Dear all,

Although I have read, that minimum recommended memory for Houdini is 8GB, it looks like that is not enough.

On the other hand, affordable desktop solutions have hardware limits of 32 GB.

Is 32 GB just enough for complex particle effects? if I wish to overcome the limit of 32GB what options do I have? Is the only next step purchasing expensive workstation that can be 3000+ USD, or is there any acceptable workaround single user usage?

IMHO, I think that's why we have distributed simulations where you start simulating over multiple machines instead of just 1.

hi,

the new intel cpu's with the 2011 socket has got a limit of 64gb ram.
the current usd prices i don't know but it should be under 3000$ inclusive 64gb ram.