The Best PC for CG / VFX Artists 2020

[@scottdoe7919]

Thanks for this! I'm a beginner and am learning the programs, tools, techniques, etc. I've been wanting to build a new system, and it's a daunting options list of components. Most of the resources I've found are primarily focused toward gaming so this is so helpful, especially coming from an industry pro with your experience.

[@NelsonLim]

Glad that this came in helpful for you!

[@abhikcreative]

The most effective and straight-to-the-point video on KZbin! Thanks a lot! (Y)

[@NelsonLim]

Thanks Abhik!

[@everend_xyz]

for days I was searching for the listing like this one simple and on point 🧡much thanks

[@NelsonLim]

Glad I could help! Check out the updated post here: www.nelsonlim.com/the-best-pc-for-most-cg-vfx-artists-late-2021/

[@zig2101]

Hi Nelson, it's Reuben! Hope you guys are safe and healthy right now. Thanks so much for this guide. I used it to help a friend build a pc for freelance 3d work and then after feeling extremely jealous I also used this as a basis to build my own pc as well, except I used a Ryzen 7 5800x and an RTX 3070. The parts were NOT easy to find at MSRP but I was lucky and able to get them from Best Buy. It was worth the effort though!

[@NelsonLim]

Hey Reuben! I am so glad that this was helpful for you! We are doing well! I absolutely agree that I would use the Ryzen 58xx/59xx series and the RTX 3070 for 2021. However, the RTX 3070 is hard to find at the moment :(

[@danielmiller1826]

My workstation is on its last legs and I have order parts based on the 2021 update on your blog! Had to sub in an rtx3060 as so hard to get GPUs right now. Looks like a really nice build - will post a video of how I get on when parts arrive.

[@NelsonLim]

Absolutely! Hope you are enjoying your new PC.

[@danielmiller1826]

@@NelsonLim So far so great - want to get some personal 3d projects going on it. Been great in Resolve so far though. I posted a build video on the @vfxartistspodcast channel and made sure to give you a shout out in the video and description.

[@leonardobanino9241]

I was planning my new pc workstation and I found your video. Gold for my eyes

[@NelsonLim]

Thanks Leonardo! So glad this hear this helped you. Let me know if you have questions or if there is anything I can help with.

[@leonardobanino9241]

@@NelsonLim Hello Nelson. I was just rewatching your video. I became aware that there is NO DVD PLAYER in che case and honestly (my latest pc is dated 2013) i see often case without DVD SLOTS. Is it a normal behavior? DVD are not more needed now? If yes would be a very logical thing, you don't put dvd player and save spaces for fans.

[@NelsonLim]

Leonardo ! Yes, it’s pretty common these days to not have a DVD drive. Most software is downloaded or data transferred through a usb stick. If you find that you have occasional need for a DVD drive, I recommend just getting a $20-30 external drive.

[@Celtravels]

Building my first workstation soon, hopefully with the rtx3080. Ive only used my surface book 2 for maya and nuke so far, and rendering on someone elses pc. Its time to upgrade for Houdini and get my first pc! Thanks so much for this video, I'm very excited :)

[@NelsonLim]

The 3000 series cards are the next logical upgrade for the same price. For most folks, it would mean swapping out the 2070 Super with a 3070 if you can find it in stock.

[@Celtravels]

@@NelsonLim I got my hands on a rtx 3060 ti! Ill use this one until the others come back in stock. Thx!

[@NelsonLim]

Lucky you! :)

[@IWTBFOY]

Awesome Vid! I'm actually going to build a PC base on this exact part list thank you!

[@NelsonLim]

So glad that this helped you Victor! Keep me posted on the build.

[@indevelopment]

Really happy to discover your channel, Nelson. Really excited to see it grow. Will tick this video on our recommended playlist and your chan on the recommended channels list - for whatever help that'll be. Also super happy that I have many of the same components already in my setup :D

[@NelsonLim]

So glad that you liked it and thanks for the help promoting this video. I love the artists and the processes that you feature on your channel! Honored to be on your recommended playlist.

[@dank2701]

I came across your channel while searching for the latest hardware trends :) curious to know what sort of hardware do you use in 2022? Cos I'm planning to build a new work station for myself. I already have an RTX3090 Ti and a GTX 1080 Ti, so I'm considering upgrading the rest of the hardware, Thanks!

[@NelsonLim]

Hi Dan, I haven't updated this since my last 2021 update here: www.nelsonlim.com/the-best-pc-for-most-cg-vfx-artists-late-2021 I haven't changed my hardware since this video TBH. If I were to upgrade, I would look into my 2021 recommendations. If I were to build a new workstation today, I would probably look at the Rzyen 7950x as that requires a whole new motherboard.

[@dank2701]

@@NelsonLim Thank you for your reply. I would also like to know what sort of hardware those big studios use?

[@NelsonLim]

FREE Downloadable PDF of The Complete Workstation Parts List (Includes Budget-Pick options) : www.nelsonlim.com/the-best-workstation-for-cg-artists-parts-list/ I have updated the parts list to include more component choices that are similar and well reviewed as it has been hard to get parts with the supply chain taking a hit from the pandemic. Order early because some parts may need to wait to be restocked and shipped.

