Building a PC on your own can seem like a daunting task. Picking compatible hardware and understanding what parts of your workstation need more budget allocation than the rest is one of the most important things you should consider before deciding on parts.
Our computer builds section covers all aspects of building a PC. From guides to picking the right hardware and understanding various technical specifications to actually building a PC, we have it all.
Need a quick run-down for a build you’re planning?
We’ve taken care of the research and recommended full builds for various tasks like 3D Animation, Video Editing, Graphic Design, and so much more.
Just pick the task that your workstation needs to handle and take a look at our suggested parts.
August 5, 2020
The modern music industry is built around digital mastering and processing, and the proliferation of flexible and powerful audio software has helped a wide variety of indie, hobbyist, and at-home musicians take their audio production workflows to the next level.
![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]")
May 19, 2020
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.
![Building the Best PC for SketchUp [2020 Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2020/04/BuildAPCForSketchup-Twitter_1200x675-1-420x236.jpg "Building the Best PC for SketchUp [2020 Guide]")
August 27, 2020
SketchUp is a powerful 3D application that manages to be both approachable for hobbyists and useful for professionals.
March 16, 2020
The launch of Apple’s Mac Pro in late 2019, ranging from $5000 to 50,000~, set off an endless array of memes, jokes, and general online hate.
March 16, 2020
While a workstation for vector graphics might sound niche to some, knowing how to build a PC that caters to your specific workflow can be incredibly helpful.
June 5, 2020
Building your own gaming PC isn’t rocket science, but it’s not the easiest thing in the world, either.
February 17, 2020
Building your first PC can be daunting.
![Best Computer for Photo Editing [2020 PC BUILD]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2019/11/Twitter-1200x675-420x236.jpg "Best Computer for Photo Editing [2020 PC BUILD]")
August 10, 2020
While photo-editing software has become incredibly portable, it’s hard to deny the value of a proper workstation for professional work.
July 15, 2020
Blender is a versatile digital content creation tool that has been used in a variety of high budget and low budget productions.
May 19, 2020
When it’s time to buy a new PC, the first thing you need to do is decide what type of system you’re going to buy.
June 24, 2020
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?
June 27, 2020
What is the best Computer or Laptop for CAD Software such as Autocad, Solidworks, Inventor or Revit?
September 16, 2020
What Computer Parts do you need to build a PC, you ask?
![Best Computer for Video Editing [2020 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 [2020 Guide]")
June 29, 2020
Video Editing – One of the most popular things you can do on a Computer or Workstation.
![Building the best PC for 3D Animation [2020 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 [2020 Guide]")
June 29, 2020
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 the hardware.
June 29, 2020
A Graphic Designer needs an excellent Computer specifically targeted at Graphic Design work to make him work fast and stay motivated.
August 15, 2020
Quickly find the best Parts for your PC & Workstation.
September 16, 2020
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.
![Best Workstation Computer For After Effects [2020 Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2017/03/BestWorkstationForAfterEffects-Twitter_1200x675-420x236.jpg "Best Workstation Computer For After Effects [2020 Guide]")
June 29, 2020
There are quite some factors to consider when building a new PC that is mainly targeted at After Effects use.
![Building the Best Cinema 4D Workstation Computer [2020 Guide]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2016/10/BestPcforCinema4D-Twitter_1200x675-420x236.jpg "Building the Best Cinema 4D Workstation Computer [2020 Guide]")
June 29, 2020
It’s always fun to research new PC-Parts to make your new Workstation or Computer work as fast as possible in the Programs you use, without having to spend an arm and a leg.