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2024 Scores
Uncategorized Jan 5 Wi-Fi vs Internet: What’s The Difference? [Beginner’s Guide]
Laptops Jan 4 How to use multiple monitors with your Laptop (single HDMI)
Hardware Jan 2 Intel Core i3 vs i5 vs i7 vs i9: What’s The Difference?
Hardware Jan 1 What Is SATA Hot Plug and How Do You Use It?
Apple Mac Dec 28 How to Check the Serial, Model, and Age of Your Mac Device or
MacBook
Hardware Dec 31 How To Check What Kind of RAM (Memory) You Have

December 28


DO ALL CPU COOLERS NEED THERMAL PASTE?

One of the more complicated parts of building a PC is installing your CPU
Cooler. And every CPU Cooler needs Thermal Paste, right? Well, not necessarily.

December 26


HOW TO DISABLE OVERCLOCKING OF THE CPU & GPU

Ensuring your components aren't manually overclocked, or don't boost to such
high frequencies can make them draw less power, quieter, cooler and will
increase their lifespan. At a cost of performance.

December 25


HOW TO USE A MACBOOK WITH THE LID CLOSED? [CLAMSHELL MODE]

Using your MacBook with an external monitor and peripherals works best when you
close its lid and put it into the so-called clamshell mode. Here's how.

December 24


CREATOR LAPTOPS VS GAMING-ORIENTED LAPTOPS — IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?

Creator and Gaming oriented Laptops have a fair bit of specification overlap,
which begs the question whether there's a considerable difference between the
two, or if you can just use either for any of your workloads.

December 22


WHAT IS THE SILICON LOTTERY, AND HOW DOES IT IMPACT CPU/GPU PERFORMANCE?

You participate in the silicon lottery whenever you buy a product that houses a
chip. CPUs, GPUs, and other hardware can be of varying quality, even within the
same SKU.

December 22


TOP 9 CREATIVE THINGS TO DO ON A COMPUTER WHEN YOU’RE BORED

You're a creative and the computer is your toolset. Here are our 9 favorite
creative things that'll beat boredom in no time. And that'll boost your mood &
skills as a nice bonus.

December 20


WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN AMD AND INTEL MOTHERBOARD?

Does it matter if you buy an AMD or Intel Motherboard? What even are the
differences between the two and should you look out for specific features apart
from the obvious CPU support?

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BENCHMARKS & LISTS

 * Cinebench 2024
 * Cinebench R23
 * OctaneBench
 * VRAY
 * Redshift
 * Blender
 * Nvidia GPU List
 * AMD GPU List
 * AMD CPU List
 * Intel CPU List

PC-RECOMMENDATIONS

 * Video Editing
 * 3D-Animation & Rendering
 * Graphic Design
 * CAD
 * Maxon Cinema 4D
 * Blender
 * Autodesk 3ds Max
 * Autodesk Maya
 * Unreal Engine
 * Adobe After Effects


NEW FORUM DISCUSSIONS

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The big melting issue of 4090

by Tim D on Jan 07, 2024

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New to PC Building. Need Advice.

by Rob on Jan 05, 2024

Wi-Fi vs Internet: What's The Difference? [Beginner's Guide]

by CGDirector on Jan 05, 2024

New Build - Struggling With CPU Power

by Alex Glawion on Jan 04, 2024

How to use multiple monitors with your Laptop (single HDMI)

by CGDirector on Jan 04, 2024


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COMPLETE GUIDE TO BUILDING YOUR OWN PC

Building your own PC is easy. It's also cheaper than buying pre-built and
teaches you some of the inner workings of how a PC functions. We've put together
a 4-Step Guide to finding and assembling the perfect Computer for yourself:


1. WHAT KIND OF PC DO YOU NEED?


2. PARTS NEEDED TO BUILD A PC


3. EASY PC-PART RECOMMENDATIONS


4. HOW TO BUILD & ASSEMBLE A PC


HARDWARE SEE ALL

Processor (CPU), Graphics Card (GPU), Memory (RAM), Motherboard


INTEL CORE I3 VS I5 VS I7 VS I9: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

UPDATED January 2, 2024 by Christopher Harper

How do Intel's many CPU tiers compare and which make the most sense for your
kind of workloads? Intel Cores i3, i5, i7, i9, we're here to clear up any
confusion!


