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120mm vs 140mm Case Fans – A Clear Winner For Most Cases

November 30

Guide to GPU Backplates (What does it do and do you need one)

November 29

How To Ground Yourself When Building A PC

November 24

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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

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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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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

Normal vs Displacement vs Bump Maps: Differences and when to use which

UPDATED October 4, 2021 by Alex Glawion

You might’ve heard the words “normal map” or “bump map” or any assortment of other weirdly named “maps” when you’ve been scouring the internet for texture maps.

Best Normal Map Generators – Our 6 Favorite Tools

UPDATED November 9, 2021

Best Laptops for 3D Modeling and Rendering [Updated Guide]

UPDATED November 9, 2021

Best 3D Modeling Software (Free & Paid) – A Senior 3D-Artist’s View

UPDATED November 8, 2021

Video Editing SEE All

Premiere Pro, Rendering, Solid State Drive (SSD)

After Effects vs. Premiere Pro – Which is the better Tool for your Purpose?

UPDATED October 15, 2021 by Alex Glawion

I am a Motion Designer and Video Editor (in addition to some other things I do) and hop in and out of After Effects and Premiere Pro multiple times throughout a typical workday.

Best Workstation PC for DaVinci Resolve Studio [2021 Guide]

UPDATED October 4, 2021 by Alex Glawion

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

Should you go to Film School or teach yourself? I did both.

UPDATED October 5, 2021 by Alex Glawion

You ask yourself if going to film school is worth it or if there’s another way.

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

How To Ground Yourself When Building A PC

UPDATED November 24, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Ever gone to a PC repair shop and/or pretty much any PC building tutorial video on the internet and seen this on the host’s hand?

Mid vs Full Tower PC Cases – Which is right for your needs?

UPDATED November 4, 2021

Is it Cheaper to Build Your Own PC?

UPDATED November 2, 2021

Blender System Requirements & PC Recommendations

UPDATED October 15, 2021

Hardware SEE All

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

120mm vs 140mm Case Fans – A Clear Winner For Most Cases

UPDATED November 30, 2021 by Christopher Harper

Between 120 mm and 140 mm fans, which case fan size is better for you?

Guide to GPU Backplates (What does it do and do you need one)

UPDATED November 29, 2021 by Christopher Harper

GPU backplates have increased in popularity over the years, but what are they actually meant for, and do they do that job well?

Do I need a sound card?

UPDATED November 23, 2021 by Christopher Harper

Today, we’re going to teach you everything you need to know about sound cards.

Benchmarks SEE All

Cinema 4D, Octane, Redshift, VRAY, NVIDIA

Insydium X-Particles Benchmark Results & CPU Performance compared

UPDATED November 8, 2021 by Alex Glawion

X-Particles is becoming more popular by the day and we are seeing a lot of requests from readers looking to build a PC for X-Particle Workloads.

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Review for Content Creators – Goodbye Competition

UPDATED August 3, 2021

Cinebench R23 Scores [Updated Results]

UPDATED November 28, 2021

AMD Graphics Cards List in Order of Performance

UPDATED March 27, 2021

Laptops SEE All

AMD, Intel, Animation

Guide To Laptop Cooling Pads – Do They Really Work?

UPDATED October 30, 2021 by Christopher Harper

Do laptop cooling pads really work as advertised?

Best External GPU (eGPU) Enclosures

UPDATED September 27, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Looking for a way to beef up the struggling GPU in your laptop?

Best Laptops For Blender

UPDATED November 9, 2021 by Alex Glawion

A laptop for Blender?

Graphic Design SEE All

Photoshop, Monitor, Memory (RAM)

Adobe Illustrator System Requirements (And PC Recommendations)

UPDATED October 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.