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FormZ

FormZ is a CAD package that’s been a key tool in almost every type of 3D design profession. While it’s a common tool in architecture, it’s also been used in the film industry for pre-production set design. You’ll find FormZ renders used as illustration and as part of video productions, thanks to its animation capabilities. If you’re looking to get in on the shiny FormZ action, what sort of computer should you get?

CPU RECOMMENDATIONS

FormZ offers a bit of a conundrum when it comes to picking the right CPU. While you’re actually modelling your scene or objects, it doesn’t use many threads. Which means you’ll get the best performance from a CPU with high individual clock speeds. In modern CPU terms, you want something that will turbo like crazy when only a handful (or just one!) cores are in use. However, as soon as you hit the button to render the scene it’s all about how many cores you can throw at the problem. In other words, we want a CPU with fast turbo modes for single-core performance, but plenty of cores to get renders done.

If you don’t care about CPU render time for whatever reason, a fast hex- or octa- core CPU is probably the way to go. If you need both, the latest high-core count Ryzen CPUs are more appropriate.

GPU RECOMMENDATIONS

One reason you may not care about CPU render times is because you plan on using one of the GPU-based rendering options that FormZ offers. Some users like to use GPU rendering as a fast high-quality preview of their model, but then prefer the final look and quality of CPU rendering.

FormZ recommends a GPU that scores 3500 on PassMark, which is about the performance of a Nvidia GTX 960. Clearly such a card is too outdated for anything remotely useful in a professional context. It’s also not the level of GPU you need for actual GPU rendering. It’s just the recommended starting point for good performance in your modelling viewport. If you actually want to have fast GPU rendering, by using a GPU-only or hybrid rendering mode, then a modern Quadro or even RTX 30-series GPU is a solid choice. An Nvidia GPU is strongly recommended especially since FormZ added support for V-Ray as a rendering engine in 2018. V-Ray supports rendering using Nvidia CUDA cores and CPUs, or both at the same time using a hybrid rendering approach.

RAM RECOMMENDATIONS

The official recommended amount of RAM for FormZ is 4GB, but once again this is a complicated answer since the actual amount of RAM required depends on the complexity of your models and the rendering options you choose. In situations like these we recommend no less than the working minimum for general-purpose workstations, which is now settling on 32GB of RAM, with 16GB being the bare minimum. The good news is that RAM is relatively inexpensive and it’s better to have more than you need, since work slows to a crawl as soon as the software has to start swapping to disk. Speaking of which...

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

FormZ has no special storage requirements, other than having enough space for the program and your projects. So the recommendation here is to have a system equipped with a fast, modern NVME SSD for your operating system, applications and active projects. With a large mechanical drive to store renders and other data which are appropriate for cold storage.

For more information on this application please visit their website at: http://www.formz.com/

Operating systems supported by FormZ:

Windows and macOS





LIST OF COMPATIBLE WORKSTATIONS


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Titan C261 - 13th Gen Intel Core Series Processors Mobile Mini ITX Workstation PC for CAD/CAM up to 24 CPU Cores Titan C261 - 13th Gen Intel Core Series Processors Mobile Mini ITX Workstation PC for CAD/CAM up to 24 CPU Cores


A Mini ITX workstation might be small and portable, but that doesn’t mean you have to compromise where it really matters. The Titan C261 is equipped with the latest Intel Alder Lake CPUs and full-sized GPU options, which means you can smash professional computing workloads wherever you set up shop.





13th Gen Intel Core Compact / Portable Workstation Computer for:


CAD/CAM • Graphic Design • 3D Modeling • CGI • Computer Animation • Video Editing • Design & Visualization • Gaming

Starting Price: $1,550.00
Titan  Vulcan  X170 - 14th Gen Intel Core Series 24 Cores Processor Mobile Workstation PC for CAD Designs Titan Vulcan X170 - 14th Gen Intel Core Series 24 Cores Processor Mobile Workstation PC for CAD Designs


Not every power user who has to take to the road needs a portable rendering station.The X170M is perfect for the professional who prioritizes CPU threads over GPU power to create a powerhouse notebook that is also truly portable. If you’re a non-3D creative professional on the go the X170M may just be the perfect workstation for you.





13th Gen Intel Core Mobile Workstation Laptop Computer for:

CAD/CAM • Graphic Design • 3D Modeling • CGI • Computer Animation • Video Editing • Design & Visualization • Gaming

Starting Price: $1,595.00
Titan C361 - 14th Gen Intel Core Series Processors Portable Mini ITX Workstation PC for CAD/CAM up to 24 CPU Cores Titan C361 - 14th Gen Intel Core Series Processors Portable Mini ITX Workstation PC for CAD/CAM up to 24 CPU Cores


Say hello to the Titan C361 - a powerhouse workstation engineered for professionals in CAD/CAM, 3D rendering, and intensive computing tasks at an even more impressive price. Take it anywhere with you!






14th Gen Intel Core Compact / Portable Workstation Computer for:

CAD/CAM • Graphic Design • 3D Modeling • CGI • Computer Animation
• Video Editing • Design & Visualization • Gaming

Starting Price: $1,645.00
Titan C161 - 11th Gen Intel Core Series Processors Compact Workstation PC for CAD Design up to 10 CPU Cores Titan C161 - 11th Gen Intel Core Series Processors Compact Workstation PC for CAD Design up to 10 CPU Cores


Workstation laptops aren’t the only way to take massive computing power with you on the road (or to the next room). Featuring the brilliant portable Lian Li TU150A case, the Titan C161 lets you take the performance to where it’s needed most.






