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April 10

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Guide to PCIe Lanes: How many do you need for your workload?

March 30

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.

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Complete Guide to Building your own PC

Building your own PC isn't just easy, it also helps you save 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

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4. How to Build & Assemble a PC

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Best Renderers (Render Engines) for Blender in 2021

UPDATED January 18, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Blender is finally shedding its “quirky kid around the block” attire and donning a more serious and respected “3D powerhouse” one.

Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid

UPDATED December 29, 2020

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

UPDATED April 11, 2021

Best Hardware for GPU Rendering in Octane – Redshift – Vray (Updated)

UPDATED April 11, 2021

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Best Workstation PC for DaVinci Resolve Studio [2021 Guide]

UPDATED January 27, 2021 by Alex Glawion

DaVinci Resolve is a powerful video editing package in a unique market position.

Best Laptop For Video Editing [2021 Guide]

UPDATED March 26, 2021 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 [2021 Guide]

UPDATED February 19, 2021 by Alex Glawion

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

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Best Workstation PC for DaVinci Resolve Studio [2021 Guide]

UPDATED January 27, 2021 by Alex Glawion

DaVinci Resolve is a powerful video editing package in a unique market position.

How to upgrade your PC (Beginner’s Guide)

UPDATED January 7, 2021

Best Workstation PC For 3ds Max [Updated Guide]

UPDATED January 26, 2021

Best Workstation PC for ArchiCAD [2021 Guide]

UPDATED January 26, 2021

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How much VRAM do you need? Professional and Gaming Workloads explored

UPDATED April 10, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Raw clock speeds and processing cores are not the only factors to consider when picking a graphics card.

The Best Motherboard Brands (And what to beware of)

UPDATED April 9, 2021 by Jerry James

We often get questions like – ‘What’s the best motherboard brand?

Where to buy PC-Parts, CPUs & Graphics Cards in your Country

UPDATED April 6, 2021 by Jerry James

Well, it’s 2021, and stock issues still plague buyers worldwide.

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AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Review for Content Creators – Goodbye Competition

UPDATED March 28, 2021 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 March 25, 2021

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

UPDATED March 27, 2021

Cinebench R20 Scores (Updated Results)

UPDATED January 19, 2021

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AMD, Intel, Animation

Best Laptops for Graphic Design

UPDATED March 28, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Time is money and the importance of good equipment that doesn’t hinder your efficiency is undisputed.

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 [2021 Guide]

UPDATED January 6, 2021 by Christopher Harper

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

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Photoshop, Monitor, Memory (RAM)

Adobe Illustrator System Requirements (And PC Recommendations)

UPDATED February 4, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Whether you’re a professional graphics designer working in Adobe Illustrator or a new talent that’s picking up the industry-standard program, it’s crucial to figure out Adobe Illustrator’s system requirements, first, to know what it’ll take to perform smoothly.