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Create a budget by considering your rendering needs. An Adobe After Effects rendering computer for a novice could use a quad-core processor and non-workstation graphics. A professional architect might need a large workstation to render AutoCAD graphics.
Select the motherboard and processor first. A low-end computer could be built with an AMD quad-core processor, a mid-range could use an Intel quad-core, higher still an Intel 6-core, and dual or quad XEONs with 4-6 cores each is the generally accepted to be top quality.
Find a power supply and case that matches the specifications of your motherboard, CPU and graphics cards. A workstation ATX motherboard will require a larger case than a standard ATX motherboard. The power supply should be around 600-1000 watts to accommodate the energy-hungry graphics cards and hard drives.
Select hard drives that match the RAID connectors on your motherboard. Look for SATA, if possible. Also look for the speed. Never get hard drives with a speed less than 7,200 RPM unless they will be used for storage only. 7,200 RPM or 10,000 RPM in a RAID 5 or 0 array would be best.
Find RAM that is error correcting if the budget allows, otherwise get at least 6 GB for a quad-core CPU, 12 GB for 6 core or dual XEON (quad) and 24 GB for Dual or quad 6-core XEONs. RAM is very important for rendering applications and not having enough can cripple to effectiveness of your CPU.
Purchase an optical disc drive with either a DVD-R or Blu-Ray-R drive. An optical disc drive will not help speed up the rendering process, but might be necessary for exporting the finished product.
Select a video card that is Adobe approved if your computer will be used for video rendering. If you will be using your computer for 3D renderings, select the workstation-approved video cards from Nvidia or ATI. Nvidia's is called Quadro while ATI's is FirePro.
Build the Computer
Mount the power supply in the case and make sure all the fans are tightly screwed in.
Place the motherboard into the case, then secure it. Unlock the CPU lock and put the CPU in pins side down.
Squirt a copious amount of the thermal paste onto the CPU, then place the fan and heat sink on top. Lock both into place using the motherboard clips.
Put the RAM into the motherboard's RAM slots, and make sure they are secure by locking them into place with the clips.
Insert the video card into the PCI-Express slot and attach the power cable. If you are running multiple video cards in SLI, attach the SLI cable.
Place the hard drives into the hard-drive bay and the optical disc drive into its bay. Attach the SATA cables from both to the motherboard, then connect the power cables. If you are using multiple drives with RAID, configure it.
Connect the power cables to the motherboard and check all connections to make sure they are secure. Close the case, attach a monitor, keyboard and mouse. Press the power button. The computer should boot up and display BIOs.
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How to Get Free Money to Remodel Your HomeIn Feburary 2016 19,
In Feburary 2016 19,
Decide which areas of your house need remodeling or upgrading. (You get the most value out of kitchen and bath remodeling.) Write down the appliances that you want to replace. Think about windows, doors, insulation, air conditioning, water heaters, roof, weather-stripping and other areas of your home that need work. Does your kitchen need a new refrigerator, oven, dishwasher? How about your bathrooms? Can you use a new toilet or shower head? The government and your utility companies are more than happy to encourage you with money to buy more energy efficient appliances and fixtures in those areas.
Before you buy anything, check the government website to see the details and links to the products that qualify for credits. www.energystar.gov/taxcredits (See link below.) Make sure if you purchase a product on their list, you have the correct model and make. Not all Energy Star products qualify. If you buy the right brand, but the wrong model number number, you will not be getting any free money.
Now check with your local utility company for any rebate programs that might currently be in the works for kitchen appliances and bathroom toilets, shower heads and faucets. To find them online, type in the name of your utility company (the name is on your utility bills) and the word 'rebates' to a search engine like Google. (For example: I typed: Southern California Edison Rebates. Look for products that you were hoping to replace and copy down the manufacturer names and model numbers of the ones that qualify for rebates.
Next check your state government website for rebates and credits that will put money back in your pocket. To find them, do an internet search using your state and the words 'government' and 'rebates.' For example, I typed 'California government rebates.' Such a search brought up California's energy efficient appliance rebate program. Read through your state's rebate programs and write down the appliances and systems that qualify for rebates so when you go to the store, you can look at the products that will earn you money to remodel and upgrade your home.
Sometimes it might seem more cost effective to buy a lower priced appliance than the ones offered for tax credit or rebate. But be sure to factor in the energy savings of running the appliance and the value that you've added to your home before you make a decision. For example, a dishwasher with a rebate may cost $1,000, while a dishwasher with no rebate may cost $500. If the rebate gives you $350 back and you save $50 a year in energy costs, in 3 years you will be saving an extra $50 every year.
If you have a low income, you might be eligible for help from the Federal Weatherization Assistance Program which provides free of charge upgrades like sealing air leaks. You can find out if you qualify by calling the hotline at 800-363-3732.
In Feburary 2016 19,
Decide which areas of your house need remodeling or upgrading. (You get the most value out of kitchen and bath remodeling.) Write down the appliances that you want to replace. Think about windows, doors, insulation, air conditioning, water heaters, roof, weather-stripping and other areas of your home that need work. Does your kitchen need a new refrigerator, oven, dishwasher? How about your bathrooms? Can you use a new toilet or shower head? The government and your utility companies are more than happy to encourage you with money to buy more energy efficient appliances and fixtures in those areas.
Before you buy anything, check the government website to see the details and links to the products that qualify for credits. www.energystar.gov/taxcredits (See link below.) Make sure if you purchase a product on their list, you have the correct model and make. Not all Energy Star products qualify. If you buy the right brand, but the wrong model number number, you will not be getting any free money.
Now check with your local utility company for any rebate programs that might currently be in the works for kitchen appliances and bathroom toilets, shower heads and faucets. To find them online, type in the name of your utility company (the name is on your utility bills) and the word 'rebates' to a search engine like Google. (For example: I typed: Southern California Edison Rebates. Look for products that you were hoping to replace and copy down the manufacturer names and model numbers of the ones that qualify for rebates.
Next check your state government website for rebates and credits that will put money back in your pocket. To find them, do an internet search using your state and the words 'government' and 'rebates.' For example, I typed 'California government rebates.' Such a search brought up California's energy efficient appliance rebate program. Read through your state's rebate programs and write down the appliances and systems that qualify for rebates so when you go to the store, you can look at the products that will earn you money to remodel and upgrade your home.
Sometimes it might seem more cost effective to buy a lower priced appliance than the ones offered for tax credit or rebate. But be sure to factor in the energy savings of running the appliance and the value that you've added to your home before you make a decision. For example, a dishwasher with a rebate may cost $1,000, while a dishwasher with no rebate may cost $500. If the rebate gives you $350 back and you save $50 a year in energy costs, in 3 years you will be saving an extra $50 every year.
If you have a low income, you might be eligible for help from the Federal Weatherization Assistance Program which provides free of charge upgrades like sealing air leaks. You can find out if you qualify by calling the hotline at 800-363-3732.
In Feburary 2016 19,
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