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AMD Zen3 – 5000 Series CPUs Release
October 22
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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 SEE All
Cinema 4D, Blender, Octane, Redshift, VRAY
Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid
UPDATED October 6, 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 October 15, 2020Video Editing SEE All
Premiere Pro, Rendering, Solid State Drive (SSD)
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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 October 15, 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 SEE All
3D-Modeling, Rendering, Cinema 4D, Blender,After Effects
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Best Workstation PC For 3ds Max [Updated Guide]
UPDATED October 24, 2020Autodesk’s 3ds Max is as popular as it is demanding on your hardware.
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Best PC / Workstation for Autodesk Revit [Updated Guide]
UPDATED October 26, 2020
Best PC / Workstation (DAW) for Audio Editing & Music Production
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How to Build your own Render Farm [Ultimate Guide]
UPDATED October 15, 2020Hardware SEE All
Processor (CPU), Graphics Card (GPU), Memory (RAM), Motherboard
AMD Zen3 – 5000 Series CPUs Release
UPDATED October 24, 2020AMD announced its newest range of Ryzen 5000 (yes, we’re skipping 4000 on the desktop) on October 8th.
New GPU Launches: RTX 3000, AMD RDNA2 and Zen3
UPDATED September 14, 2020Nvidia’s announcement about the RTX 30-series of Ampere GPUs will interest gamers and creators alike.
Core i9 10900K and Core i5 10600K Review for CG-Workloads: 3D Viewports Still Love Intel
UPDATED September 11, 2020Yes, I know.
Benchmarks SEE All
Cinema 4D, Octane, Redshift, VRAY, NVIDIA
Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark & Scores (Updated Results)
UPDATED July 20, 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 SEE All
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 September 22, 2020Today, 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 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 October 15, 2020
Best Monitor for Graphic Design, Video Editing & 3D Animation (Updated)
UPDATED May 25, 2020
Best Computer For Graphic Design
UPDATED October 15, 2020Photo Editing SEE All
Photoshop, PC/Workstation, Laptop
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Best Computer for Photo Editing [2020 PC BUILD]
UPDATED October 15, 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 September 22, 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 SEE All
Processor (CPU), Graphics Card (GPU), Memory (RAM), Motherboard
Core i9 10900K and Core i5 10600K Review for CG-Workloads: 3D Viewports Still Love Intel
UPDATED September 11, 2020Yes, I know.
AMD Radeon Pro W5500 Review & Benchmarks – An Excellent Entry to Workstation Graphics
UPDATED September 22, 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 September 23, 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.
Motion Design SEE All
After Effects, Rendering, Processor (CPU)
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Best Workstation Computer For After Effects [2020 Guide]
UPDATED October 15, 2020There 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
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Building the Best PC for SketchUp [2020 Guide]
UPDATED October 15, 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 October 15, 2020What is the best Computer or Laptop for CAD Software such as Autocad, Solidworks, Inventor or Revit?