Ran SPEC – Standard Performance Evaluation Benchmark – Tests on my machine Specs: MSI NEO3 P45 MOTHERBOARD WITH INTEL CORE 2 QUAD Q8200 2.33Ghz 8Gb RAM, 4Gb Cache Below are pictures from the Maya Rendering script:
Decided to upgrade my main workstation’s Nvidia Quadro FX370 card ($129) to the XFX GTS 250 ($129 – previously $300++). Had to move almost everything around in my existing MSI Neo-6 motherboard. System: Running Vista Ultimate 64bit, 8Gb, Intel Quad core Q8200@2.33Ghz. 550W PSU Performance difference was significant. Summary and pictures below: Povray [Previous] 23m [...]