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Solidworks System Requirements & PC Recommendations [2023 Update]

June 2

Are M3 MacBooks worth it / worth the wait? [2023 Update]

May 31

AMD Radeon Pro W7900, W7800 Review – The Most Important Workstation GPU Launch in Years?

May 26

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How To Check CPU Cooler Compatibility with Motherboard, RAM, and Case

by Christopher Harper

CPU Coolers have become ever more powerful and subsequently, bigger. It's more crucial than ever to check cooler compatibility with your Case, RAM, and Motherboard to make sure you don't run into issues.

Benchmarks & Lists

PC-Recommendations

Complete Guide to Building your own PC

Building your own PC is easy. It's also cheaper than buying pre-built 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

Hardware SEE All

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

How To Check CPU Cooler Compatibility with Motherboard, RAM, and Case

UPDATED June 8, 2023 by Christopher Harper

AMD Radeon Pro W7900, W7800 Review – The Most Important Workstation GPU Launch in Years?

UPDATED May 27, 2023 by Jerry James

AMD's new RDNA3 PRO GPU line-up, the W7900 and W7800, bring some very interesting new developments to the table. Is this heralding the downfall of Nvidia's Pro GPUs? A closer look.

Threadripper vs TR Pro vs EPYC: Which Is Best?

UPDATED May 24, 2023 by Christopher Harper

AMD's high-core-count CPU Lineup is split into 3 main segments: Threadripper, Threadripper Pro and Epyc. Because their specifications seem much more similar than their pricing, let's dissect their true differences.

PC Builds SEE All

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

Best PC for Creating AI & Stable Diffusion Art (Offline)

UPDATED May 18, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

AI assisted Content Creation is a powerful way to support one's creative process. Here's what sort of Hardware and PC-Builds you'll need for best results.

AutoCAD System Requirements & PC Recommendations

UPDATED May 5, 2023

Tools Needed To Build a PC [For maximum PC-Building Success]

UPDATED May 5, 2023

Which Upgrades Will Improve Your PC’s Performance The Most?

UPDATED January 28, 2023

Apple Mac SEE All

Monitor, Mac, Apple

Are M3 MacBooks worth it / worth the wait? [2023 Update]

UPDATED May 31, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Apple's M3 chips are once again doubling down on raw performance uplift and will outclass anything released so far. Are the M3 MacBooks worth the wait?

Best (And Cheaper) Mac Studio Display Alternatives [2023 update]

UPDATED May 8, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

The Mac Studio Display is as much an engineering marvel as it is a burden on your wallet. Here are our favorite Monitor alternatives that are better and cheaper.

What Is Unified Memory (Apple) and How Much Do You Need?

UPDATED May 5, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Apple's Unified Memory Architecture brings with it some considerable benefits compared to regular x86 RAM. Thanks to its technical nature, close proximity to the CPU and GPU, performance is something to reckon with.

3D Animation & Rendering SEE All

Cinema 4D, Blender, Octane, Redshift, VRAY

Solidworks System Requirements & PC Recommendations [2023 Update]

UPDATED June 2, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

The official Solidworks System Requirements leave much to the imagination and don't make buying a specialized PC all that easy. Here's what you really need to run Solidworks efficiently.

Best Seamless Image and Texture Pattern Generators

UPDATED April 27, 2023

Redshift System Requirements & PC-Recommendations

UPDATED May 9, 2023

What Is “Rendering” in Digital Art? [2D/3D]

UPDATED September 21, 2022

Video Editing SEE All

Premiere Pro, Rendering, Solid State Drive (SSD)

Our Favorite Free Alternatives To Premiere Pro

UPDATED August 1, 2022 by Christopher Harper

Premiere Pro is expensive like all other Adobe apps. Here are our recommendations for Premiere Pro alternative for free!

How Long Does It Take To Render a Video? (It depends)

UPDATED July 12, 2022 by Christopher Harper

Video Render Time depends on a lot of different things. The type of Footage you're using, your project complexity, and, of course, your Hardware's performance.

How To Choose A Graphics Card (GPU) for Video Editing

UPDATED January 5, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Make sure you understand the process of picking a GPU for Video Editing before buying one. This Guide will teach you how to pick a GPU for Video Editing.

Benchmarks SEE All

Cinema 4D, Octane, Redshift, VRAY, NVIDIA

Laptop Processors (CPUs) in Order Of Performance [Updated List]

UPDATED December 28, 2022 by Alex Glawion

We've tested, scored, ranked and listed all modern Laptop Processors in order of Performance for easy comparison. All mobile CPUs from AMD, Intel & Apple.

