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Best Workstation for 3D Modeling & Rendering
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:
3D Animation & Rendering
Cinema 4D, Blender, Octane, Redshift, VRAY or see all in 3D Animation & Rendering
Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid
UPDATED June 23, 2020This 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)
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Best Laptop for Animation [2020 Guide]
UPDATED May 19, 2020
Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering
UPDATED May 25, 2020Video Editing
Premiere Pro, Rendering, Solid State Drive (SSD) or see all in Video Editing
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Best Laptop For Video Editing [2020 Guide]
UPDATED June 10, 2020A short overview for those of you who just want some quick suggestions – These are our top picks for the Best Laptops for Video Editing:
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Best Computer for Video Editing [2020 Guide]
UPDATED May 25, 2020Video 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, 2020Are you thinking about getting a new Video Editing Desktop PC or a Video Editing Laptop or want to upgrade your existing one?
PC Builds
3D-Modeling, Rendering, Cinema 4D, Blender, After Effects or see all in PC Builds
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How to Build your own Render Farm [Ultimate Guide]
UPDATED May 19, 2020Although building your own Render Farm might seem like an expensive or complicated endeavor at first, you’ll be astonished by how fast it pays for itself, how much time it frees up in a typical work-day and you’ll wonder why you haven’t started building one much earlier.
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Building the Best PC for SketchUp [2020 Guide]
UPDATED May 2, 2020
Mac Pro 2019 vs Custom-Built PC – A closer look
UPDATED March 16, 2020
Best PC for Adobe Illustrator & Vector Illustration
UPDATED March 16, 2020Hardware
Processor (CPU), Graphics Card (GPU), Memory (RAM), Motherboard or see all in Hardware
Best Smallest ATX Cases for Compact PC Builds in 2020
UPDATED June 26, 2020Most of us wouldn’t say no to a PC stuffed with beastly hardware, but not everyone has the desk or floor space to stash a tower the size of a child.
Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid
UPDATED June 23, 2020This is one of the first things you need to know when planning a new PC for Rendering Workloads:
Best Z490 Motherboards for Intel 10900K, 10700K, 10600K CPUs
UPDATED June 15, 2020Intel’s 10th Generation lineup has brought back competition to the market, in a way at least, by enabling hyperthreading across the entire product stack.
Benchmarks
Cinema 4D, Octane, Redshift, VRAY, NVIDIA or see all in Benchmarks
Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark & Scores (Updated Results)
UPDATED May 19, 2020Our Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark measures how snappy and smooth your Active Work inside your 3D Software will be.
Single vs Dual vs Quad Channel Memory on Ryzen Threadripper (Benchmarks)
UPDATED May 19, 2020
Cinebench R20 Scores (Updated Results)
UPDATED May 19, 2020
Memory Clock Speeds Comparison on AMD Threadripper (Benchmarks)
UPDATED May 19, 2020Laptops
AMD, Intel, Animation or see all in Laptops
Best Laptops for Graphic Design
UPDATED May 19, 2020In 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, 2020I 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.
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Best Laptops For Photo Editing [2020 Guide]
UPDATED May 2, 2020Today, we’re going to teach you all you need to know to buy the best laptop for photo editing.
Graphic Design
Photoshop, Monitor, Memory (RAM) or see all in Graphic Design
Best Laptops for Graphic Design
UPDATED May 19, 2020In 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 March 16, 2020
Best Monitor for Graphic Design, Video Editing & 3D Animation (Updated)
UPDATED May 25, 2020
Best Computer For Graphic Design
UPDATED May 19, 2020Photo Editing
Photoshop, PC/Workstation, Laptop or see all in Photo Editing
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Best Computer for Photo Editing! [2020 PC BUILD]
UPDATED May 18, 2020While 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 May 2, 2020Today, 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, 2020Knowing 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.
Reviews
Processor (CPU), Graphics Card (GPU), Memory (RAM), Motherboard or see all in Reviews
AMD Radeon Pro W5500 Review & Benchmarks – An Excellent Entry to Workstation Graphics
UPDATED May 12, 2020The Radeon Pro W5500 is one of the latest additions to AMD’s workstation graphics lineup.
The AMD Threadripper 3990X Review for Content Creators
UPDATED May 7, 2020AMD’s Threadripper lineup launch, featuring overwhelming 24 and 32-core CPUs, left a trail of dizzy Intel HEDT and even enterprise-class Xeon processors in its wake.
ASUS PRO DUO Hands-On & Short Review
UPDATED March 27, 2020I 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.
Motion Design
After Effects, Rendering, Processor (CPU) or see all in Motion Design
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Best Workstation Computer For After Effects [2020 Guide]
UPDATED June 1, 2020There are quite some factors to consider when building a new PC that is mainly targeted at After Effects use.
CAD
Rendering, Pc/Workstation, Laptop or see all in CAD
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Building the Best PC for SketchUp [2020 Guide]
UPDATED May 2, 2020SketchUp is a powerful 3D application that manages to be both approachable for hobbyists and useful for professionals.
Best Workstation PC / Laptop for CAD, Autocad, Solidworks, Revit, Inventor
UPDATED June 5, 2020What is the best Computer or Laptop for CAD Software such as Autocad, Solidworks, Inventor or Revit?