Motherboard Archives - CG Director

The Best Motherboard Brands (And what to beware of)

April 9, 2021

We often get questions like – ‘What’s the best motherboard brand?

Guide to PCIe Lanes: How many do you need for your workload?

May 1, 2021

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.

2021 Motherboard Buying Guide for Workstations [How to Buy a Motherboard]

April 15, 2021

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.

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CPU FAN vs. CPU OPT (When to use which)

May 10, 2021

Wondering what the difference between all those fan headers on your motherboard is?

Best B550 Motherboards for AMD Ryzen CPUs [2021 Guide]

April 15, 2021

After numerous delays, motherboards with the B550 chipset for AMD processors have finally started popping up on the market.

Best Z490 Motherboards for Intel 10900K, 10700K, 10600K CPUs

April 15, 2021

Intel’s 10th Generation lineup has brought back competition to the market, in a way at least, by enabling hyperthreading across the entire product stack.

Best Motherboards for Gaming [2021 Guide]

January 23, 2021

Whether you’re building a PC for gaming or work, a motherboard remains one of your PC’s core components.

Best Motherboards for 3rd Gen AMD Threadripper CPUs 3990X, 3970X, 3960X

July 2, 2020

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.

How to Build a PC: Beginner’s Guide (Choose your Parts & Assemble)

April 22, 2021

Building your first PC can be daunting.

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

April 15, 2021

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

Best Motherboards for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs 5950X, 5900X, 5600X

April 25, 2021

On the lookout for a motherboard that pairs well with a Ryzen 5000 CPU like the 5950X?

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

April 16, 2021

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

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

January 16, 2021

What Computer Parts do you need to build a PC, you ask?

Building the best PC for 3D Animation [2021 Guide]

April 15, 2021

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.

Best Computer For Graphic Design

April 15, 2021

As a Graphic Designer, you’ll need an excellent Computer optimized for Graphic Design workloads for a fast and frustration-free work experience.

PC-Builder: Find The Best Parts For Your PC & Workstation

April 21, 2021

Quickly find the best Parts for your PC & Workstation.

Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering

April 11, 2021

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 [2021 Guide]

April 15, 2021

There are quite some factors to consider when building a new PC that is mainly targeted at After Effects use.

Best Hardware for GPU Rendering in Octane – Redshift – Vray (Updated)

April 15, 2021

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.

Building the Best Cinema 4D Workstation Computer [2021 Guide]

January 28, 2021

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.