Best Motherboards for Intel 9th Gen CPUs i7 9700k, i9 9900k

by Jerry ⋮ Updated November 8, 2019

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Intel’s consumer CPUs have always remained a step ahead of their AMD counterparts when it comes to single-thread performance.

Although AMD has closed that gap to a negligible level with its 3^rd Generation Ryzen lineup, Intel still has something to offer content creators who want the best viewport experience possible. Moreover, Intel’s QuickSync support for specific plugins in applications like Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects does speed up certain tasks considerably.

Navigating the motherboard landscape can be quite confusing, especially for those who aren’t immediately familiar with chipsets, popular features, and other factors you need to know before you pick a board.Continue Reading

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Processors (Updated with Launch Details for 3960X and 3970X)

by Jerry ⋮ Updated November 11, 2019 ⋮ 11 comments

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Update: AMD Announces Threadripper 3000 CPUs

Threadripper 3000 CPUs will be available to purchase on 25th November 2019. AMD has announced some details regarding these new processors and I thought it warranted an update here.

Introducing AMD Threadripper 3960X and 3970X CPUs

We’ve all been expecting great things from AMD’s HEDT lineup after seeing the significant upgrade that Zen 2 processors (Ryzen 3000) delivered to mainstream consumers. In addition to reducing latency and improving the memory controller, AMD’s latest offerings seemed to consistently outperform Intel in a key, often ignored, metric — Perf/W. For those of us who have huge render workloads, this is quite significant. Regular 10-hour renders can add up quickly, and are by no means cheap.

Here’s the official slide from AMD that announces the new products:Continue Reading

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Best Motherboards for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs 3900X, 3700X, 3600X

by Jerry ⋮ Updated November 17, 2019 ⋮ 137 comments

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On the lookout for a motherboard that pairs well with a 3^rd Generation Ryzen CPU?

AMD’s 3^rd Generation Ryzen processors have changed the game when it comes to mainstream desktop computing.

They offer an unparalleled mix of multi-core and single-core performance – making the 3000-series of Ryzen CPUs an ideal choice for those who need to build a PC for 3D Rendering, Workstations for Adobe After Effects, a Video Editing PC or run as dedicated render nodes.

Navigating the crowd of motherboards out there and picking the perfect one is another story.Continue Reading

CAD ⋮ Laptops ⋮ PC Builds

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

by Alex ⋮ Updated September 23, 2019 ⋮ 81 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 October 25, 2019 ⋮ 82 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

3D Animation & Rendering ⋮ PC Builds

Building the best PC for 3D Animation in 2019

by Alex ⋮ Updated November 8, 2019 ⋮ 173 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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Best Motherboards for Intel 9th Gen CPUs i7 9700k, i9 9900k

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Processors (Updated with Launch Details for 3960X and 3970X)

Update: AMD Announces Threadripper 3000 CPUs

Introducing AMD Threadripper 3960X and 3970X CPUs

Best Motherboards for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs 3900X, 3700X, 3600X

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

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

Building the best PC for 3D Animation in 2019

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