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How to Update Blender (All possible ways)

January 18

NVLink vs. SLI and Multiple GPUs – Is it worth it?

January 14

Best Renderers (Render Engines) for Blender in 2021

January 11

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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

PC-Recommendations

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

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

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.

How to Render Faster – In-Depth Guide to increasing Render Performance in 3D

UPDATED December 21, 2020

Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid

UPDATED December 29, 2020

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

UPDATED January 26, 2021

Video Editing SEE All

Premiere Pro, Rendering, Solid State Drive (SSD)

Best Laptop For Video Editing [2021 Guide]

UPDATED January 6, 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 January 26, 2021 by Alex Glawion

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

How Much RAM Do You Need For Video Editing

UPDATED January 16, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Are you thinking about getting a new Video Editing Desktop PC or a Video Editing Laptop or want to upgrade your existing one?

PC Builds SEE All

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

How to upgrade your PC (Beginner’s Guide)

UPDATED January 7, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Upgrading your system is an exciting experience that comes with a lot of benefits:

Best Workstation PC For 3ds Max [Updated Guide]

UPDATED January 26, 2021

Best PC / Workstation for Autodesk Revit [Updated Guide]

UPDATED January 26, 2021

Best Workstation PC for ArchiCAD [2021 Guide]

UPDATED January 26, 2021

Hardware SEE All

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

NVLink vs. SLI and Multiple GPUs – Is it worth it?

UPDATED January 17, 2021 by Alex Glawion

It’s a reasonable enough assumption to make that if one new graphics card (GPU) can speed up your work by X amount, two will do the job twice as fast, right?

How to upgrade your PC (Beginner’s Guide)

UPDATED January 7, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Upgrading your system is an exciting experience that comes with a lot of benefits:

Best Gifts for Tech-Enthusiasts, Content-Creators & CG-Artists

UPDATED January 2, 2021 by Jerry James

Picking gifts for a loved one is never easy.

Benchmarks SEE All

Cinema 4D, Octane, Redshift, VRAY, NVIDIA

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Review for Content Creators – Goodbye Competition

UPDATED December 18, 2020 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 November 21, 2020

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

UPDATED May 19, 2020

Cinebench R20 Scores (Updated Results)

UPDATED January 19, 2021

Laptops SEE All

AMD, Intel, Animation

Best Laptops for Graphic Design

UPDATED December 19, 2020 by Alex Glawion

In 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, 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.

Graphic Design SEE All

Photoshop, Monitor, Memory (RAM)

Best Laptops for Graphic Design

UPDATED December 19, 2020 by Alex Glawion

In 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 January 26, 2021

Best Monitor for Graphic Design, Video Editing & 3D Animation (Updated)

UPDATED January 16, 2021

Best Computer For Graphic Design

UPDATED January 26, 2021

Photo Editing SEE All

Photoshop, PC/Workstation, Laptop

Best Computer for Photo Editing [2021 Guide]

UPDATED January 26, 2021 by Asher Stephenson

While 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 [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.

How Much RAM Do You Need For Photoshop

UPDATED May 19, 2020 by Alex Glawion

Knowing 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 SEE All

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

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Review for Content Creators – Goodbye Competition

UPDATED December 18, 2020 by Jerry James

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

Core i9 10900K and Core i5 10600K Review for CG-Workloads: 3D Viewports Still Love Intel

UPDATED January 2, 2021 by Jerry James

Yes, I know.

AMD Radeon Pro W5500 Review & Benchmarks – An Excellent Entry to Workstation Graphics

UPDATED September 22, 2020 by Jerry James

The Radeon Pro W5500 is one of the latest additions to AMD’s workstation graphics lineup.

Motion Design SEE All

After Effects, Rendering, Processor (CPU)

Best Workstation Computer For After Effects [2021 Guide]

UPDATED January 26, 2021 by Alex Glawion

There are quite some factors to consider when building a new PC that is mainly targeted at After Effects use.

CAD SEE All

Rendering, Pc/Workstation, Laptop

Best PC / Workstation for Autodesk Revit [Updated Guide]

UPDATED January 26, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Revit is a powerful building information modeling (BIM) software that allows users to design buildings and their components in 3D, detail them in 2D and 3D, and access building information from the model’s database.

Best Workstation PC for ArchiCAD [2021 Guide]

UPDATED January 26, 2021 by Alex Glawion

ArchiCAD is a Building information modeling (BIM) CAD package developed by Graphisoft and used by students and professionals worldwide for architectural design and engineering, as well as architectural 3D modeling.