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subpixelsk:
Hi guys

I am currently using this build as workstation - i4770k, 32gb ram, gtx660, gigabyte z87p-d3
and this one as a node - i4790, 32gb ram, built in gpu, gigabyte z97p-d3

I recently started to experience problems with low RAM when working with large aerial scenes and 8k resolution so the question is - what possibilities do I have if I want to upgrade these computers for the best value possible? (under 1000 euro, the less the better - ideally under 700)

Thanks a lot

burnin:
32GB is max RAM size that those CPUs can handle. (i4790k & i4770k)
Sell both & make a better one... look in to this thread:
Guide for budget 32thread render node build / 2xXeon E5 2670v1 C2 sub 900 euro
or go directly to the page: http://talcikdemovicova.com/32-thread-build-on-budget/

subpixelsk:
Would that single build perform better than thosetwo I own now ?

Freakaz:
from my experience 2xE5 2670 performs ~4 times faster than i7-4770K, so i think it would outperform your WS+Node.

subpixelsk:
so my suggested build looks like this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Asus-Z9PE-D8-WS-SSI-EEB-Chipset-Socket-R-Workstation-C602-Motherboard-Intel-/142117601087?hash=item2116de7f3f:g:IuwAAOSw9IpX0jlE&autorefresh=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-PCS-Intel-Xeon-E5-2670-2-60-Ghz-20M-8-Core-CPU-Processor-SR0KX-C2-115W-LGA2011-/191914784425?hash=item2caf0336a9:g:WTkAAOSwvg9Xe9rQ
http://www.ebay.com/itm/48GB-64GB-96GB-8GB-605313-071-PC3-PC3L-10600R-DDR3-1333MHz-HP-G8-/131925366648?var=&hash=item1eb75d5778:m:mdxcvRK59Vni_XGxtbHqGWw 64 or 96gb

few questions - how much memory could I eventually install into this motherboard? would it be possible to use ram modules from my current build and just buy another 4x8 gb sticks for now and still be able to upgrade to 96 or 128 gb?

would fractal design tesla 500w be enough for the build? or do I need new PSU?

I would use case and cooling I have currently in my workstation

thanks

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