Redshift Benchmark Results (Updated)
April 11, 2024
Redshift benchmark results are not easy to find, which is why I compiled a list for everyone to take a look at.
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February 2, 2024
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December 26, 2023
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December 21, 2023
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December 8, 2023
A whopping nine new Ryzen 8040 series mobile APUs — codenamed “Hawk Point” — have just been announced by AMD but, unless you’re partial to certain AI-related advancements, there’s very little, if anything, to get excited about.
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November 29, 2023
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November 26, 2023
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August 11, 2023
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So, Faster RAM vs More RAM:
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While we’ve previously compared DDR5 and DDR4 memory for workstation use, it focused primarily on performance differences.
June 14, 2023
Now that AM5 motherboards have been out for a while, it’s time to look at all available options and pick the best one for your next workstation or gaming build.
July 3, 2023
BIOS, which stands for Basic Input Output System, is an integral part of your computer that keeps things running efficiently; it ensures your PC boots without problems, makes sure the various components work together properly and also manages settings for the CPU, hard drive, fans, and more.
June 14, 2023
Apple’s Mac Studio Display is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most beautiful, jaw-dropping displays on the market.
July 3, 2023
Autodesk’s AutoCAD needs no introduction.
August 27, 2023
Fusion 360 is one of the leading computer-aided design programs for manufacturing, modeling, engineering, product and printed circuit board design, and everything in between.
June 14, 2023
After Effects is, without a doubt, one of Adobe’s most demanding applications.
May 2, 2023
Whether you’re looking to buy a new monitor or you just want to know how big your current one is, figuring out your monitor size is easy.
August 27, 2023
Are you a web or graphic designer working on a project that requires background images with no visible seams?
August 27, 2023
If you’ve ever gone to upgrade your storage, you’ve most likely stumbled upon different types of internal and external SSDs and wondered what the differences between them are.
July 3, 2023
ASUS is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best and most revered consumer electronics companies in the world.
August 27, 2023
Adobe InDesign is, undeniably, the most popular page layout design software on the market, and it has held that spot for as long as one can remember.
May 29, 2023
Are AMD graphics cards actually any good?
July 3, 2023
For a computer to function properly, several components — both big and small — need to work in unison.
October 5, 2023
What are the types of Processors on the market, and what makes them distinct from one another?
June 14, 2023
Lenovo and Dell are, without a shadow of a doubt, some of the best and most respected laptop manufacturers on the planet.
June 14, 2023
In the showdown of 3-Pin vs 4-Pin Fans, which comes out on top and why?
June 14, 2023
You don’t realize how vital the middle mouse button is until it stops working.
June 14, 2023
How do you fix a CPU fan that is not spinning?
May 5, 2023
Can AMD and NVIDIA GPUs be “mixed?
May 5, 2023
A keyboard is one of the most important peripherals in one’s arsenal – it is a “tool” which we use on a daily basis for hours on end.
March 10, 2023
What is a motherboard’s chipset and what makes it so important?
May 5, 2023
There is a multitude of features that should be taken into account when choosing a new monitor, and one of the most important is a monitor’s resolution.
October 5, 2023
There’s a bevy of custom GPU board partners out there.
May 5, 2023
In a world where custom board partners like ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, and many others exist — all established brands that have stood the test of time — XFX sort of feels out of place.
June 14, 2023
Wi-Fi is the modern-day equivalent of gold; it gives us access to virtually every resource in the world, allows us to connect with friends, and even work with ease.
May 5, 2023
There are so many laptop manufacturers out there that it’s hard to really understand which one’s worthy of your hard-earned money.
May 5, 2023
If you’ve been thinking about buying an ARM-based Apple device, you must’ve heard of Unified Memory.
May 5, 2023
Are you trying to build or upgrade your PC, but you’re struggling with fan orientation?
October 5, 2023
ASUS and Acer laptops have been around for what feels like an eternity — we’re all well acquainted with both manufacturers and all which they have to offer.
February 2, 2023
A keyboard, to a video editor, is a tool of paramount importance.
July 3, 2023
Which upgrades will improve your PC performance the most, and in roughly what order should you be prioritizing them?
January 25, 2023
Mechanical keyboard switches come in various different “flavors.
June 14, 2023
When your computer randomly turns on by itself, it can be a major cause for alarm.
