New GPU Launches: RTX 3000, AMD RDNA2 and Zen3
September 14, 2020
Nvidia’s announcement about the RTX 30-series of Ampere GPUs will interest gamers and creators alike.
Processor (CPU)
Core i9 10900K and Core i5 10600K Review for CG-Workloads: 3D Viewports Still Love Intel
September 11, 2020
Yes, I know.
Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid
July 22, 2020
This is one of the first things you need to know when planning a new PC for Rendering Workloads:
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Buying The Best Gaming CPU For You [2020 Guide]
May 21, 2020
Buying a processor (CPU) may seem intimidating at the outset, especially if you aren’t a tech expert.
The AMD Threadripper 3990X Review for Content Creators
May 7, 2020
AMD’s Threadripper lineup launch, featuring overwhelming 24 and 32-core CPUs, left a trail of dizzy Intel HEDT and even enterprise-class Xeon processors in its wake.
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.
CGDirector Survey Results 2019
May 19, 2020
At the beginning of this year, for the first time, we started adding polls to our posts that you could vote on.
How to Build a PC: Beginner’s Guide (Choose your Parts & Assemble)
February 17, 2020
Building your first PC can be daunting.
New CPU Launches: AMD Threadripper 3960X, 3970X VS Intel i9 10980XE
January 17, 2020
AMD’s much-awaited, much-hyped Threadripper 3000 processors are finally here.
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Best Motherboards for i9 9900k, i7 9700k [Intel 9th Gen CPUs]
May 31, 2020
Intel’s consumer CPUs have always remained a step ahead of their AMD counterparts when it comes to single-thread performance.
The Best Time to buy Computer Parts
May 2, 2020
In this article, we’re going to discuss the best time of the year to buy PC hardware.
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Best Laptops For Photo Editing [2020 Guide]
May 2, 2020
Today, we’re going to teach you all you need to know to buy the best laptop for photo editing.
Best CPU Coolers for AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs (Review Roundup)
May 19, 2020
AMD’s Threadripper CPUs were designed to deliver incredible performance at shockingly cheap prices.
Best Computer for Blender (Workstation & PC-Build Guide)
July 15, 2020
Blender is a versatile digital content creation tool that has been used in a variety of high budget and low budget productions.
Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen CPUs (Benchmarks & Comparison)
January 16, 2020
With the launch of Ryzen 3000 CPUs (3900X, 3800X, 3700X, 3600X, and 3600), AMD has closed the gap with Intel’s most premium offerings.
Best Memory (RAM) for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs 3900X, 3700X, 3600
May 2, 2020
Wondering what RAM would be perfect for your Ryzen PC Build?
Best Motherboards for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs 3950X, 3900X, 3700X, 3600X
July 14, 2020
On the lookout for a motherboard that pairs well with a 3rd Generation Ryzen CPU?
Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark & Scores (Updated Results)
July 20, 2020
Our Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark measures how snappy and smooth your Active Work inside your 3D Software will be.
Single vs Dual vs Quad Channel Memory on Ryzen Threadripper (Benchmarks)
May 19, 2020
Does Single vs Dual vs Quad Channel Memory impact performance on Ryzen Threadripper CPUs?
Cinebench R20 Scores (Updated Results)
May 19, 2020
Cinebench R20 is based on technology of the well-known Digital Content Creation Software, Cinema 4D, but now utilizes the R20 Version’s Render Engine.
Best Workstation PC / Laptop for CAD, Autocad, Solidworks, Revit, Inventor
June 27, 2020
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)
September 16, 2020
What Computer Parts do you need to build a PC, you ask?
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Best Computer for Video Editing [2020 Guide]
June 29, 2020
Video Editing – One of the most popular things you can do on a Computer or Workstation.
Memory Clock Speeds Comparison on AMD Threadripper (Benchmarks)
May 19, 2020
AMD Threadripper CPUs are being talked about a lot.
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Building the best PC for 3D Animation [2020 Guide]
June 29, 2020
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.
VRAY Benchmark & CPU + GPU Scores (Updated Results)
May 19, 2020
Chaos Groups VRAY Benchmark is an extremely popular Benchmark, as it can Benchmark your Processor as well as your Graphics Card.
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Best Laptop for Animation [2020 Guide]
May 19, 2020
There are quite some things to consider when looking for the best Laptop for Animation.
Best Computer For Graphic Design
June 29, 2020
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
August 15, 2020
Quickly find the best Parts for your PC & Workstation.
Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering
September 16, 2020
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.
Cinebench R15 Scores (Updated Results)
May 22, 2020
Cinebench Scores are a great way to get an impression of how fast a CPU is in different types of workloads.
Blender Benchmark Results (Updated Scores)
May 19, 2020
The Open Source Digital Content Creation Software Blender is among the most popular 3D-Modeling, -Animation, -Rendering, Video Editing & Compositing Solutions out there.
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Best CPU For Rendering [2020 Guide]
May 22, 2020
Have you ever wondered what Processor (CPU) is best for rendering?
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Best Workstation Computer For After Effects [2020 Guide]
June 29, 2020
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)
July 1, 2020
Graphics Card (GPU) based render engines such as Redhift3D, Octane or VRAY-RT have matured quite a bit and are starting to overtake CPU-based Render-Engines.
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Building the Best Cinema 4D Workstation Computer [2020 Guide]
June 29, 2020
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.