Hi Goldorak,

Thanks for your post. Could you explain exactly how Headless rendering will work? Its the first I've heard of it. I've searched the forum but I'm still not grasping the concept.

Does it mean that I could build a PC and stuff it with GPUs then connect my MacBook Pro and hit render ...

It won't work I'm afraid.

As far as I'm aware, The Intel Iris Pro does not support CUDA. You need an NVIDIA GPU (Maybe some AMD cards support it?).

Some old Macbook Pros (2013 15") had an additional NVIDIA GPU. You can run Octane on these but it is slow.

I'm in a similar position, I'm a mac ...

Peter, Thanks for for your post, Sorry for the delay, Christmas took over.

Its good to hear from someone who has used one of these mobile workstations and you made me chuckle with you descriptions of its limitations. I had turned a blind eye to weight and battery life so interesting to hear they ...

Hi Glimpse,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed response. Lots of food for thought.

Your advice about upgrading my 12 core mac tower would work if I didn't have to travel. I would love to stay with Mac OS and it would be the most cost effective solution, I haven't ruled ...

Hi,

I am new to Octane render and have some questions regarding a potential setup.

I am a 3D generalist working in product visualisation and character illustration. I currently work on the mac and use C4D, Modo, Zbrush and substance painter.

I have had a chance to demo Octane Render and I am ...