lol why everyone so dramatic

]]> Autodesk 3ds Max WilsonGyday https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/paged/2/#post-8176 RE: Help understanding 3ds Max system requirements https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/paged/2/#post-8165 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:40:07 +0000 Using V-Ray GPU? Go heavy on VRAM. Nothing worse than scene crashing mid-render because GPU ran out of memory. 12GB absolute minimum.

]]> Autodesk 3ds Max HrentDelek https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/paged/2/#post-8165 RE: Help understanding 3ds Max system requirements https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/paged/2/#post-8153 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:58:23 +0000 Important note about RAM: Get 2x32GB instead of 4x16GB. Leaves room for future upgrade and generally performs better. Also, PCIe 4.0 NVMe makes huge difference when working with large scenes.

]]> Autodesk 3ds Max WilliamCarve https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/paged/2/#post-8153 RE: Help understanding 3ds Max system requirements https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/#post-8139 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:33:55 +0000 get m4 macbook pro instead 🍎

]]> Autodesk 3ds Max lonnnelNof https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/#post-8139 RE: Help understanding 3ds Max system requirements https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/#post-8127 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:48:47 +0000 Thanks everyone! Think I'll skip Alienware and go AMD route. One more question - dual monitors necessary or luxury?

]]> Autodesk 3ds Max Platoon https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/#post-8127 RE: Help understanding 3ds Max system requirements https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/#post-8110 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:32:29 +0000 Here's a solid $2000 build:

  • Ryzen 9 7950x - $490
  • 64GB RAM - $190
  • RTX 4080 Super - $1000
  • B650 Motherboard - $200
  • 1TB NVMe - $60
  • Case + PSU + Cooling ≈ $250

Much better value than any prebuilt.

]]> Autodesk 3ds Max Forgeni https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/#post-8110 RE: Help understanding 3ds Max system requirements https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/#post-8087 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:45:31 +0000 NVIDIA for 3ds Max, period. Most renderers (V-Ray, Arnold) use CUDA, which is NVIDIA only. Plus better driver support for professional apps. For CPU though, AMD currently beating Intel in price/performance and stability.

]]> Autodesk 3ds Max koako https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/#post-8087 RE: Help understanding 3ds Max system requirements https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/#post-8067 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:22:03 +0000 wait so nvidia or amd better??? seeing different answers everywhere...

]]> Autodesk 3ds Max GeorgeWaria https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/#post-8067 RE: Help understanding 3ds Max system requirements https://forums.3dmodels.org/3ds-max/help-understanding-3ds-max-system-requirements/#post-8041 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:04 +0000 Running Corona - went with 7950x, 64GB RAM, and modest RTX 3060. Since Corona is CPU-based, spent more on processor than GPU. Working great!

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