May 5, 2023
Apple’s Mac Mini might not be the smallest computer around (nor the most powerful) but it sure is the most well-rounded.
May 5, 2023
Have you ever switched off your PC — or left it running for a long time without turning off your monitor — and noticed it entering power-saving mode?
January 18, 2023
Even though the global GPU shortage is on its last legs (knock on wood), the market still hasn’t returned to its pre-pandemic state.
May 5, 2023
A slow computer can turn even the smallest of tasks into a tedious chore.
July 3, 2023
Apple’s Mac Studio is, without a shadow of a doubt, a wholly unique computer — one that is far more powerful than its petite enclosure would lead you to believe.
May 5, 2023
Apple’s 24” M1-based iMac is quite a polarizing product.
May 5, 2023
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is known as the brain of your computer for a reason:
June 14, 2023
Nothing lasts forever — not even our computers.
February 8, 2023
Picking the right motherboard can be an ordeal, especially when there are only subtle differences between products.
December 26, 2022
Figma, in short, is a designer’s dream.
December 21, 2022
Adobe XD is, at its core, a bespoke vector-based application geared toward web, UI, and UX designers.
November 4, 2023
The majority of modern CPUs have multiple cores.
May 5, 2023
How long a laptop can last on a single charge is of the utmost importance.
May 5, 2023
What is everything you need to know about Mini PCIe, and does it still matter today?
June 14, 2023
Some motherboards come with a dedicated set of LED diodes that indicate hardware errors — the kind that can occur when you try to boot up your system.
July 3, 2023
In the battle between ASUS and Gigabyte Motherboards, who comes out on top?
May 5, 2023
We have brains; computers have processors.
June 14, 2023
Want to learn how to check your graphics card and drivers and how to install or update your drivers afterward if needed?
January 2, 2024
There’s nothing more infuriating than your monitor suddenly going black for a second.
May 5, 2023
What does PCIe x16 mean, and why does it matter?
November 22, 2022
Mechanical keyboards are all the rage these days.
May 5, 2023
Ever wondered how to check and monitor GPU temperature?
December 14, 2022
After ‘unlaunching’ the confusingly-named RTX 4080 12GB, Nvidia is now ready to ‘launch’ the real GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) in its Ada Lovelace GPU lineup.
February 4, 2023
How much is a motherboard, and how much should you be spending on one for your PC build?
November 1, 2022
What are the best monitor brands in the market, and what makes them stand out from the competition?
November 4, 2023
Redshift by Maxon is one of the best rendering engines available on the market.
October 28, 2022
When people ask you what your PC “specs” are, what does that mean, and why does it matter?
October 27, 2022
Have you ever built a PC or tried upgrading the storage of a PC and, right as you came to the final step of connecting your SATA storage to your motherboard, ran into this view?
October 24, 2022
Nvidia showed off its Ada Lovelace architecture with top-of-the-line GeForce Gaming graphics cards in its GTC keynote on 20th September 2022.
December 28, 2022
What does ErP Ready mean, why does it matter, and should you be making use of it?
October 22, 2022
It wasn’t that long ago that people had this sort of debate.
October 19, 2022
Picking the right computer peripherals is of the utmost importance.
May 5, 2023
PCs these days can draw a lot of power, especially if you’re running a high-end system.
June 14, 2023
I think it’s safe to say that modern PC monitors are having a mini-renaissance with how fast the technology is evolving with groundbreaking new additions that improve upon last year’s model in pretty much every conceivable way— perhaps aside from the price.
October 14, 2022
There are many laptop brands and manufacturers out there and, on the surface, they all seem equally dependable.
October 13, 2022
Dell has been a behemoth in the computing industry for what feels like forever.
May 5, 2023
Your motherboard (no matter its size) provides numerous different connectors and sockets, all of which have a singular purpose:
October 10, 2022
If you’ve ever found yourself on the market looking for a used CPU, you’ve probably run into a listing like this.
May 5, 2023
POST, short for power-on self-test, is a series of tests and procedures your PC runs through before loading the operating system.
September 30, 2022
Apple’s ARM-based chipsets are no longer a novelty.
September 24, 2022
There are so many laptops on the market nowadays that, frankly, keeping track of what’s new and worth purchasing has become ever more challenging.
