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

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

AMD’s 3rd 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.

Technically, older AM4 motherboards (X470, B450, X370, B350, A320) do support all the 3rd Generation Ryzen CPUs, including the Ryzen 9 3900X. However, this might mean leaving performance on the table depending upon your choice of CPU and motherboard.

Granted, some X470 motherboards will handle high-end CPUs like the 3900X just fine. But I think there are better options available in the X570 product stack.

Note – I’m assuming that you plan to buy a new motherboard for Ryzen’s 3000-series processors.

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

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?

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

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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

Building the best PC for 3D Animation in 2019
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Building the best PC for 3D Animation in 2019

CG Director Author Alex  by Alex   ⋮   ⋮   115 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

Best Computer For Graphic Design
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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.

The absolute best Computer for Graphic Design has more and more become a powerhouse-machinery, that can put a good load on the hardware similar to working in 3D Modeling and Rendering, Video Editing or CAD. Images have become much larger in resolution, the Vector Illustrations have become more complex, and the Software Features rely on Hardware Features that a slow or older Computer just won’t be able to handle anymore.

The Adobe Creative Cloud with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and lots of additional tools to accompany your Workflow will have the Computer crawling in no time if the Hardware is not picked out very carefully.

I have put together a list of what you should be on the lookout for when building or buying your Graphic Design Computer and Workstation that will be your workhorse of creative endeavors in the years to come.Continue Reading

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

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