11th Gen Intel Core Compact / Portable Workstation Computer for:

CAD/CAM • Graphic Design • 3D Modeling • CGI • Computer Animation • Video Editing • Design & Visualization • Gaming

Starting Price: $1,795.00
Titan W161 - 11th Gen Intel Core Series Processors Workstation PC for CAD Modeling up to 16 CPU cores Titan W161 - 11th Gen Intel Core Series Processors Workstation PC for CAD Modeling up to 16 CPU cores


With its sporty twin-fan front intake and clean sports car lines, you’d be forgiven for thinking that our W161 is another hotrod PC meant for entertainment. The truth is this one of our most balanced workstations aimed at accelerating the workflow of CAD/CAM professionals while providing enough multi-core power to remain flexible. Sporting the latest Intel Comet Lake i9 technology, the W161 is a sign that your CAD workstations need an upgrade.






11th Gen Intel Core Compact ATX Workstation Computer for:

CAD/CAM • Graphic Design • 3D Modeling • CGI • Computer Animation • Video Editing • Design & Visualization • Gaming

Starting Price: $1,995.00
Titan S261 - 13th Gen Intel Core Series Processors 4U Rackmount Workstation PC for CAD/CAM up to 24 CPU Cores Titan S261 - 13th Gen Intel Core Series Processors 4U Rackmount Workstation PC for CAD/CAM up to 24 CPU Cores


Designing a server for CAD/CAM users is always a challenge. These workloads benefit from fast single-core performance, but having many cores speeds up CPU-based final rendering. Use a CPU with too many cores, and the minute-to-minute design experience can suffer thanks to low single-core performance.





4U Rackmount Workstation / Server Computer for:

Design & Visualization • Data Analysis • AI / Deep Learning Computing • Media / Video Streaming • Cloud Gaming • Animation and Modeling • Design & Visualization • 3D Rendering • Diagnostic Imaging • Machine Learning

Starting Price: $2,120.00
Titan S361 - 14th Gen Intel Core Series Processors 4U Rackmount Workstation PC for CAD/CAM up to 24 CPU Cores Titan S361 - 14th Gen Intel Core Series Processors 4U Rackmount Workstation PC for CAD/CAM up to 24 CPU Cores


Meet the Titan S361, a 4U Rackmount Workstation PC designed for the most demanding CAD/CAM applications, when you want to work from anywhere and still get things done.





4U Rackmount Workstation / Server Computer for:

CAD/CAM • Design & Visualization • Data Analysis • AI / Deep Learning Computing • Media / Video Streaming • Cloud Gaming • Animation and Modeling • Design & Visualization • 3D Rendering • Diagnostic Imaging • Machine Learning

Starting Price: $2,120.00
Titan W261 - 13th Gen Intel Core Series Processors Workstation PC for CAD/CAM up to 24 CPU Cores Titan W261 - 13th Gen Intel Core Series Processors Workstation PC for CAD/CAM up to 24 CPU Cores


Dynamite may come in small packages, but the Titan W261 is more like a brick of C4 ready to blow a hole through your workload. With the latest Alder Lake 13th-generation Intel CPU technology, you can crunch the big numbers in the background while getting on with writing those reports (or watching YouTube) in the foreground.





13th Gen Intel Core Compact ATX Workstation Computer for:

Rendering • CAD/CAM • Graphic Design • 3D Modeling • CGI • Computer Animation • Video Editing • Design & Visualization • Gaming

Starting Price: $2,145.00
Titan W361 - 14th Gen Intel Core Series Processors Workstation PC for CAD/CAM up to 24 CPU Cores Titan W361 - 14th Gen Intel Core Series Processors Workstation PC for CAD/CAM up to 24 CPU Cores


Embark on a journey of unrivaled performance with the Titan W361, a workstation that epitomizes power and precision. At its core lies the 14th Generation Raptor Lake processors, offering up to 24 cores to breeze through complex computations and multi-threaded applications. Choose between Intel Core i5, i7, or i9 to match your need for speed and efficiency.





14th Gen Intel Core Compact ATX Workstation Computer for:

Engineering • 3D Rendering • CAD/CAM • Graphic Design • 3D Modeling • CGI • Computer Animation • Video Editing • Design & Visualization • Gaming

Starting Price: $2,245.00
Titan Vulcan 24 - Overclocked 14th Gen Intel Core Processors Mini ITX Workstation PC for CAD/CAM up to 24 CPU Cores Titan Vulcan 24 - Overclocked 14th Gen Intel Core Processors Mini ITX Workstation PC for CAD/CAM up to 24 CPU Cores


Introducing the extraordinary Titan Vulcan 24, an AI-Overclocked 13th Gen Intel Core Processors Mini ITX Workstation PC, crafted for CAD/CAM enthusiasts who demand peak performance without compromise.





14th Gen Intel Core Overclocked Workstation Computer for:

CAD/CAM • Graphic Design • 3D Modeling • CGI • Computer Animation • Video Editing • Design & Visualization • Gaming

Starting Price: $4,395.00
   
 
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