WHAT IS SATA HOT PLUG AND HOW DO YOU USE IT?

UPDATED January 1, 2024 by Christopher Harper

Being able to swap SATA drives without turning off your PC is quite practical
for certain use cases. Here's how to do exactly that.


HOW TO CHECK WHAT KIND OF RAM (MEMORY) YOU HAVE

UPDATED December 31, 2023 by Christopher Harper

Whether you're upgrading your PC or are just curious, knowing what kind of RAM
you currently have installed is an easy thing to check. Here's how.


PC BUILDS SEE ALL

3D-Modeling, Rendering, Cinema 4D, Blender,After Effects


AIO PUMP: HOW TO TELL IT’S WORKING PROPERLY [LIQUID CPU COOLING]

UPDATED December 2, 2023 by Christopher Harper

All-in-one Liquid Coolers can be a head scratcher to install, and after that's
done you most certainly want to make sure the pump and entire AIO is working
properly. Here's how.


SHOULD YOU BUILD A PC? [7 GREAT REASONS]

UPDATED November 10, 2023


IS GIGABYTE A GOOD BRAND? [2023 UPDATE]

UPDATED August 6, 2023


WHY ARE DESKTOP PCS CHEAPER AND FASTER THAN LAPTOPS?

UPDATED August 3, 2023


APPLE MAC SEE ALL

Monitor, Mac, Apple


HOW TO CHECK THE SERIAL, MODEL, AND AGE OF YOUR MAC DEVICE OR MACBOOK

UPDATED December 28, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Whether you're upgrading your Mac, buying new parts, looking to troubleshoot an
issue or just want to know how old your device is, knowing its serial and model
number is one of the first steps in doing so.


HOW TO USE A MACBOOK WITH THE LID CLOSED? [CLAMSHELL MODE]

UPDATED December 25, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Using your MacBook with an external monitor and peripherals works best when you
close its lid and put it into the so-called clamshell mode. Here's how.


WHICH MAC IS THE RIGHT DESKTOP COMPUTER FOR YOU? [UPDATE]

UPDATED December 2, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

With many new Mac devices on offer from Apple, it can become complicated to pick
the one that fits your needs best. Here's our in-depth buying guide on all
things Mac Desktops.


3D ANIMATION & RENDERING SEE ALL

Cinema 4D, Blender, Octane, Redshift, VRAY


ENSCAPE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND PC RECOMMENDATIONS

UPDATED July 15, 2023 by Alex Glawion

The real-time rendering solution Enscape can push just about any PC to its
limits. Here's what we think of its Official System Requirements and what PC
you'll need for best performance.


ADOBE ANIMATE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND PC RECOMMENDATIONS [2023 UPDATE]

UPDATED July 9, 2023


SOLIDWORKS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS & PC RECOMMENDATIONS [2023 UPDATE]

UPDATED August 27, 2023


BEST SEAMLESS IMAGE AND TEXTURE PATTERN GENERATORS

UPDATED August 27, 2023


VIDEO EDITING SEE ALL

Premiere Pro, Rendering, Solid State Drive (SSD)


ARE MACBOOKS GOOD FOR VIDEO EDITING? [2023 UPDATE]

UPDATED November 14, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

MacBooks certainly come at a price, but they also pack a lot of performance for
high-end workloads, right? Well, Video Editing is such a heavy-duty workload and
we take a look at whether MacBooks are up to it.


HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RENDER A VIDEO? (IT DEPENDS)

UPDATED July 12, 2022 by Christopher Harper

Video Render Time depends on a lot of different things. The type of Footage
you're using, your project complexity, and, of course, your Hardware's
performance.


HOW TO CHOOSE A GRAPHICS CARD (GPU) FOR VIDEO EDITING

UPDATED January 5, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Make sure you understand the process of picking a GPU for Video Editing before
buying one. This Guide will teach you how to pick a GPU for Video Editing.


BENCHMARKS SEE ALL

Cinema 4D, Octane, Redshift, VRAY, NVIDIA


CORONA RENDERER BENCHMARK RESULTS [UPDATED]

UPDATED November 15, 2023 by Alex Glawion

The Corona Benchmark is a popular CPU-Performance testing tool which makes uses
of the popular CPU-Render Engine Corona. CPU-Scores here.


CINEMA 4D VIEWPORT PERFORMANCE BENCHMARK & SCORES (UPDATED RESULTS)

UPDATED November 8, 2023


CINEBENCH 2024 SCORES [CPU & GPU] (UPDATED RESULTS)

UPDATED December 1, 2023


LAPTOP PROCESSORS (CPUS) IN ORDER OF PERFORMANCE [UPDATED LIST]

UPDATED December 28, 2022


LAPTOPS SEE ALL

AMD, Intel, Animation


HOW TO USE MULTIPLE MONITORS WITH YOUR LAPTOP (SINGLE HDMI)

UPDATED January 4, 2024 by Alex Glawion

Using multiple monitors with your Laptop can increase your productivity
considerably. But what if your laptop only has a single HDMI connector?


CREATOR LAPTOPS VS GAMING-ORIENTED LAPTOPS — IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?

UPDATED December 24, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Creator and Gaming oriented Laptops have a fair bit of specification overlap,
which begs the question whether there's a considerable difference between the
two, or if you can just use either for any of your workloads.


GUIDE TO LAPTOP COOLING PADS – DO THEY REALLY WORK?

UPDATED November 20, 2023 by Christopher Harper

There are different kinds of laptop cooling pads available on the market, but do
they actually work and reduce your laptop's temperatures? And do they all work
the same? A closer look.


GRAPHIC DESIGN SEE ALL

Photoshop, Monitor, Memory (RAM)


TOP 9 CREATIVE THINGS TO DO ON A COMPUTER WHEN YOU’RE BORED

UPDATED December 22, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

You're a creative and the computer is your toolset. Here are our 9 favorite
creative things that'll beat boredom in no time. And that'll boost your mood &
skills as a nice bonus.


BEST LAPTOPS FOR AFTER EFFECTS [2023 UPDATE]

UPDATED June 14, 2023


FIGMA SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS & PC RECOMMENDATIONS

UPDATED December 26, 2022


ADOBE XD SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS & PC RECOMMENDATIONS

UPDATED December 21, 2022


SOFTWARE SEE ALL

BIOS, System Requirements, Driver


TOP 3 PSU / PC POWER CONSUMPTION CALCULATORS [AND WHICH TO AVOID]

UPDATED November 1, 2023 by Christopher Harper

Consulting a PSU calculator before settling on a specific PSU for your new PC
build is unavoidable. Here're our 3 favorite PSU calculators that we use daily.


IS GEFORCE EXPERIENCE ANY GOOD — SHOULD YOU INSTALL IT?

UPDATED October 9, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

GeForce Experience is one of those tools that wants to be installed alongside
your Graphics Card Driver. But is it any good or can you do just fine without
installing it?


NVIDIA STUDIO VS GAME READY DRIVER — WHICH IS BETTER?

UPDATED October 5, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Nvidia offers both a so-called Game-Ready Driver and a Studio Driver for their
GPUs. How do these drivers compare and does it matter which one you use for your
workloads?


