September 22, 2021
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.
September 17, 2021
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.
September 11, 2021
Exporting an MP4 from After Effects directly seems to be more difficult than it should be.
September 10, 2021
Many small but distinct RAM specifications can add up to a significant boost in performance.
September 2, 2021
Both curved and flat monitors have their advantages, and there are strong arguments to be made for choosing one over the other.
September 13, 2021
The Wiggle Expression in After Effects (or AE Wiggle) is a great way to make objects move randomly, have some sort of idle Movement in character joints, animate a random camera shake, create wobbly text or animate a flickering light.
September 2, 2021
Ever seen a connector on your motherboard called JFP1?
September 2, 2021
Ever seen a connector on your motherboard called JCOM1?
September 2, 2021
Have you ever wondered what makes one computer a ‘Workstation’ and another, a ‘Gaming’ PC?
September 2, 2021
Have you picked all the parts for a brand new PC, but can’t decide on how much RAM (Random Access Memory) you need?
September 2, 2021
MSI’s EZ debug LEDs might seem like a trivial feature when purchasing a new motherboard, but it can save you hours when troubleshooting in case something does go wrong.
September 2, 2021
What’s faster than one PC?
![Best Laptops for 3D Modeling and Rendering [Updated Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2021/07/Best-Laptop-for-3D-Modeling-and-Rendering-Twitter-420x236.jpg "Best Laptops for 3D Modeling and Rendering [Updated Guide]")
September 2, 2021
3D work on a laptop… It feels a bit wrong, doesn’t it?
September 2, 2021
Random Access Memory (RAM) varies dramatically in performance, from one generation to the next; and this is particularly the case between GDDR5 and GDDR6.
September 2, 2021
If you’re building a PC for the first time, you may be wondering how long the process is really going to take.
September 2, 2021
Getting the most out of your PC hardware is paramount, and this is especially the case when it comes to Nvidia’s RTX – or ray tracing – functionality.
September 2, 2021
The amount of allotted M.
September 2, 2021
If you’re looking to purchase a new RAM kit – or upgrade your existing one – a question that many times arises is:
September 2, 2021
AMD is the only PC component manufacturer that builds both CPUs and dedicated graphics cards for the mainstream PC market.
September 2, 2021
If you’re in the fortunate position of swapping your graphics card for a newer, more powerful unit, then you’ll want to make sure you have the appropriate software to support it.
September 2, 2021
Knowing how to valuate the worth of second-hand computer components is always useful, especially in a market where prices fluctuate strongly.
September 2, 2021
Ever went to go buy a fancy new graphics card and ran into technobabble like this?
September 2, 2021
If your PC is stuttering, crashing, or if you’re simply not seeing the performance you would expect from your GPU, it may be an overheating issue.
![Building the Best Workstation PC for ZBrush [2021 Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2021/06/Best-Workstation-PC-for-ZBrush-Twitter-420x236.jpg "Building the Best Workstation PC for ZBrush [2021 Guide]")
September 2, 2021
Pixologic’s ZBrush is built to do one thing well, exceptionally well:
June 4, 2021
We’re almost halfway through 2021!
September 2, 2021
Although Cinema 4D’s official System Requirements seem fairly low, there’s more to them than meets the eye at first glance.
September 2, 2021
A common question amongst our readers is which processor type they should choose:
September 2, 2021
Ever wondered what the difference between CPU and GPU rendering was and which one fits your needs best?
September 2, 2021
Buying the right RAM (Memory) kit is a crucial step towards maximizing the performance of your system.
September 2, 2021
Have you ever wondered why some GPUs come with 3 Fans, some with 2 and many just have a single fan?
September 2, 2021
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.
September 2, 2021
Building a new PC can be a daunting task, but this experience can also be very exciting.
September 2, 2021
You’re done with modeling, UV unwrapping, and are ready to go.
September 2, 2021
Looking for a great low-profile CPU cooler that fits your needs can be time-consuming.