November 2, 2022
Your PC’s BIOS contains a myriad of different settings, all of which are designed to help you make the most out of your system and fine-tune its performance to your liking.
September 21, 2022
If you’ve looked into CPU performance to buy your next processor, you would’ve encountered the term “IPC” here and there.
November 22, 2022
Want to find out what power supply you have?
September 18, 2022
As of September 16th, 2022, EVGA has publicly and vocally terminated their partnership with Nvidia, effectively removing themselves from the GPU business.
September 15, 2022
What are the best CPU Cooler brands, what makes them unique, and what actually reflects a good CPU cooler brand, anyway?
September 14, 2022
Lumion is one of the best real-time rendering programs around for all your architectural rendering needs.
September 14, 2022
Ever wanted to have all USB ports explained in one easy, convenient place?
November 2, 2022
Ever asked yourself, “What are USB headers?
November 2, 2022
Wondering how to disable your integrated graphics?
December 19, 2022
Graphics Cards Manufacturers set a Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) when launching new SKUs that can be part of existing or new generations of products.
November 2, 2022
It’s a wonderful experience, building PCs.
September 1, 2022
Integrated graphics have come a long way over the last few years, and we couldn’t be happier for that being the case!
December 28, 2022
What is a laptop docking station, and do you need one?
November 2, 2022
What is the difference between a C:
August 30, 2022
When figuring out your gaming or productivity setup, you must put a lot of thought into the main tools you will be interacting with.
December 28, 2022
Keeping track of modern Laptop CPUs’ performance and comparing them to their competition can be a frustrating endeavor.
May 5, 2023
Being able to quickly access various system settings is of the utmost importance.
November 11, 2023
Whether it be for work, gaming, or entertainment, life is simply unimaginable without a PC.
August 21, 2022
Wondering how to fix a flickering PC monitor?
November 2, 2022
Can you upgrade your laptop’s graphics card?
November 4, 2023
A Processor’s single-core performance is one, if not the most important indicator of how your CPU will perform in many workloads.
April 7, 2024
Most professionals lean towards Nvidia graphics cards whenever there’s work involved.
May 5, 2023
One of the most frustrating things about connecting your PC to the internet is that, sometimes, it feels like everything is going against you.
January 2, 2024
How are Intel CPUs ranked in order of performance – is there an easy list to check?
June 14, 2023
SketchUp is one of the most well-known 3D modeling tools in the trade for its intuitive UI and modeling experience.
November 2, 2022
Ever wondered who would win in the 24-inch vs.
May 5, 2023
When you buy a laptop without an ethernet port, do you have any recourse?
November 2, 2022
We’ve come a long way when it comes to CPU performance.
November 2, 2022
Dell laptops are amongst the most alluring in the Windows realm; their design, level of craftsmanship, and overall features are seldom rivaled.
May 5, 2023
Ever wondered how dual CPU motherboards work and if they’re a worthwhile competitor to mainstream and HEDT motherboards?
September 3, 2022
In the matchup of Corsair RMX vs RM PSUs, which power supply series is best?
November 2, 2022
What are Good Idle CPU Temps, and how can you improve yours if they don’t fall into your desired range?
July 29, 2022
Samsung SSDs, known around the world as some of the best around, giving you prizewinning speed, lifespan, and reliability.
November 2, 2022
Are external CPUs for laptops a real thing?
May 5, 2023
PSU cooling, not exactly something that’s talked about a lot.
August 15, 2022
Adobe Photoshop is one of the most universally known programs around.
May 5, 2023
Having enough Random Access Memory (or RAM, for short) is of the utmost importance.
July 12, 2022
How long does it take to render a video?
November 2, 2022
Motherboard VRMs are a surprisingly important part of every modern motherboard but are often overlooked in marketing and reviews, or not properly explained if mentioned.
December 10, 2022
If your BenQ monitor happens to be showing the dreadful “No Signal” message, you’re probably on the verge of panicking.
July 2, 2022
Today, let’s talk about buffered vs unbuffered RAM.
July 1, 2022
OBS, or “Open Broadcasting Software”, is a widely known and beloved piece of software that has brought the power of streaming and recording to the masses in an easy-to-understand yet feature-packed package.
November 2, 2022
What should your GPU utilization be, and when is it a cause for concern?
