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AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Review for Content Creators – Goodbye Competition

November 26

Cinebench R23 Scores [Updated Results]

November 25

Whirlwind FX Element Keyboard Review

November 7

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Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering

Best Workstation for 3D Modeling & Rendering

by Alex Glawion

The most interesting thing about looking for a Computer or Workstation for 3D Modeling and Rendering, is the fact that 3D Modeling and (CPU) Rendering are two very different use cases.

Benchmarks & Lists

PC-Recommendations

Complete Guide to Building your own PC

Building your own PC is extremely easy, helps you save lots of money and teaches you some of the inner workings of how a PC functions. We've put together a 4-Step Guide to finding and assembling the perfect Computer for yourself:

What Kind of Computer Do You Need? (Step-by-Step)

1. What kind of PC do you need?

Parts Needed to Build a PC (Computer Parts List & Explanation)

2. Parts needed to build a PC

PC-Builder: Find The Best Parts For Your PC & Workstation

3. Easy PC-Part Recommendations

How to Build a PC: Beginner’s Guide (Choose your Parts & Assemble)

4. How to Build & Assemble a PC

3D Animation & Rendering SEE All

Cinema 4D, Blender, Octane, Redshift, VRAY

Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid

UPDATED October 6, 2020 by Alex Glawion

This is one of the first things you need to know when planning a new PC for Rendering Workloads:

Best Computer for Blender (Workstation & PC-Build Guide)

UPDATED October 15, 2020

Best Laptop for Animation [2020 Guide]

UPDATED May 19, 2020

Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering

UPDATED November 24, 2020

Video Editing SEE All

Premiere Pro, Rendering, Solid State Drive (SSD)

Best Laptop For Video Editing [2020 Guide]

UPDATED June 10, 2020 by Alex Glawion

A short overview for those of you who just want some quick suggestions – These are our top picks for the Best Laptops for Video Editing:

Best Computer for Video Editing [2020 Guide]

UPDATED October 15, 2020 by Alex Glawion

Video Editing – One of the most popular things you can do on a Computer or Workstation.

How Much RAM Do You Need For Video Editing

UPDATED May 19, 2020 by Alex Glawion

Are you thinking about getting a new Video Editing Desktop PC or a Video Editing Laptop or want to upgrade your existing one?

PC Builds SEE All

3D-Modeling, Rendering, Cinema 4D, Blender,After Effects

Best Workstation PC For 3ds Max [Updated Guide]

UPDATED October 24, 2020 by Alex Glawion

Autodesk’s 3ds Max is as popular as it is demanding on your hardware.

Best PC / Workstation for Autodesk Revit [Updated Guide]

UPDATED October 26, 2020

Best PC / Workstation (DAW) for Audio Editing & Music Production

UPDATED October 15, 2020

How to Build your own Render Farm [Ultimate Guide]

UPDATED October 15, 2020

Hardware SEE All

Processor (CPU), Graphics Card (GPU), Memory (RAM), Motherboard

AMD Zen3 – 5000 Series CPUs Release

UPDATED November 1, 2020 by Jerry James

AMD announced its newest range of Ryzen 5000 (yes, we’re skipping 4000 on the desktop) on October 8th.

New GPU Launches: RTX 3000, AMD RDNA2 and Zen3

UPDATED September 14, 2020 by Jerry James

Nvidia’s announcement about the RTX 30-series of Ampere GPUs will interest gamers and creators alike.

Core i9 10900K and Core i5 10600K Review for CG-Workloads: 3D Viewports Still Love Intel

UPDATED September 11, 2020 by Jerry James

Yes, I know.

Benchmarks SEE All

Cinema 4D, Octane, Redshift, VRAY, NVIDIA

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Review for Content Creators – Goodbye Competition

UPDATED November 26, 2020 by Jerry James

AMD released its newest range of Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs on October 8th.

Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark & Scores (Updated Results)

UPDATED November 21, 2020

Single vs Dual vs Quad Channel Memory on Ryzen Threadripper (Benchmarks)

UPDATED May 19, 2020

Cinebench R20 Scores (Updated Results)

UPDATED November 7, 2020

Laptops SEE All

AMD, Intel, Animation

Best Laptops for Graphic Design

UPDATED May 19, 2020 by Alex Glawion

In any business, time is money, so it’s important to have the best equipment to make your work as efficient as possible.

ASUS PRO DUO Hands-On & Short Review

UPDATED March 27, 2020 by Jerry James

I recently got a chance to get up close and personal with one of the most unique laptops out there – the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581.

Best Laptops For Photo Editing [2020 Guide]

UPDATED September 22, 2020 by Christopher Harper

Today, we’re going to teach you all you need to know to buy the best laptop for photo editing.

Graphic Design SEE All

Photoshop, Monitor, Memory (RAM)

Best Laptops for Graphic Design

UPDATED May 19, 2020 by Alex Glawion

In any business, time is money, so it’s important to have the best equipment to make your work as efficient as possible.

Best PC for Adobe Illustrator & Vector Illustration

UPDATED October 15, 2020

Best Monitor for Graphic Design, Video Editing & 3D Animation (Updated)

UPDATED May 25, 2020

Best Computer For Graphic Design

UPDATED October 15, 2020

Photo Editing SEE All

Photoshop, PC/Workstation, Laptop

Best Computer for Photo Editing [2020 PC BUILD]

UPDATED October 15, 2020 by Asher Stephenson

While photo-editing software has become incredibly portable, it’s hard to deny the value of a proper workstation for professional work.

Best Laptops For Photo Editing [2020 Guide]

UPDATED September 22, 2020 by Christopher Harper

Today, we’re going to teach you all you need to know to buy the best laptop for photo editing.

How Much RAM Do You Need For Photoshop

UPDATED May 19, 2020 by Alex Glawion

Knowing how much RAM or Memory you need for editing your Photos in Photoshop can be quite tricky at times because there are so many factors to keep in mind.