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Middle Mouse Button not working? [Our Favorite Quick Fixes]

March 22

How to fix a CPU Fan that’s not spinning [Or does it not need fixing?]

March 21

Can You Run Two Different GPUs in One PC? [Mixing NVIDIA and AMD GPUs]

March 20

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3-Pin vs 4-Pin PC/Case Fans Compared [Differences & Which you’ll need]

by Christopher Harper

3-Pin and 4-Pin Fans, also known as PWM & DC Fans have a noticeable price difference. Is this extra pin worth the price difference, or are they essentially the same?

Benchmarks & Lists

PC-Recommendations

Complete Guide to Building your own PC

Building your own PC is easy. It's also cheaper than buying pre-built 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

Hardware SEE All

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

3-Pin vs 4-Pin PC/Case Fans Compared [Differences & Which you’ll need]

UPDATED March 23, 2023 by Christopher Harper

3-Pin and 4-Pin Fans, also known as PWM & DC Fans have a noticeable price difference. Is this extra pin worth the price difference, or are they essentially the same?

How to fix a CPU Fan that’s not spinning [Or does it not need fixing?]

UPDATED March 23, 2023 by Alex Glawion

CPU fans that don't spin aren't necessarily cause for alarm. They usually ramp up and down depending on your CPU's temperature. If they don't spin at all, though, you'll find possible fixes in this guide.

Can You Run Two Different GPUs in One PC? [Mixing NVIDIA and AMD GPUs]

UPDATED March 20, 2023 by Alex Glawion

While running multiple GPUs of the same brand in one PC is something quite common, mixing GPUs from different brands introduces stability issues and considerably narrows application support.

PC Builds SEE All

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

Which Upgrades Will Improve Your PC’s Performance The Most?

UPDATED January 28, 2023 by Christopher Harper

When the time and budget is rife for some PC-Upgrades, the first question certainly is: What should you upgrade first? Let me help you answer that!

Figma System Requirements & PC Recommendations

UPDATED December 26, 2022

Adobe XD System Requirements & PC Recommendations

UPDATED December 21, 2022

The Best Custom PC Builder Websites [Ranked]

UPDATED November 8, 2022

Apple Mac SEE All

Monitor, Mac, Apple

What Is Unified Memory (Apple) and How Much Do You Need?

UPDATED February 9, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Apple's Unified Memory Architecture brings with it some considerable benefits compared to regular x86 RAM. Thanks to its technical nature, close proximity to the CPU and GPU, performance is something to reckon with.

Best MacBook Air Alternatives in 2023

UPDATED January 26, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Apple's MacBook Air is popular, no doubt whatsoever. But one question does remains: Is it the best you can get for your workloads or is there something better, an alternative?

Best Mac Mini Alternatives [That are Cheaper and Faster]

UPDATED January 22, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Apple's Mac Mini is a surprisingly powerful yet compact device that allows you to run many demanding workloads. But there are some strong alternatives on the market that are cheaper and, yes, better! We take a closer look.

3D Animation & Rendering SEE All

Cinema 4D, Blender, Octane, Redshift, VRAY

Redshift System Requirements & PC-Recommendations

UPDATED October 29, 2022 by Alex Glawion

Redshift has conquered the GPU Rendering World by storm. But with all this popularity also come considerable performance demands. Here's our take on Redshift's System Requirements.

What Is “Rendering” in Digital Art? [2D/3D]

UPDATED September 21, 2022

Lumion System Requirements & PC-Recommendations [Updated]

UPDATED September 14, 2022

$IOR / Index of Refraction List For Common Materials [For Use In 3D Materials / Rendering]$

IOR / Index of Refraction List For Common Materials [For Use In 3D Materials / Rendering]

UPDATED September 5, 2022

Video Editing SEE All

Premiere Pro, Rendering, Solid State Drive (SSD)

Our Favorite Free Alternatives To Premiere Pro

UPDATED August 1, 2022 by Christopher Harper

Premiere Pro is expensive like all other Adobe apps. Here are our recommendations for Premiere Pro alternative for free!

How Long Does It Take To Render a Video? (It depends)

UPDATED July 12, 2022 by Christopher Harper

Video Render Time depends on a lot of different things. The type of Footage you're using, your project complexity, and, of course, your Hardware's performance.

How To Choose A Graphics Card (GPU) for Video Editing

UPDATED January 5, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Make sure you understand the process of picking a GPU for Video Editing before buying one. This Guide will teach you how to pick a GPU for Video Editing.

Benchmarks SEE All

Cinema 4D, Octane, Redshift, VRAY, NVIDIA

Laptop Processors (CPUs) in Order Of Performance [Updated List]

UPDATED December 28, 2022 by Alex Glawion

We've tested, scored, ranked and listed all modern Laptop Processors in order of Performance for easy comparison. All mobile CPUs from AMD, Intel & Apple.