December 28, 2022
Silent keyboards are all the rage these days and, well, it’s easy to understand why!
September 3, 2022
Your motherboard is incredibly important as it connects all the different pieces of your system – it is the connective tissue that makes the entire PC and its peripherals work and function properly.
September 3, 2022
If your MacBook isn’t emitting any sound — or its volume happens to be too low and barely audible — you’ll be happy to know that fixing such an issue is neither complicated nor overly time-consuming!
November 24, 2023
NVMe this, SSD that, what are all of these things anyway?
September 3, 2022
Processor naming schemes sure can get chaotic, and that holds true for both Intel and AMD.
September 3, 2022
Cleaning is the most important aspect of maintaining the health and performance of a PC that we all tend to *cough*ignore*cough* at times.
September 5, 2022
IOR, or “Index of Refraction.
September 3, 2022
Depending on the size of your PC case, you might not be able to just go out and buy any kind of GPU.
September 3, 2022
If you’ve ever plugged in anything audio-related to your motherboard, I’m sure you’ve seen the abundance of audio ports scattered on the side of your motherboard.
September 3, 2022
The process of building a PC can, at times, seem exceedingly complicated, what with there being quite some hurdles for one to overcome.
September 3, 2022
When you have an integrated or dedicated GPU, your operating system will take up as much as half of your RAM and use it as shared GPU memory.
May 5, 2023
The number of cores and threads your CPU has depends on several different factors including its brand, model, and generation.
January 5, 2023
Video editing might not be the most taxing workflow one can imagine, but it nonetheless requires a very competent PC — one that has truly powerful internals.
December 28, 2022
Turning on a motherboard or a PC without a case or power switch might seem impossible, but that actually couldn’t be further from the truth!
September 3, 2022
Ensuring that your GPU idle temperatures are as low as possible is of essential importance for the longevity of your Graphics Card.
December 28, 2022
Ever wondered what PCIe slots actually are and which kinds of different types exist?
June 1, 2022
In the battle of Full vs Semi vs Non-Modular Power Supply, which one comes out on top, and why?
May 5, 2023
What is VRAM, how do you check it, and can it be increased?
December 10, 2022
Video editing is a very layered workflow, one that tends to be quite taxing on a wide range of components; figuring out what exactly you need and how much money you have to spend so as to get an enjoyable video editing experience sure can seem like an overly complex endeavor.
December 27, 2022
What goes into making a motherboard, anyway?
January 5, 2023
The desktops vs.
January 8, 2023
In the battle of Single Channel vs Dual Channel RAM, which comes out on top?
September 3, 2022
Let’s go over a process you’ll have to experience a bunch of times, especially if you’re a gamer:
September 3, 2022
Autodesk 3ds Max, the more “industrial” alternative to its older brother, Maya, and one of the major titans of the 3D landscape.
September 3, 2022
Connecting your power supply cables sure can seem like a daunting task.
June 17, 2022
Autodesk Maya is one of if not the most famous 3D creation suites on the planet.
June 17, 2022
The day has finally come and you’re just about to do a colorful upgrade of your system to bask in the sweet glory of all things RGB… only to realize your motherboard doesn’t have an RGB header.
November 4, 2023
Motherboards these days offer several SATA connectors and M.
September 3, 2022
Your PC is finally done!
December 28, 2022
Motherboards these days come in all shapes and sizes.
August 15, 2022
PCPartPicker is one of the greatest things that has happened to the PC creation process.
September 3, 2022
ITX builds are all the rage these days and, well, there’s a very good reason why:
May 24, 2023
If you aren’t a gamer, all this fixation on graphics cards and gaming performance might lead you to believe that you don’t need a discrete graphics card for your workloads.
September 3, 2022
Do you have to reinstall Windows after installing new hardware, let’s say, the processor (CPU), motherboard, or graphics card?
January 3, 2023
Photoshop is a piece of software so prolific that it has literally become a verb through which people describe how someone might’ve modified or edited an image.
June 17, 2022
Your CPU fan spins at different speeds, which helps keep your processor cool enough to run all your tasks efficiently.
August 15, 2022
RAM is one of the most surprisingly complicated aspects of building a PC.
September 3, 2022
Like so many other components, motherboards, too, come in different sizes and form factors.
