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CPU Base Clocks vs Boost Clocks – What are they and what are the differences?

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September 17

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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.

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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:

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Best Normal Map Generators – Our 6 Favorite Tools

UPDATED September 17, 2021 by Alex Glawion

If you’re new to the 3D world, you might’ve heard the words “Normal Map” or any other assortment of wonderful maps with wacky names being thrown around.

Best Laptops For Blender

UPDATED September 2, 2021

Best Laptops for 3D Modeling and Rendering [Updated Guide]

UPDATED September 2, 2021

Best 3D Modeling Software (Free & Paid) – A Senior 3D-Artist’s View

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Video Editing SEE All

Premiere Pro, Rendering, Solid State Drive (SSD)

Best Workstation PC for DaVinci Resolve Studio [2021 Guide]

UPDATED September 2, 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 September 11, 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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Workstation vs Gaming PC – What’s the Difference and Which One Do You Need?

UPDATED September 2, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Have you ever wondered what makes one computer a ‘Workstation’ and another, a ‘Gaming’ PC?

How Much RAM (Memory) Do You Need? Different Workloads explored

UPDATED September 2, 2021

Troubleshooting MSI EZ Debug LEDs: Everything You need to know

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How Long Does it Take to Build a PC? A Beginner’s Guide.

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CPU Base Clocks vs Boost Clocks – What are they and what are the differences?

UPDATED September 22, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Gone are the days when CPUs had fixed clock speeds, and comparing different models from various manufacturers was as easy as ranking them by their frequency.

When Should You Upgrade Your CPU?

UPDATED September 14, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Are you due for a CPU upgrade?

Single Rank vs Dual Rank RAM: Differences & Performance Impact

UPDATED September 10, 2021 by Alex Glawion

Many small but distinct RAM specifications can add up to a significant boost in performance.

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Cinema 4D, Octane, Redshift, VRAY, NVIDIA

Insydium X-Particles Benchmark Results & CPU Performance compared

UPDATED September 2, 2021 by Alex Glawion

X-Particles is becoming more popular by the day and we are seeing a lot of requests from readers looking to build a PC for X-Particle Workloads.

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Review for Content Creators – Goodbye Competition

UPDATED August 3, 2021

Cinebench R23 Scores [Updated Results]

UPDATED April 19, 2021

AMD Graphics Cards List in Order of Performance

UPDATED March 27, 2021

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Best Laptops For Blender

UPDATED September 2, 2021 by Alex Glawion

A laptop for Blender?

Best Laptops for 3D Modeling and Rendering [Updated Guide]

UPDATED September 2, 2021 by Alex Glawion

3D work on a laptop… It feels a bit wrong, doesn’t it?

Best Laptops for Engineering Students (2021 Guide)

UPDATED August 3, 2021 by Alex Glawion

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

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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.