September 7, 2021
Rendering too slow?
September 2, 2021
In this article, I will be explaining to you in great detail all of the possible ways you can undo, redo, repeat, and modify an operation in Blender.
September 2, 2021
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.
April 30, 2021
Although it was a slow week for CG software news with only a few significant updates, more M1 devices from Apple are right around the corner.
July 30, 2021
Whether you need a CPU Cooler or not might seem like a bit of an obvious question to some, but it can certainly be confusing to newcomers.
![Best Low-Profile & Compact Graphics Cards (GPU) for your needs [2021 Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2021/04/Best-Low-Profile-GPUs-Twitter_1200x675-420x236.jpg "Best Low-Profile & Compact Graphics Cards (GPU) for your needs [2021 Guide]")
July 30, 2021
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.
August 20, 2021
Thermal paste is a thermally conductive compound mostly used as an interface between a chip and a heatsink.
April 23, 2021
Raw clock speeds and processing cores are not the only factors to consider when picking a graphics card.
July 31, 2021
When choosing the motherboard and processor for a PC build, a feature we see most builders often overlook is picking the right amount of PCIe lanes.
April 30, 2021
Autodesk and Foundry had a hectic week – announcing significant updates to several applications in their suite.
March 18, 2021
Post-processing and image management tools are crucial assets for any kind of photographer.
March 17, 2021
Camera movement is one of the key elements to any animation, representing the lens through which the viewer sees your animated creation, framing and visually narrating the action (or inaction) displayed.
April 30, 2021
Adobe’s been busy this past week.
February 4, 2021
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.
![Best Workstation PC for DaVinci Resolve Studio [2021 Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2021/01/Best-PC-for-Davinci-Resolve-Twitter-1200-x-675-420x236.jpg "Best Workstation PC for DaVinci Resolve Studio [2021 Guide]")
September 2, 2021
DaVinci Resolve is a powerful video editing package in a unique market position.
September 13, 2021
Adobe After Effects is one of the most popular Motion Design & Compositing software on the market.
August 2, 2021
Over the past few years, Blender’s industry adoption rate has skyrocketed, with the extra exposure and interest driving the contributions to the Blender Development Fund up.
August 25, 2021
Wondering what the difference between all those fan headers on your motherboard is?
March 25, 2021
Video Editing is more accessible than ever.
August 25, 2021
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?
August 27, 2021
Samsung—possibly the most prolific SSD brand on the market—recently released a new line of SSDs to go with their other popular options, the Samsung 870 QVO.
January 18, 2021
Blender is finally shedding its “quirky kid around the block” attire and donning a more serious and respected “3D powerhouse” one.
August 14, 2021
Upgrading your system is an exciting experience that comes with a lot of benefits:
March 12, 2021
Adobe Photoshop is the most popular photo editor in the world.
August 20, 2021
There are many reasons why you would want to check your PC’s specs.
August 2, 2021
You ask yourself if going to film school is worth it or if there’s another way.
September 7, 2021
We all want to render faster.
September 8, 2021
The 3D industry is full of expensive professional 3D Software.
August 3, 2021
Being an engineering student in college can be quite an undertaking.
![Cinebench R23 Scores [Updated Results]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2020/11/Cinebench-R23-Benchmark-Results-Twitter-1200x675-1-420x236.jpg "Cinebench R23 Scores [Updated Results]")
April 19, 2021
Maxon’s Cinebench has become one of the most popular benchmarking software for CPUs.
![Best Gaming Desks for your needs [2021 Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2021/01/BestGamingDesk_Twitter-1200x675-1-420x236.jpg "Best Gaming Desks for your needs [2021 Guide]")
August 14, 2021
An excellent gaming desk is crucial for both your health and your gaming performance.
August 27, 2021
Every PC enthusiast knows that a cool PC is the best PC.
March 27, 2021
There are so many different AMD Graphics Cards for purchase that it can get confusing at times.