September 3, 2022
Motherboard standoffs, the brass pillars upon which your motherboard is most likely standing on.
September 3, 2022
What happens if your Power Supply is too weak for your GPU or PC?
June 17, 2022
Today, I’m going to walk you through the 7 most expensive PC cases that are actually worth buying.
September 3, 2022
With various uses and applications, SATA cables are quite effective in connecting various drives to your computer’s motherboard.
September 3, 2022
Graphics cards come in various different shapes and sizes.
October 22, 2022
Clearing your CMOS can help you with a wide array of problems.
August 15, 2022
Has your ASUS motherboard ever given you some numbers or letters (also known as error codes) on that tiny display that’s on there nestled in the corner?
June 17, 2022
Do Nvidia LHR GPUs perform worse than regular Nvidia GPUs?
December 21, 2022
Not only are there many different types of RAM modules but many kinds of motherboards as well.
December 11, 2023
You’re ready to plug in those Case or CPU fans but you’ve stumbled upon terminology you’re not all that familiar with?
May 4, 2022
GPUs are one of the most costly parts of a PC.
September 3, 2022
What’s a normal Motherboard temperature, and when should you be worried?
September 3, 2022
Those who’ve added more storage to their PC (external/internal) would’ve noticed that the available storage shown never seems to match the advertised storage capacity of the drive.
September 3, 2022
There are many different types of RAM (Memory) meant for different kinds of PCs and workloads.
June 17, 2022
What is CSM, and how can you use it to get the most out of your computer?
November 21, 2022
Figuring out which CPUs are compatible with your motherboard can be tricky because of the many factors to consider.
September 3, 2022
What’s the difference between single-sided and double-sided RAM?
September 3, 2022
GPU fans not spinning can cause all sorts of problems, from overheating and damaging the GPU to good old thermal throttling.
September 3, 2022
Disclosure – The ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 sample was provided by Nvidia.
November 25, 2022
RAM is one of the most well-known and deceptively simple parts of a computer.
March 28, 2022
CG this, CG that, we’ve all heard those two letters being used over and over again to describe many different things, but what does it really stand for?
August 20, 2022
There are many display types out there, but which comes out on top in a direct display panel comparison?
March 23, 2022
When we looked at the Radeon Pro W6400 workstation graphics card, at first, it seemed like an insane product.
December 13, 2022
How are AMD CPUs ranked in order of performance – is there an easy list to check?
March 18, 2022
Gone are the days when motherboards drastically affected PC performance, or are they?
September 3, 2022
When it comes down to locked vs unlocked CPUs, what’s the real-world difference, and which actually suits your needs?
June 17, 2022
It can be challenging to buy a new GPU from the most desired manufacturers.
November 12, 2022
If you’re building a new computer and can’t turn it on, you may need to update the BIOS.
June 17, 2022
In the battle of AIO vs Custom Loop liquid cooling, which form of liquid cooling comes out on top?
February 8, 2023
What is DRAM Frequency, and how does it impact your performance across desktop use, rendering, and gaming?
April 27, 2022
How do you know if a graphics card is compatible with your PC or PC build?
August 20, 2022
In the battle of 2 vs 4 Sticks of RAM, what are the real-world benefits, and do they apply to all platforms equally?
June 30, 2022
Although it’s arguably one of the most straightforward components to install, understanding what makes your RAM tick is a whole other ballgame.
February 15, 2022
Substance Painter, or Substance 3D Painter if we were to follow Adobe’s novel naming schemes, is the crème de la crème of the world of 3D painting.
June 17, 2022
If your motherboard has more than one PCI Express slot, it may not be immediately clear which one is going to be the best for your graphics card to use.
April 27, 2022
How should you mount the radiator of your AIO?
April 27, 2022
The misuse of ‘Megahertz’ by media, motherboard manufacturers, and even memory manufacturers has always bothered me.
April 27, 2022
Thermal throttling can plague almost any PC or smart device, but what is it, and how does it actually work?
January 20, 2023
Presented with the option of buying either Z690 DDR4 or DDR5 motherboards with Intel’s Alder Lake processors, we’re now forced to choose between the two.
April 27, 2022
SSDs are all the fuss on the storage market, but there are actually different types of SSDs that perform at different tiers of speed.