REVIEWS SEE ALL

Processor (CPU), Graphics Card (GPU), Memory (RAM), Motherboard


AMD RADEON PRO W7900, W7800 REVIEW – THE MOST IMPORTANT WORKSTATION GPU LAUNCH
IN YEARS?

UPDATED May 27, 2023 by Jerry James

AMD's new RDNA3 PRO GPU line-up, the W7900 and W7800, bring some very
interesting new developments to the table. Is this heralding the downfall of
Nvidia's Pro GPUs? A closer look.


NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4080 16GB REVIEW [CONTENT CREATION, RENDERING, & POWER DRAW]

UPDATED December 14, 2022 by Jerry James

Nvidia's newly released powerhouse of a GPU, the RTX 4080 brings solid
performance to content creation workloads at moderate power-draw. Our review
goes in-depth.


M1 VS M2 MACBOOK: IS IT WORTH THE UPGRADE?

UPDATED November 2, 2022 by Petar Vukobrat

The M2 sounds like a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor chip, the M1. But
is the difference so significant that it makes an upgrade worth it? A closer
look.


MOTION DESIGN SEE ALL

After Effects, Rendering, Processor (CPU)


HOW TO EXPORT AN MP4 FROM AFTER EFFECTS (4 POSSIBLE WAYS)

UPDATED March 1, 2022 by Alex Glawion

Exporting an MP4 from After Effects is more difficult than it should be. Here
are 4 different ways you can use to output an MP4 Video from After Effects.


USING THE WIGGLE EXPRESSION IN AFTER EFFECTS – ULTIMATE GUIDE

UPDATED March 1, 2022


BEST WORKSTATION COMPUTER FOR AFTER EFFECTS [2023 GUIDE]

UPDATED January 3, 2023


CAD SEE ALL

Rendering, Pc/Workstation, Laptop


DO YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL GPU FOR CAD WORKLOADS? [AMD PRO, NVIDIA QUADRO, INTEL
ARC PRO]

UPDATED June 13, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

CAD workloads require PRO GPUs, right? Well, not necessarily. In fact, most
times you get higher performance at a lower price if you don't get a PRO GPU
from AMD, Nvidia or Intel for CAD Workloads.


AUTOCAD SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS & PC RECOMMENDATIONS

UPDATED July 3, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Autodesk's AutoCAD is among the most popular Applications for computer-aided
design and drafting. But what kind of a PC will you need to make it run
smoothly?


FUSION 360 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS & PC RECOMMENDATIONS

UPDATED August 27, 2023 by Petar Vukobrat

Fusion 360's System Requirements are, thankfully, easily satisfied. It's one of
the leading computer-aided design programs for manufacturing, modeling,
engineering, product and printed circuit board design, and everything in
between.


TROUBLESHOOT & FIX SEE ALL

Processor (CPU), Graphics Card (GPU), Memory (RAM), Motherboard


WHAT DOES THE WHITE LIGHT (LED) ON MY MOTHERBOARD MEAN? [UPDATED]

UPDATED December 18, 2023 by Christopher Harper

A white LED on your motherboard may just be informational but it can also
indicate issues with your CPU, GPU, RAM Modules and Boot process. Here's how to
troubleshoot white motherboard LEDs quickly.


HOW TO FIX THE RED DRAM LIGHT ON YOUR MOTHERBOARD [2023 UPDATE]

UPDATED November 4, 2023


WHY DOES MY COMPUTER BEEP AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN? [BEEP CODE GUIDE]

UPDATED September 26, 2023


HOW TO FIX RED CPU LIGHT ON MOTHERBOARD [2023 UPDATE]

UPDATED August 29, 2023

About CGDirector
CGDirector is all about Computer-Builds & Hardware-Insight for Content Creators
in 3D-Animation, Video Editing, Graphic Design & many more fields of Digital
Content Creation. Our main goal is to help PC-Builders and -Buyers in Computer
Graphics find the best Hardware Components for their Workstations, maximizing
efficiency and performance.

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