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Hardware / Re: ergonomic work enviroment

« on: 2021-12-06, 19:55:50 »

Hi all,

Also using the MX Vertical for a couple of months, coming from the Anker Vertical Mouse. I had to adapt again as the hand position is quite different from the Anker mouse. Battery longevity is great and no lag issues so far when wireless (for the first month I used it plugged until I try it wireless). Like in the Anker model there's no support for the little finger, so it tends to rub against the mousepad, although it's quite less than the Anker.
Never tried a standing desk, but as I tend to get up and wander around when I get phone calls, I don't sit for that long!

all best,
Francisco

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[Max] General Discussion / Re: Corona for 3Ds MAx 2022

« on: 2021-03-26, 11:40:16 »

A bit off topic... but why was this 2022 release so silent? I only knew about it because the desktop App popped up there was a new update... The new Max seems to be a breaktrough modelling wise,

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Hardware / Re: PC Specification

« on: 2020-03-03, 17:29:09 »

Hi Fa2020,

Are you sure that the motherboard supports DDR4?

Cheers

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General CG Discussion / Re: best mouse for 3ds MAX

« on: 2019-02-07, 12:31:36 »

+1 Anker Vertical mouse (wired) user. After one morning using it and I'm converted! Very light and fast, the only downside is not having support for the small finger (pinky?) and it tends to rub on the mouse pad.

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General CG Discussion / Re: Floor Generator Quick Question

« on: 2019-02-07, 12:24:52 »

Hi Josh,

It's very annoying! But it's optional:
In the material editor, in the "Options" Menu, 1st or 2nd option is "Propagate Materials to Instances", turn it off!

Cheers,
Francisco

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Off-Topic / Re: Working via distance

« on: 2017-06-18, 16:05:04 »

What do you guys have against the free and native RDP from Windows? It works super fine for me, even over the internet. Only drawback is to have fixed IP in the remote machines.

Cheers

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Hardware / Re: Question - Storage

« on: 2017-06-18, 00:34:51 »

I would steer away from the Green WD's for project and data. At least Blue if you can't afford the Black ones. I've got WD Green for backup only, they are notoriously slow and go to "sleep" quite fast.

Cheers

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Hardware / Re: Workstation upgrade and Render node

« on: 2017-02-28, 17:15:25 »

I suggest you to wait the new AMD CPU and real benchmark.
Maybe it will be more convenient to build an AMD WS. We will see soon.

There's already a price drop in Intel CPU's in the US at some retailers.
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/matthew-wilson/intel-cpu-prices-start-to-drop-ahead-of-amds-ryzen-launch/

Cheers

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[Max] I need help! / Re: Lightmixer

« on: 2016-10-12, 17:10:01 »

Thanks Tom for the quick reply. I never used fusion but just tried "mixing" the light select elements in photoshop using screen mode and curves and it works fine! I'll try to animate them in After Effects.

Cheers,
Francisco

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[Max] I need help! / Lightmixer

« on: 2016-10-12, 16:25:11 »

Hi all,

Is it possible to save a lightmixer animation? I mean with a render finished is it possible to save a short animation from the VFB with lights dimming?

Thanks

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Hardware / Re: CPU cooling: push vs pull

« on: 2016-07-15, 21:29:22 »

Hi Romullus,

I think that air cooling is not an exact science :). There are many variables in the equation, if the case is well ventilated it probably won't do great difference..  So there's nothing like testing in same conditions for both setups. A few years ago I made some tests with different setups (positive vs negative pressure, push vs pull) and it was quite random results... An old I7-2600k with a CM Hyper 212 Evo "scored" around 2º Celsius cooler in pull setup comparing with push setup. I also tested push and pull (2 fans) on  I7-3930k with an Hyper 212 Evo and there was no difference between push+pull and just push.

Cheers

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Hardware / Re: Upgrade or buy new pc?

« on: 2016-06-16, 16:29:55 »

Hi,

That motherboard is EEB form factor. The case you choosed is the CM Trooper right? According to their website it supports only micro-ATX, ATX and XL-ATX, I'm not sure if it is compatible, is it? Also have you checked if you have enough space for the coolers and if it is "tall" enough to fit above the ram?

Cheers,

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Hardware / Re: Render nodes opinions

« on: 2016-03-05, 23:18:21 »

Hi Jurah,

I'm from Portugal and also had a HX650 that "died" shortly after 2 years old. The PSU has 5 years warranty but after the 2nd year I have to support the costs of shipping the in-warranty PSU (at least its what my hardware supplier told me) and they sent me a brand new HX750i free of charge.

Edit: I'm not sure but I think the only PSU's made by Seasonic are the ones from the AX line. Coincidentally I only bought CWT made Corsair PSU's (HX650, HX750i and RM650).

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Hardware / Re: Render nodes opinions

« on: 2016-03-05, 22:05:24 »

Hi've bought Core i7-3930k, core i7-4930k and core i7-5960X (not at once but along the past few years for my builds!) in box versions and none of them brought stock cooler.
About PSU's and altough I'm a fan of Corsair (never bought any from other brand) RM750 and RM850 had thermal issues that might have been corrected by now but check Corsair Forums to be sure first! I own a RM650 with a i7-4930K and a GTX760 and never saw the fan spinning neither in rendering or gaming wich means the PSU never reach the load necessary to heat enough to trigger the fan cooling. Also never had issues with this PSU but it's only 2 years old.

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Gallery / Re: GREAT WHITE SHARK

« on: 2015-10-28, 11:42:47 »

Great render!

If i had to point anything would be that its missing the disclaimer "no animal was harmed in the making of this image"

Congrats!