Entry-Level Houdini PC – HP Z440 – Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 (3.20 GHz) 8C – 32GB DDR4 – NVIDIA Quadro P5000 (16GB GDDR5X) – 1x 512GB SSD + 1x 2TB HDD – Windows 10

The HP Z440 Workstation is an ideal system for entry-level users working with Houdini, providing the performance and reliability needed to handle complex 3D modeling, animation, and visual effects. Powered by an Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4 processor, with 8 cores and a base clock speed of 3.2 GHz (boosting up to 3.6 GHz), this workstation ensures smooth operation when running simulations, managing particle effects, and rendering in Houdini. The 32GB of DDR4 RAM allows for efficient multitasking, enabling you to handle large datasets and resource-intensive projects without slowdowns.

The system is equipped with an NVIDIA Quadro P5000 graphics card, featuring 16GB of GDDR5X VRAM, which exceeds the minimum 12GB VRAM requirement for Houdini and allows users to fully utilize all the software’s features. The additional VRAM ensures smoother performance when working on GPU-accelerated tasks like fluid dynamics, particle simulations, and advanced rendering, providing real-time feedback and faster computation of complex visual effects. Houdini also recommends more VRAM to handle the most demanding projects, and the P5000’s 16GB gives you the headroom needed for intensive tasks.

For storage, the system includes a new 512GB SSD for fast boot times and quick access to active projects and software, alongside a 2TB SATA HDD to store large simulation files, project data, and rendered outputs.

Additionally, this workstation comes with a 1 Year – PCSP Advantage Warranty, covering all costs of replacing any defective components, ensuring long-term reliability and peace of mind. The HP Z440 Workstation is a great solution for Houdini users, offering the necessary processing power, memory, and graphics performance to work with complex 3D projects efficiently.

*** Please note: Applications are not included and must be installed by the user. ***