![Corona Renderer Benchmark Results [Updated]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2020/11/Corona-Benchmark-Results-Twitter_1200x675-420x236.jpg "Corona Renderer Benchmark Results [Updated]")
December 18, 2020
Corona has become a popular Render Engine which is available for 3ds Max, Cinema 4D and as a standalone Application.
![Best Workstation PC For 3ds Max [Updated Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2020/10/Best-PC-for-3ds-Max-Twitter_1200x675-420x236.jpg "Best Workstation PC For 3ds Max [Updated Guide]")
May 13, 2021
Autodesk’s 3ds Max is as popular as it is demanding on your hardware.
![Best PC / Workstation for Autodesk Revit [Updated Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2020/10/Best-PC-for-Autodesk-Revit-Twitter_1200x675-1-420x236.jpg "Best PC / Workstation for Autodesk Revit [Updated Guide]")
August 3, 2021
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]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2020/12/Best-PC-for-Graphisoft-ArchiCAD-Twitter-1200x675-1-420x236.jpg "Best Workstation PC for ArchiCAD [2021 Guide]")
April 15, 2021
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.
December 18, 2020
If you are working on multiple Monitors, chances are high that you have cursed Windows for not being able to properly move your mouse across them.
December 29, 2020
This is one of the first things you need to know when planning a new PC for Rendering Workloads:
August 19, 2021
Intel’s i9 10900k Processor is an exceptionally powerful CPU.
April 30, 2021
Over the last year we have received more and more interest and requests for Gaming PC-Builds and Hardware.
![How to Build your own Render Farm [Ultimate Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2020/04/HowToBuildYourOwnRenderfarm_Twitter-1200x675-1-420x236.jpg "How to Build your own Render Farm [Ultimate Guide]")
August 31, 2021
Although building your own Render Farm might seem like an expensive or complicated endeavor at first, you’ll be astonished by how fast it pays for itself, how much time it frees up in a typical work-day, and you’ll wonder why you haven’t started building one much earlier.
April 15, 2021
Curved Monitors are becoming more and more popular, especially for Gaming.
September 18, 2021
Time is money and the importance of good equipment that doesn’t hinder your efficiency is undisputed.
![Best Computer for Photo Editing [2021 Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2019/11/Twitter-1200x675-420x236.jpg "Best Computer for Photo Editing [2021 Guide]")
April 15, 2021
While photo-editing software has become incredibly portable, it’s hard to deny the value of a proper workstation for professional work.
April 22, 2021
AMD’s Threadripper CPUs were designed to deliver incredible performance at shockingly low prices.
September 1, 2021
PCIe Riser and Extension Cables have become more and more important in recent years.
September 9, 2021
The great thing about buying a Monitor for Graphic Design, Video Editing, Photo Editing, or 3D Animation and CAD, is that all of these tasks are visually demanding and therefore require very similar features from a Monitor.
September 18, 2021
The time to buy a new PC has come.
![Best Laptop For Video Editing [2021 Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2019/04/Best_Laptop_for_Video_Editing_Twitter-1200x675-420x236.jpg "Best Laptop For Video Editing [2021 Guide]")
April 15, 2021
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:
September 4, 2021
When it comes to hard drive brands, it’s difficult to find a more famous and trusted name than Western Digital Corporation (otherwise known as WD).
September 4, 2021
Are you thinking about buying a new Computer or Laptop, or want to upgrade your existing one, but don’t really know where to start?
May 23, 2021
CGDirector’s Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark measures how snappy and smooth Active Work inside your 3D Software will be.
March 27, 2021
Does Single vs Dual vs Quad Channel Memory impact performance on Ryzen Threadripper CPUs?
April 19, 2021
There’s a newer version of Cinebench Available Here.
April 16, 2021
What is the best Computer or Laptop for CAD Software such as Autocad, Solidworks, Inventor, or Revit?