April 27, 2022
In this article, I’m going to walk you through everything you need to know about GPU core clocks and GPU memory clocks.
May 2, 2022
“What is the best 3D render engine?
December 10, 2022
What does coil whine sound like, how does it affect your hardware, and how can it be prevented or fixed?
August 15, 2022
If you’re here, you’re ready to learn how to lower your GPU’s temperature.
April 29, 2022
How hot is too hot for a CPU?
April 28, 2022
Liquid cooling is one of the best tools you can use to keep your PC nice and chilly even under heavy loads.
April 27, 2022
When it comes to picking the right SSD size for me, I’m often tempted to tell myself “the best I can afford” and just go from there.
June 17, 2022
Between 120 mm and 140 mm fans, which case fan size is better for you?
November 29, 2021
GPU backplates have increased in popularity over the years, but what are they actually meant for, and do they do that job well?
April 27, 2022
Ever gone to a PC repair shop and/or pretty much any PC building tutorial video on the internet and seen this on the host’s hand?
December 21, 2021
The humble walk cycle animation.
June 17, 2022
Have you ever wondered what the difference between an Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) is compared to a Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
March 1, 2022
Why Samsung B-Die, and where do you even find it?
August 15, 2022
Have you ever casually looked over at your awesome PC one day and seen something like this?
November 4, 2021
In the battle between Mid Tower vs Full Tower, which case form factor comes out on top?
November 3, 2023
Finding the best graphics card brand for your needs may seem tough, but it doesn’t need to be.
April 28, 2022
The idea of having different kinds of processor cores on the same CPU package isn’t a new one by any means.
April 27, 2022
There’s so much to take into account when looking for a CPU.
April 27, 2022
Unity is a name known by developers of all kinds; from indie amateurs working from their parents’ basement to triple-A studios across the world.
February 8, 2023
As Nvidia continues to expand its presence on the GPU market, the company has started to split its offers into several lines.
March 1, 2022
Blender, the once unknown underdog of the 3D software community has gone on to become a powerhouse of a 3D application, expanding not only into new 3D workflows but 2D as well.
April 29, 2022
Sufficient cooling is incredibly crucial for your CPU’s performance.
April 27, 2022
Looking for a way to beef up the struggling GPU in your laptop?
April 27, 2022
In order to achieve the maximum level of performance from each and every component of your PC, you need to make sure they’re running at optimal temperatures.
April 29, 2022
You might’ve heard the words “normal map” or “bump map” or any assortment of other weirdly named “maps” when you’ve been scouring the internet for texture maps.
April 27, 2022
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.
November 9, 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.
March 1, 2022
Exporting an MP4 from After Effects directly seems to be more difficult than it should be.
April 29, 2022
Many small but distinct RAM specifications can add up to a significant boost in performance.
April 29, 2022
Both curved and flat monitors have their advantages, and there are strong arguments to be made for choosing one over the other.
March 1, 2022
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.
March 1, 2022
Ever seen a connector on your motherboard called JFP1?
March 1, 2022
Ever seen a connector on your motherboard called JCOM1?
April 29, 2022
Have you ever wondered what makes one computer a ‘Workstation’ and another, a ‘Gaming’ PC?
November 22, 2022
Have you picked all the parts for a brand new PC, but can’t decide on how much RAM (Random Access Memory) you need?
June 3, 2022
If you’ve ever gone rummaging through your BIOS, you might have stumbled across the terms PWM, DC, and Auto in the fan control section.
December 10, 2022
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.
April 27, 2022
There are two things we can say about GPUs, Graphics Cards, and Video Cards:
April 4, 2022
What’s faster than one PC?
May 10, 2022
3D work on a laptop… It feels a bit wrong, doesn’t it?
August 8, 2022
Random Access Memory (RAM) varies dramatically in performance, from one generation to the next; and this is particularly the case between GDDR5 and GDDR6.
November 9, 2021
If you have a specific budget in mind, here’s a list of good motherboards that will help you get the most out of your brand-new Intel processor.
November 9, 2021
If you’re building a PC for the first time, you may be wondering how long the process is really going to take.
April 2, 2022
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.
November 9, 2021
The amount of allotted M.
December 12, 2022
If you’re looking to purchase a new RAM kit – or upgrade your existing one – a question often arises is:
November 25, 2022
AMD is the only PC component manufacturer that builds both CPUs and dedicated graphics cards for the mainstream PC market.
