Choose a workstation for the work you do.
A sensible editing, VFX or game-development PC starts with the project and software requirements, not a generic expensive-parts list.
Before buying a creative computer
Choose your main software, the largest realistic project and the output quality you expect. Read the software vendor’s current recommended hardware list and compare total cost, warranty, upgrade path, local after-sales support and electricity needs. Treat old generic specifications with caution, especially for AI and real-time 3D workloads.
Different work, different bottlenecks
01Graphic design & UI/UX: Prioritize a readable, color-consistent display, enough memory for design files and responsive storage. GPU requirements depend on the actual app and projects.
02Video editing & color: Test resolution, codecs, effects, scratch disks, storage bandwidth and monitoring; a camera codec may matter more than an abstract benchmark.
033D animation & VFX: Assess viewport GPU needs, CPU render tasks, RAM for simulations, VRAM for scenes and storage for caches. Check render-engine support.
04Gaming & XR: Target platform and engine determine performance, GPU, memory and testing-headset needs. A high desktop frame rate does not ensure mobile XR comfort.
For workstation manufacturers and resellers
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