CPUs with the highest Single-Core Performance [Updated List]

UPDATED December 20, 2022

Nvidia GeForce vs AMD Radeon GPUs in 2023 (Benchmarks & Comparison)

UPDATED January 3, 2023

Intel CPU (Processor) List in Order of Performance

UPDATED December 16, 2022

Laptops SEE All

AMD, Intel, Animation

Best Laptops for After Effects [2023 Update]

UPDATED May 3, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Adobe's After Effects is as demanding on your hardware as it is popular. It runs decently on most Laptops, but makes great use of Laptop specifications that are found on the higher-end of the spectrum.

Are Framework Laptops Worth It? [Absolute Upgradeability]

UPDATED May 1, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Framework boasts with absolute upgradeability. That is nothing to scoff at and seems to target a market segment that has been lacking forever. Are Framework Laptops worth it?

Is ASUS a Good Brand? [Laptops, PC-Parts, Monitors & more]

UPDATED April 22, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

ASUS sure is one of the best-known brands for all things PC-Parts, Laptops, Peripherals & more. But how do their products hold up against the competition. Is ASUS a good brand?

Graphic Design SEE All

Photoshop, Monitor, Memory (RAM)

Best Laptops for After Effects [2023 Update]

UPDATED May 3, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Figma System Requirements & PC Recommendations

UPDATED December 26, 2022

Adobe XD System Requirements & PC Recommendations

UPDATED December 21, 2022

Adobe Illustrator System Requirements (And PC Recommendations)

UPDATED February 8, 2023

Photo Editing SEE All

Photoshop, PC/Workstation, Laptop

Best Computer for Photo Editing [2023 Guide]

UPDATED January 3, 2023 by Alex Glawion

This guide will walk you through everything a Photographer will need from a greatly performing Computer for Photo Editing.

Quick-Tip: Straight Alpha VS Premultiplied Alpha

UPDATED April 29, 2022 by Alex Glawion

Understand Alpha Channels and learn the difference between straight and premultiplied alpha and when you should use which.

Reviews SEE All

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

AMD Radeon Pro W7900, W7800 Review – The Most Important Workstation GPU Launch in Years?

UPDATED May 27, 2023 by Jerry James

AMD's new RDNA3 PRO GPU line-up, the W7900 and W7800, bring some very interesting new developments to the table. Is this heralding the downfall of Nvidia's Pro GPUs? A closer look.

Windows vs macOS vs ChromeOS for Work — Which Should You Pick?

UPDATED December 7, 2022 by Petar Vukobrat

Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS cater to noticeably disparate audiences, and have vastly different strengths and, most importantly, weaknesses. Here's which OS we recommend.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 16GB Review [Content Creation, Rendering, & Power Draw]

UPDATED December 14, 2022 by Jerry James

Nvidia's newly released powerhouse of a GPU, the RTX 4080 brings solid performance to content creation workloads at moderate power-draw. Our review goes in-depth.

Motion Design SEE All

After Effects, Rendering, Processor (CPU)

How to Export an MP4 from After Effects (4 possible Ways)

UPDATED March 1, 2022 by Alex Glawion

Exporting an MP4 from After Effects is more difficult than it should be. Here are 4 different ways you can use to output an MP4 Video from After Effects.

Using the Wiggle Expression in After Effects – Ultimate Guide

UPDATED March 1, 2022

Best Workstation Computer For After Effects [2023 Guide]

UPDATED January 3, 2023

CAD SEE All

Rendering, Pc/Workstation, Laptop

AutoCAD System Requirements & PC Recommendations

UPDATED May 5, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Autodesk's AutoCAD is among the most popular Applications for computer-aided design and drafting. But what kind of a PC will you need to make it run smoothly?

Fusion 360 System Requirements & PC Recommendations

UPDATED May 4, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Fusion 360's System Requirements are, thankfully, easily satisfied. It's one of the leading computer-aided design programs for manufacturing, modeling, engineering, product and printed circuit board design, and everything in between.

Best PC / Workstation for Autodesk Revit [Updated Guide]

UPDATED February 8, 2023 by Alex Glawion

You'll need some very specific PC components for efficient work in Autodesk Revit. Find the right parts for your main workloads here.

Troubleshoot & Fix SEE All

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

How To Fix Front (Case) USB Ports That Are Not Working On Your PC

UPDATED May 26, 2023 by Alex Glawion

Case USB Ports are as practical as they are prone to failure. Here's how to troubleshoot and fix your front USB Ports when they're not working as intended.