November 9, 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.
August 15, 2022
Are you looking for the best 3D modeling software?
December 18, 2021
Knowing how to valuate the worth of second-hand computer components is always useful, especially in a market where prices fluctuate strongly.
March 19, 2022
Ever went to go buy a fancy new graphics card and ran into technobabble like this?
November 25, 2022
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.
November 8, 2021
First-time PC builders often shy away from tinkering in the BIOS (understandably).
January 3, 2023
Pixologic’s ZBrush is built to do one thing well, exceptionally well:
April 29, 2022
Although Cinema 4D’s official System Requirements seem fairly low, there’s more to them than meets the eye at first glance.
May 24, 2022
A common question amongst our readers is which processor type they should choose:
April 12, 2022
Ever wondered what the difference between CPU and GPU rendering was and which one fits your needs best?
March 23, 2022
Buying the right RAM (Memory) kit is a crucial step towards maximizing the performance of your system.
May 9, 2022
Have you ever wondered why some GPUs come with 3 Fans, some with 2 and many just have a single fan?
August 31, 2022
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.
December 28, 2022
Building a new PC can be a daunting task, but this experience can also be very exciting.
May 9, 2022
You’re done with modeling, UV unwrapping, and are ready to go.
May 9, 2022
Looking for a great low-profile CPU cooler that fits your needs can be time-consuming.
May 9, 2022
Rendering too slow?
May 9, 2022
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.
April 14, 2022
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.
November 8, 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.
August 12, 2023
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 15, 2022
Bent pins can cause a variety of peculiarities.
December 28, 2022
Thermal paste is a thermally conductive compound mostly used as an interface between a chip and a heatsink.
May 9, 2022
Raw clock speeds and processing cores are not the only factors to consider when picking a graphics card.
May 9, 2022
We often get questions like – ‘What’s the best motherboard brand?
December 10, 2022
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.
February 8, 2023
Post-processing and image management tools are crucial assets for any kind of photographer.
September 25, 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.
February 8, 2023
Picking the right motherboard is one of the most complicated but critical tasks when you’re getting parts together for a brand-new PC build.
February 8, 2023
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.
February 8, 2023
DaVinci Resolve is a powerful video editing package in a unique market position.
May 9, 2022
Adobe After Effects is one of the most popular Motion Design & Compositing software on the market.
May 9, 2022
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.
December 12, 2022
Wondering what the difference between all those fan headers on your motherboard is?
May 9, 2022
Video Editing is more accessible than ever.
May 9, 2022
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?
January 3, 2023
Blender is finally shedding its “quirky kid around the block” attire and donning a more serious and respected “3D powerhouse” one.
February 8, 2023
Upgrading your system is an exciting experience that comes with a lot of benefits:
February 8, 2023
Adobe Photoshop is the most popular photo editor in the world.
May 9, 2022
There are many reasons why you would want to check your PC’s specs.
September 3, 2022
We all want to render faster.
May 9, 2022
AMD released its newest range of Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs on October 8th.
January 9, 2024
There’s a newer version of Cinebench Available Here.
September 12, 2022
If you’ve ever shopped for processors and motherboards, you would’ve encountered words and terms like ‘sockets,’ ‘LGA1200,’ and so on.
May 14, 2022
Every PC enthusiast knows that a cool PC is the best PC.
May 11, 2022
There are so many different AMD Graphics Cards for purchase that it can get confusing at times.
February 8, 2023
Autodesk’s 3ds Max is as popular as it is demanding on your hardware.
February 8, 2023
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.
January 3, 2023
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.
August 15, 2022
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.
January 3, 2023
After numerous delays, motherboards with the B550 chipset for AMD processors have finally started popping up on the market.
January 3, 2023
Most of us wouldn’t say no to a PC stuffed with beastly hardware, but not everyone has the desk or floor space to stash a tower the size of a child.
May 9, 2022
This is one of the first things you need to know when planning a new PC for Rendering Workloads:
January 3, 2023
Picking a suitable power supply is critical, as it’s one of the core elements of your PC build.
May 2, 2022
Intel’s i9 10900k Processor is an exceptionally powerful CPU.
August 11, 2022
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.
