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Carrara GPU Use

Steve KSteve K Posts: 3,418
in Carrara Discussion

From Google Chrome AI: "Carrara, a 3D modeling and animation software, utilizes the GPU for rendering its scenes, particularly for display lists. While it uses older OpenGL display list technology, it leverages the GPU's capabilities effectively, especially for static geometry. However, Carrara's GPU usage is less efficient when editing meshes, as this process requires more CPU interaction."

I thought Carrara only used the GPU for animation previews, using OpenGL.  But this sounds like more than that.

I am considering a new computer, and have been looking at the mini PC's at under $500.  The specs look pretty good, fast AMD CPU's, etc.  Many have AMD Radeon  graphics which are "integrated" but get good reviews.   Will Carrara use these?  Any general comments on these mini PC's?

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  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 107,858

    I am very dubious about that - as I've said before, do not trust the computer, the computer is not your friend.

  • Steve KSteve K Posts: 3,418

    Richard Haseltine said:

    I am very dubious about that - as I've said before, do not trust the computer, the computer is not your friend.

    smiley  I should mention that I am currently leaning strongly toward yet another custom built machine by a local builder that has built all my machines going back a decade or more.  Fast AMD CPU, nVidia graphics card, dual SSD drives for my backup software, a DVD drive (yes, I need it for my libraries of sound FX, music, stock images, etc.)  And they run on and on ... 

    But those mini PC's are getting some good reviews ... indecision

  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 40,000

    no, Carrara only uses the CPU for render

    however it definitely uses the GPU for the viewport but it doesn't need to be Nvidia as OpenGL and only reasonably OK

    not a potato like my old Dell inspiron Craptop was or for that matter my onboard graphics on my Win7,

    about 2GB VRAM is fine, anything less it (the viewport) will struggle 

    will still render fine though 

  • Steve KSteve K Posts: 3,418

    WendyLuvsCatz said:

    no, Carrara only uses the CPU for render

    however it definitely uses the GPU for the viewport but it doesn't need to be Nvidia as OpenGL and only reasonably OK

    not a potato like my old Dell inspiron Craptop was or for that matter my onboard graphics on my Win7,

    about 2GB VRAM is fine, anything less it (the viewport) will struggle 

    will still render fine though 

    OK, thanks.  That's pretty much what I recall hearing long ago. yes

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