I’m looking for recommendations on parts/builds to use in a budget blender rig. I’ll be using it to make models/rigging for three.js web apps.
I know this is probably something that has been covered in a million places online, but after spending the weekend waiting 30 seconds for every click in blender I’m ready for a little chit chat and hope the community will oblige and share some tips on building a cheap but solid rig.
Fine with sourcing used parts on Craigslist/online etc. I just want the best rig I can buy for the cheapest amount.
Would be using Linux fo sho!
Edit: I live in the US. Don’t have a hard budget in mind, just trying to be crafty.
Edit 2: I’m basically looking for the “used Honda civic” version of a blender rig. Started freelancing this year and haven’t made the big bucks yet, but hit the point where I need something to get work done
Thanks!
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If you’re using cycles, then I’m sorry to say, but you’re kind of looking for a “used Honda Civic” to take to a NASCAR race.
If at all possible, get at least an rtx 3000 series card. Hardware ray tracing is a complete game changer, just remember to enable it in blender when you get the card. Other than that, you basically just need a cpu that won’t bottleneck your graphics card, and probably 16gb of RAM.
If you’re just using eevee, then any gaming rig from the last *10 years is probably fine.
Edit: as someone else already said, use Nvidia cards if you’re using cycles.
*I guess blender only supports cards under 10 years old. Not sure if that’s a moving number or not.
