Mac Pro 2019 vs Custom-Built PC – A closer look
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.
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.
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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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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.
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Building your first PC can be daunting.
Best PC for Photo Editing
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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?
Best Workstation PC / Laptop for CAD, Autocad, Solidworks, Revit, Inventor
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What is the best Computer or Laptop for CAD Software such as Autocad, Solidworks, Inventor, Revit or many others?
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What Computer Parts do you need to build a PC, you ask?
Best Computer for Video Editing (Updated)
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Video Editing – One of the most popular things you can do on a Computer or Workstation.
Building the best PC for 3D Animation in 2020
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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.
Best Computer For Graphic Design
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A Graphic Designer needs an excellent Computer specifically targeted at Graphic Design work to make him work fast and stay motivated.
PC-Builder: Find The Best Parts For Your PC & Workstation
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The CGDirector PC-Builder helps you find the best Computer and Workstation Parts for your specific use case and available budget, by recommending highly compatible and best-performing hardware:
Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering
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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 (Updated)
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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 (Updated)
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It’s always fun to research new hardware components to make your new Workstation or Computer work as fast as possible in your desired Programs without having to spend an arm and a leg.