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Best Online Render Farms – Our Top 10 Favorite CPU & GPU Render Farms

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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

3. Easy PC-Part Recommendations

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6 Best High-Quality Texture Sites (Free & Paid)

UPDATED May 8, 2021 by Alex Glawion

You’re done with modeling, UV unwrapping, and are ready to go.

Best Online Render Farms – Our Top 10 Favorite CPU & GPU Render Farms

UPDATED May 3, 2021

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UPDATED January 18, 2021

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UPDATED May 1, 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 April 15, 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 April 17, 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 April 15, 2021

Best Workstation PC For 3ds Max [Updated Guide]

UPDATED January 26, 2021

Best PC / Workstation for Autodesk Revit [Updated Guide]

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Our 5 Favorite Low Profile CPU Coolers (for Small Form Factor Builds)

UPDATED May 4, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Looking for a great low-profile CPU cooler that fits your needs can be time-consuming.

Pro vs. Consumer GPUs – What’s the difference & Why so expensive?

UPDATED April 25, 2021 by Alex Glawion

If you’re looking for a graphics card that suits the demanding requirements of pro-level software, chances are your pro-software’s vendor recommends a Quadro or Radeon Pro GPU.

Best Low-Profile Graphics Card (GPU) for your needs [2021 Guide]

UPDATED April 22, 2021 by Alex Glawion

If you’re looking to build a compact PC, whether it’s for gaming, work, or to use as a home theater (or a server), low-profile GPUs a must-have.

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Cinema 4D, Octane, Redshift, VRAY, NVIDIA

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Review for Content Creators – Goodbye Competition

UPDATED April 15, 2021 by Jerry James

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

Cinebench R23 Scores [Updated Results]

UPDATED April 19, 2021

AMD Graphics Cards List in Order of Performance

UPDATED March 27, 2021

Corona Renderer Benchmark Results [Updated]

UPDATED December 18, 2020

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Best Laptops for Engineering Students (2021 Guide)

UPDATED January 19, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Being an engineering student in college can be quite an undertaking.

Best Laptops for Graphic Design

UPDATED April 15, 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.

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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.