January 16, 2021
What Computer Parts do you need to build a PC, you ask?
![Best Computer for Video Editing [2021 Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2018/11/Best-Computer-for-Video-Editing-Twitter-1200x675-420x236.jpg "Best Computer for Video Editing [2021 Guide]")
September 11, 2021
Video Editing is one of the most popular things you can do on a Computer or Workstation.
April 11, 2021
AMD Threadripper CPUs are the unchallenged King of the High-End Desktop.
![Building the best PC for 3D Animation [2021 Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2018/11/Building_Best_PC_for_3D_animation-Twitter-1200x675-420x236.jpg "Building the best PC for 3D Animation [2021 Guide]")
September 11, 2021
Building the best Computer for Animation requires some specific Hardware Components and just a tiny bit of insight into the inner workings of 2D & 3D Animation Software and how they use your PC’s hardware.
January 27, 2021
Chaos Group’s V-Ray Benchmark is a widely used tool for benchmarking your Processor and your Graphics Card.
August 28, 2021
OctaneBench is the currently most popular GPU Rendering Benchmark.
![Best Laptop for Animation [2021 Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2018/09/Best-Laptop-for-Animation-Twitter-1200x675-420x236.jpg "Best Laptop for Animation [2021 Guide]")
September 11, 2021
There are quite some things to consider when looking for the best Laptop for Animation.
September 11, 2021
As a Graphic Designer, you’ll need an excellent Computer optimized for Graphic Design workloads for a fast and frustration-free work experience.
July 9, 2021
A list of Nvidia Graphics Cards in order of performance is something I keep looking for myself.
April 21, 2021
Quickly find the best Parts for your PC & Workstation.
July 30, 2021
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.
June 19, 2021
Redshift Benchmark results are not easy to find, that is why I compiled a list for everyone to take a look at.
July 31, 2021
There’s a newer version of Cinebench Available Here.
April 11, 2021
The Open Source Digital Content Creation Software Blender is among the most popular 3D-Modeling, -Animation, -Rendering, Video Editing & Compositing Solutions on the market.
September 9, 2021
Knowing how much RAM (System Memory) you need for working in Photoshop can be quite tricky at times because there are so many factors to keep in mind.
September 21, 2021
Graphics Cards have complicated naming schemes and it can get confusing very fast, especially with the rate at which new GPUs are released.
September 21, 2021
There are many ways to make money as a 3D-Artist.
![Best CPU For Rendering [2021 Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2017/04/BestCPUForRendering-Twitter_1200x675-420x236.jpg "Best CPU For Rendering [2021 Guide]")
September 22, 2021
Have you ever wondered what Processor (CPU) is best for rendering?
![Best Workstation Computer For After Effects [2021 Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2017/03/BestWorkstationForAfterEffects-Twitter_1200x675-420x236.jpg "Best Workstation Computer For After Effects [2021 Guide]")
September 13, 2021
There are quite some factors to consider when building a new PC that is mainly targeted at After Effects use.
September 22, 2021
Graphics Card (GPU) based render engines such as Redshift, Octane, or VRAY have matured quite a bit and are overtaking CPU-based Render-Engines – both in popularity and speed.
May 13, 2021
There seems to be quite some hype about Albedo Maps recently, especially in 3D Rendering and Realtime Rendering Applications.
![Building the Best Cinema 4D Workstation Computer [2021 Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2016/10/BestPcforCinema4D-Twitter_1200x675-420x236.jpg "Building the Best Cinema 4D Workstation Computer [2021 Guide]")
September 22, 2021
It’s always fun to research new PC-Parts to make your new Workstation or Computer run as fast as possible in your main workloads, such as Cinema 4D, without having to spend an arm and a leg.
March 28, 2021
Have you ever tried figuring out the difference between Straight Alpha and Premultiplied alpha and when to use what?
April 11, 2021
You have the technical skills to create a short film, but are trying to get your head around telling and structuring your story?