CPUs with the highest Single-Core Performance [Updated List]

UPDATED December 20, 2022

Nvidia GeForce vs AMD Radeon GPUs in 2023 (Benchmarks & Comparison)

UPDATED January 3, 2023

Intel CPU (Processor) List in Order of Performance

UPDATED December 16, 2022

Laptops SEE All

AMD, Intel, Animation

How to Fix a Laptop that Won’t Connect to WiFi [2023 Guide]

UPDATED February 23, 2023 by Alex Glawion

We've gathered 14 ways that have helped us fix Wi-Fi connection issues on our Laptops. Work through them step by step to get your Internet back up and running.

Is MSI a Good Laptop Brand? [2023 Update]

UPDATED February 22, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Well-known for their motherboards and GPUs, MSI is a popular Laptop manufacturer as well. But are MSI's Laptops any good compared to the competition?

What’s a Good Processor Speed For a Laptop? [Clock/Frequency]

UPDATED February 21, 2023 by Christopher Harper

A Laptop's CPU performance doesn't depend on its frequency (speed) alone. To find the truly best CPU for you, you have to consider many factors, starting with your workloads.

Graphic Design SEE All

Photoshop, Monitor, Memory (RAM)

Figma System Requirements & PC Recommendations

UPDATED December 26, 2022 by Petar Vukobrat

Figma has conquered the world of Interface Design Tools by storm. But what are Figma's System Requirements and do you need a strong PC to run it efficiently?

Adobe XD System Requirements & PC Recommendations

UPDATED December 21, 2022

Adobe Illustrator System Requirements (And PC Recommendations)

UPDATED February 8, 2023

Best PC for Adobe Illustrator & Vector Illustration

UPDATED May 9, 2022

Photo Editing SEE All

Photoshop, PC/Workstation, Laptop

Best Computer for Photo Editing [2023 Guide]

UPDATED January 3, 2023 by Alex Glawion

This guide will walk you through everything a Photographer will need from a greatly performing Computer for Photo Editing.

Quick-Tip: Straight Alpha VS Premultiplied Alpha

UPDATED April 29, 2022 by Alex Glawion

Understand Alpha Channels and learn the difference between straight and premultiplied alpha and when you should use which.

Reviews SEE All

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

Windows vs macOS vs ChromeOS for Work — Which Should You Pick?

UPDATED December 7, 2022 by Petar Vukobrat

Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS cater to noticeably disparate audiences, and have vastly different strengths and, most importantly, weaknesses. Here's which OS we recommend.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 16GB Review [Content Creation, Rendering, & Power Draw]

UPDATED December 14, 2022 by Jerry James

Nvidia's newly released powerhouse of a GPU, the RTX 4080 brings solid performance to content creation workloads at moderate power-draw. Our review goes in-depth.

M1 vs M2 MacBook: Is it worth the Upgrade?

UPDATED November 2, 2022 by Petar Vukobrat

The M2 sounds like a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor chip, the M1. But is the difference so significant that it makes an upgrade worth it? A closer look.

Motion Design SEE All

After Effects, Rendering, Processor (CPU)

How to Export an MP4 from After Effects (4 possible Ways)

UPDATED March 1, 2022 by Alex Glawion

Exporting an MP4 from After Effects is more difficult than it should be. Here are 4 different ways you can use to output an MP4 Video from After Effects.

Using the Wiggle Expression in After Effects – Ultimate Guide

UPDATED March 1, 2022

Best Workstation Computer For After Effects [2023 Guide]

UPDATED January 3, 2023

CAD SEE All

Rendering, Pc/Workstation, Laptop

Best PC / Workstation for Autodesk Revit [Updated Guide]

UPDATED February 8, 2023 by Alex Glawion

You'll need some very specific PC components for efficient work in Autodesk Revit. Find the right parts for your main workloads here.

Best Workstation PC for ArchiCAD [2023 Guide]

UPDATED January 3, 2023 by Alex Glawion

You'll need some very specific PC-Parts for efficient work in Graphisoft ArchiCAD. We've put together a guide for ArchiCAD Users that want the best possible performance.

Building the Best PC for SketchUp [2023 Guide]

UPDATED February 8, 2023 by Asher Stephenson

Need a PC for SketchUp? Be sure to pick the right PC-Components to make your work as efficient as possible. This Guide shows you exactly what the Best PC for SketchUp looks like.

Troubleshoot & Fix SEE All

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

Middle Mouse Button not working? [Our Favorite Quick Fixes]

UPDATED March 22, 2023 by Alex Glawion

You don’t realize how vital the middle mouse button is until it stops working. Here's our step by step guide to fixing any middle mouse button & scroll wheel issues you might encounter.