Can i use Maya

Can i use Maya

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Can i use Maya

Anonymous
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I have a laptop with an NVidia Quattro FX1800M video card and was wondering if this would work with Maya?  I would love to learn the software but am worried i'd see performance issues.

 

Thanks,

 

 

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dgorsman
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Please provide the specs for the rest of the system - processor, OS version, RAM, etc. as well as Maya version and intended use (school?  Playing around?  Production work?).  Everything works together so even if the video card is sufficient other parts may still cause problems.

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Anonymous
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Here are more of my specs.

OS - Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
8GB Ram
Intel Core i5 Dual Duo Core M580 @ 2.67MHZ (tested @2.79Mhz actual)
NVidia Quattro 1800M

I am looking to just learn some modelling and techniques as I was
thinking of applying for Animschool or some other program like that.
Just wondering if and what version of Maya would be best.

Thanks
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dgorsman
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What you've got should be OK for light learning; 8 GB RAM is a little light and you may find more of a bottleneck there first.

 

Typically older versions of software are not available.  Free 3-year educational licenses are available to those who are enrolled in an approved school program, so you should look into that first.

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If you are going to fly by the seat of your pants, expect friction burns.
"I don't know" is the beginning of knowledge, not the end.


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