November 7, 2023
SketchUp is a powerful 3D application that manages to be both approachable for hobbyists and useful for professionals.
May 9, 2022
Curved Monitors are becoming more and more popular, especially for Gaming.
October 5, 2021
AMD’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.
November 7, 2023
While a workstation for Adobe Illustrator & vector graphics might sound niche to some, knowing how to build a PC that caters to your specific workflow can be incredibly helpful.
December 10, 2022
With the release of AMD’s Threadripper 3000 processors (3rd Generation Threadripper), Intel has finally lost the lead in both single-core and multi-threaded workloads.
February 8, 2023
Building your first PC can be daunting.
January 3, 2023
While photo-editing software has become incredibly portable, it’s hard to deny the value of a proper workstation for professional work.
December 10, 2022
Intel’s consumer CPUs have always remained a step ahead of their AMD counterparts when it comes to single-thread performance.
September 6, 2023
In this article, we’re going to teach you all you need to know to purchase the best case fans for your needs.
January 3, 2023
Today, we’re going to help you find the best 4K monitor for your needs.
May 9, 2022
AMD’s Threadripper CPUs were designed to deliver incredible performance at shockingly low prices.
November 7, 2023
Blender is a versatile digital content creation tool that has been used in a variety of high budget and low budget productions.
January 3, 2024
Now that both Intel and AMD have played their hands with the launches of 14th Gen Raptor Lake and Ryzen 7000, it’s time to take a step back and look at the state of affairs when it comes to CPUs to buy in early 2024.
May 9, 2022
Wondering what RAM would be perfect for your Ryzen PC Build?
February 8, 2023
On the lookout for a motherboard that pairs well with a Ryzen 5000 CPU like the 5950X?
May 23, 2022
PCIe Riser and Extension Cables have become more and more important in recent years.
August 12, 2022
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.
January 3, 2023
Video Editing or cutting Film used to be a job for specialists, that required the operation of heavy machinery.
May 9, 2022
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).
February 8, 2023
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?
September 8, 2023
There’s a newer version of Cinebench Available Here.
February 8, 2023
What is the best Computer or Laptop for CAD Software such as Autocad, Solidworks, Inventor, or Revit?
May 15, 2023
What Computer Parts do you need to build a PC, you ask?
January 3, 2023
Video Editing is one of the most popular things you can do on a Computer or Workstation.
January 3, 2023
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.
March 31, 2022
Chaos Group’s V-Ray Benchmark is a widely used tool for benchmarking your Processor and your Graphics Card.
January 22, 2024
OctaneBench is the currently most popular GPU Rendering Benchmark.
January 3, 2023
There are quite some things to consider when looking for the best Laptop for Animation.
May 16, 2022
As a Graphic Designer, you’ll need an excellent Computer optimized for Graphic Design workloads for a fast and frustration-free work experience.
January 30, 2024
A list of Nvidia Graphics Cards in order of performance is something I keep looking for myself.
February 8, 2023
Quickly find the best Parts for your PC & Workstation.
October 5, 2023
The most interesting thing you’ll come across when looking for a computer or workstation for 3D modeling and rendering is that 3D modeling and (CPU) rendering are two very different workloads.
September 8, 2023
There’s a newer version of Cinebench Available Here.
December 4, 2023
The Open Source Digital Content Creation Software Blender is among the most popular 3D-Modeling, -Animation, -Rendering, Video Editing & Compositing Solutions on the market.
February 20, 2022
Graphics Cards have complicated naming schemes and it can get confusing very fast, especially with the rate at which new GPUs are released.
June 2, 2022
RAM can make or break your Video Editing performance.
May 9, 2022
There are many ways to make money as a 3D-Artist.
January 6, 2023
Have you ever wondered what Processor (CPU) is best for rendering?
January 3, 2023
There are quite some factors to consider when building a new PC that is mainly targeted at After Effects use.
October 6, 2023
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 9, 2022
There seems to be quite some hype about Albedo Maps recently, especially in 3D Rendering and Realtime Rendering Applications.
October 23, 2023
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.
April 29, 2022
Have you ever tried figuring out the difference between Straight Alpha and Premultiplied alpha and when to use what?
December 18, 2023
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December 16, 2023
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December 16, 2023
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December 16, 2023
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December 16, 2023
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