Thanks for all that.

The models are supplied as FBX so ive no way to alter them on import unfortunately.

But again, thank you for the tips, its good to hear Im basically doing the right things, and just keep an eye on stuff!

Cheers
AK

Ok i see yer

Yes that site is incredible, hats off!

Thank you again for all your help

Cheers
AK

Sorry, a follow up question!

I have been experimenting with low parallel samples, and it i think there's a good balance for reducing Vram and not increasing render time so much, that's great.

I have also been trying changing the texture 'import type' from auto to 16>8, my question is, as this ...

Thank you again guys I really appreciate it

After sharing your thought with boss, we are looking in to some upgrades, maybe swapping out the 2 x 3080s for 1 x 4090 and another smaller card for monitors. Or adding a new machine with that set up and keeping the 3080 machine for a new slave.

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Thanks guys, that's really helpful stuff

Yer I use only tiffs for inputs and exrs for output (99% of the time)

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Hello,
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Recently I have been making projects with higher poly counts, such as large scale airports and high poly kitchen appliances. Quite quickly I come across problems with Vram, not enough Vram.
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Oh Ok, i see. Thank you!

Hi, Sorry for asking about something that has been covered, but I cant find the thread!

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Currently i sit with,,,
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