PC Builds

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.

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3D Animation & Rendering ⋮ PC Builds

Best Computer for Blender (Workstation & PC-Build Guide)

by Asher ⋮ Updated September 25, 2019 ⋮ 38 comments

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Blender is a versatile digital content creation tool that has been used in a variety of high budget and low budget productions. It’s free, it’s open source, and it’s incredibly flexible — if you have the right workstation.

This guide will cover the ins and outs of building a computer tailored to fit Blender’s hardware requirements.Continue Reading

PC Builds

What Kind of Computer Do You Need? (Step-by-Step)

by Alex ⋮ Updated September 25, 2019 ⋮ 21 comments

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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?

You have come to the right place!

In this 4-Step Beginner’s Computer Guide you will find out what type of Computer you should get, by answering just a few important questions:

Type: Do you want a Desktop PC or a Laptop?
Purpose: What will you be using your brand new PC for?
Budget: How much are you willing to spend?
Assemble! Order a Pre-Built PC or build it yourself?

CAD ⋮ Laptops ⋮ PC Builds

Best Workstation PC / Laptop for CAD, Autocad, Solidworks, Revit, Inventor

by Alex ⋮ Updated September 23, 2019 ⋮ 65 comments

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What is the best Computer or Laptop for CAD Software such as Autocad, Solidworks, Inventor, Revit or many others?

What is CAD Software anyway, and why is it so difficult to find reliable information on what type of Hardware Components you need to build a greatly performing PC for CAD?

Well, let’s dive right in!Continue Reading

Hardware ⋮ PC Builds

Parts Needed to Build a PC (Computer Parts List & Explanation)

by Alex ⋮ Updated September 28, 2019 ⋮ 60 comments

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What Computer Parts do you need to build a PC, you ask? Does this mean you want to build your own PC? That is absolutely splendid! 🙂

Building your own Computer from individual PC Components has so many benefits compared to just going out and buying a pre-built PC:

It’s a lot of Fun! The anticipation of the individual Parts being delivered to your House, the shiny Boxes with all the different components in them, not to mention researching what parts you actually need, which you are doing right now!Continue Reading

PC Builds ⋮ Video Editing

Best Computer for Video Editing (Updated)

by Lakshya ⋮ Updated September 28, 2019 ⋮ 225 comments

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Video Editing – One of the most popular things you can do on a Computer or Workstation.

No wonder so many people are looking for the perfect Machine for their Video Editing needs. A specialized and optimized Computer for Video Editing can save you time, a lot of frustration and in the long run, lots of money.

The great thing about Video Editing is, it has become so accessible, that you can now even edit Videos on a Laptop.Continue Reading

3D Animation & Rendering ⋮ PC Builds

Building the best PC for 3D Animation in 2019

by Alex ⋮ Updated September 23, 2019 ⋮ 163 comments

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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.

Browsing for new Computer Parts is always a lot of fun and in this article, you might find a few things that will make that process easier and even more interesting!

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Now, this Article “Best Computer for Animation” is structured into three parts:

The first being how Animation Software utilizes the Hardware. The second being insight and recommendations on what Hardware Parts are important and best for a Computer for Animation.

And the last Part gives you finished Desktop Computer Builds in different Price Tiers if you would just like to see how a complete Computer Build for Animation would look like in your budget.Continue Reading

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Need Help? We reply to every article comment! :)

Best Computer for Blender (Workstation & PC-Build Guide)

What Kind of Computer Do You Need? (Step-by-Step)

Best Workstation PC / Laptop for CAD, Autocad, Solidworks, Revit, Inventor

Parts Needed to Build a PC (Computer Parts List & Explanation)

Best Computer for Video Editing (Updated)

Building the best PC for 3D Animation in 2019

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