diting a corporate promo, grading a feature-length documentary, compositing VFX shots, and rendering a motion graphics sequence all count as “media production”, yet each one places very different demands on a workstation. So before recommending a spec sheet, it helps to break down what actually drives performance, and which platform suits which stage of the … Read more
Quick answer: there’s no single best computer for Revit, AutoCAD, Twinmotion and FARO Scene each stress a workstation differently. Revit and AutoCAD are bound by single-core CPU speed. Twinmotion is bound by GPU and VRAM. FARO Scene is bound by RAM capacity and storage bandwidth. The right workstation is specified around which of these applications … Read more
CAD, simulation, and rendering workflows can push a CPU to sustained high loads for hours at a time. Good cooling and airflow are essential in protecting render times, model responsiveness and the hardware itself during long, uninterrupted sessions. Thermal Throttling When a component gets too hot, it may experience thermal throttling. This is when the … Read more
We recently discussed the importance of a good motherboard in a workstation PC. Another often-overlooked component is the power supply unit. It may not seem as important as the CPU, GPU, or RAM, but it’s a part they all depend on in the long run. Stability under Sustained Load CAD, rendering, simulation and point cloud … Read more
There’s a common myth that the only important factors in a PC are CPU, GPU, RAM and storage. One often overlooked element is the one that links these all together: the motherboard. The motherboard is generally treated as a checkbox – does it support the CPU and RAM configuration, yes or no? A good motherboard … Read more
When your computer is well-specified, it’s possible for you yourself to become the bottleneck. It doesn’t matter how fast your CPU is if your hands simply can’t keep up. A good mouse can unlock new levels of control in your CAD software of choice. Standard Mouses Scroll Wheel Before discussing more feature-packed mice, it’s important … Read more