Systems to run Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 on a budget.
Release Date | 2018-03-22 |
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Developer | Autodesk |
Publisher | Autodesk |
Pricing Model | Subscription |
Platforms | Windows |
Autodesk 3ds Max, formerly 3D Studio, then 3D Studio Max is a professional 3D computer graphics program for making 3D animations, models, games and images. It is developed and produced by Autodesk Media and Entertainment. It has modeling capabilities and a flexible plugin architecture and can be used on the Microsoft Windows platform. It is frequently used by video game developers, many TV commercial studios and architectural visualization studios. It is also used for movie effects and movie pre-visualization. For its modeling and animation tools, the latest version of 3ds Max also features shaders (such as ambient occlusion and subsurface scattering), dynamic simulation, particle systems, radiosity, normal map creation and rendering, global illumination, a customizable user interface, new icons, and its own scripting language.
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Pricing History
Judging by recent records, you can expect to pay around C$2,445 for Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 on a regular day, but here's how its price evolved during the last few months:
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Computer Specs to Look For
If you're conducting your own search, the following specs are the most common in mass-produced PCs capable of running Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 at a basic level:
Compatible Ready-Made Systems
The following Systems meet the minimal system requirements set by Autodesk 3ds Max 2021's developers. So, it should run, but you might experience slowdowns when working with larger, heavier files.
Matches are sorted by price, so if what you see doesn't match your expectations and you can afford to pay more, feel free to move on to the next page.

Acer Nitro 50 Gaming PC (N50-120-EB11)
If you're looking for a gaming rig but have limited funds to do so, this system is a compelling solution. It's a reasonably powerful PC for the price
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- Aspiring Creative
- Photo Editor
- Multitasker
- Productivity-Focused User
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Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
GPU
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, 4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Storage
512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
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Acer Nitro 50 Gaming PC (N50-120-EB12)
If you're looking for a gaming rig but have limited funds to do so, this system is a compelling solution. It's a powerful PC for the price and uses sm
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Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Hardcore Graphic Designer
- Serious Multitasker
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Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
GPU
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 12 GB
Memory
16 GB
Storage
1.5 TB total, Solid State (very fast), 72000+ RPM hard drive (fast)
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Asus ROG Strix G10CE Gaming PC (G10CE(SPL)-BBI560-CB)
This pre-built Gaming Rig is quite capable for the price, and if you're looking for a gamin PC you can take home and play with tonight, this could be
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3ds Max |
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Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Hardcore Graphic Designer
- Serious Multitasker
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Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
CPU
Intel Core i5-11400
GPU
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 12 GB
Memory
16 GB
Storage
512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
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Asus ROG Strix 15-inch Gaming Laptop (G513QY-DH99-CA)
If you need a gaming rig you can take out on the road, this could be a compelling solution. With fast storage and memory and a built-in gaming monitor
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Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Road Warrior
- Serious Photo Editor
- Serious Multitasker
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Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), FreeSync, IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
GPU
Acer Radeon RX 6800M, 12 GB
Memory
16 GB, Dual-Channel
Storage
512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
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Gigabyte AORUS 17-inch Gaming Laptop (AORUS 17 XE4-73US514)
This laptop packs some serious horsepower, promising rich interactive experiences in demanding video games as well as video and graphical creations so
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Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Serious Multitasker
- Gamer
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Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
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17", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
Intel Core i7-12700H
GPU
Nvidia Geforce RTX 3070 Ti, 8 GB
Memory
16 GB, Dual-Channel
Storage
1 TB total, Solid State (very fast)
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MSI Aegis ZS 5DS-264US Gaming Desktop (AEZS5DS264)
This powerful gaming PC delivers impressive performance without going all-out on your wallet.
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Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Hardcore Graphic Designer
- Serious Multitasker
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Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
GPU
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, 12 GB
Memory
16 GB, Dual-Channel
Storage
500 GB total, Solid State (very fast)