[@jtwographics]

Great video, really enjoyed it. The performance of the RYZEN chipset is really eye popping, especially when you factor in the savings over the Intel chips. Next build will be AMD chipset for sure.

[@NelsonLim]

Oh yea, Lee! It's stunning what AMD is doing with the Threadrippers but what most people don't realise is that the Ryzen chips are really the game changer. They are really doing the consumer a great service but pushing 16 core and more into the Ryzen chips. Effectively cannabalising on their own Threadripper chips when these Ryzen chips do better then the equivalent TR chips at a lower cost and also it means you can buy cheaper mother boards and cheaper RAM. The savings go further than just on the chip itself.

[@munchshoot]

I was about to update my workstation! Perfect timing! Thanks 🤘🏻

[@NelsonLim]

I'm so glad this got released at a good timing for your workstation update and that it is helpful for you.

[@Nevalkar_]

Great video. I was expecting something like this for a long time. Subscribed to see more content from you.

[@NelsonLim]

Thank you Raul for the sub and kind feedback! Glad this helped.

[@whiskey1bravo403]

Very nice and well done video. A whole lot better than most of the other videos I have seen on this subject matter. In fact I would say your is the best.

[@NelsonLim]

Hey Whiskey1 Bravo, thank you so much for your comments. I do appreciate your kind words.

[@dylandruktenis8332]

Thanks Nelson. That is a good looking machine!

[@NelsonLim]

Thanks Dylan! NZXT makes really modern looking cases without over-doing the gamer vibe, IMO.

[@nixx_vfx]

That's a really detailed and helpful video, not to mention a great build. Thanks ! One question : how would this do in modern games & VR ? Not as a game-focused machine primarily of course, but it still would be nice if it could take on the occasional recent hi-end game or VR experience. What do you think ?

[@NelsonLim]

This is not going to have issues playing high-end games and VR experiences. I’ve actually done highly realistic VR experiences on boxes with specs that weren’t as good as this.

[@nixx_vfx]

@@NelsonLim Thanks a lot for your input, Nelson !

[@theartfulrogers]

Hi Nelson! 👋 I’m looking into a build suitable for animation/3D modelling, in programs like Maya and Blender. I noticed this video is from June 2020, is there any updates or changes you would consider making? For example, I keep being recommended the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and 5950X. How do they compare to the 3950X? I found this video very informative, so thank you! A definite sub from me! 👍

[@NelsonLim]

Thanks Artful Rogers. I haven't had a need upgrade to the 59XX series yet so I don't have numbers that I have tested. Nonetheless, they are good solid upgrades to the 39XX series. If my budget stays the same, I would go for them instead. And also the RTX 3070. However, if I wanted to save money and have a smaller budget. I still won't hesitate to get the 3950X and RTX 2070 for the right price. They will be more then sufficient for modelling in maya and blender. Although I understand that a PC is quite an investment, I'll almost always rather get what I can at a reasonable price and availability so I can start learning or selling as soon as possible. Upgrades can and will likely be made along the way.

[@christopherjeffers8584]

Loved this exchange, Thank you both.

[@ashaaibi]

Thanks for this! Did you make a video on the other parts of PC? like keyboard, mouse, monitor..?

[@NelsonLim]

Not yet! Are there parts that you would be interested to know about?

[@ashaaibi]

@@NelsonLim I think a video about desks, monitors, chairs, mouse pads would be nice since I didn’t find a video about these specific to 3D. Thanks!

[@arkaprovodatta5023]

Hi Nelson, great video. Thank you so much for this. However, I have a question. Would you recommend the same setup for a vfx compositor working on nuke pipeline? or would you change some things out.

[@NelsonLim]

Absolutely, I would recommend the same setup for a Nuke compositor. Nuke benefits from CPUs with lots of cores and memory.

[@TycoonLeague]

Great video, can‘t wait for some fx tutorials :)

[@NelsonLim]

Coming soon! Now that I have a workstation...

[@dawsoncjames]

Hi Nelson. Great video. Very useful! I'm brand new to CGI and want to build something capable. I've heard that the Intel chips now are faster than Ryzen when it comes to sculpting and viewport stuff due to their fewer but more powerful individual cores, whereas Ryzen wins at the final rendering times because of it's many more cores. Is that the case and, as a new person in this, should I still get a Ryzen over Intel's offerings for my PC build?

[@NelsonLim]

Good question. The Ryzen 9 59XX series has surpassed intel in single core performance. So at this point, my recommendation is still to go with Ryzen 9.

[@jtgarcia181]

Would this be a good pc for gaming? And also, can you do a video on how to build it?

[@NelsonLim]

It's definitely good for gaming. But the video is focused on CG creators.

[@张玉彪-j7h]

Which is better compared to a two-way workstation 。 Xeon e5-2690 (X2)

[@NelsonLim]

I can't say I am familiar enough with the Xeon e5-2690 to make a comparison. But I do think that the Ryzen 3950X is the best bang for the buck for 3d artists.

[@disl4007]

What sort of hardware do those big studio artists use?

[@NelsonLim]

Big studios of 200 and above head count will tend to use a HP/Dell workstations that often cost 10-20 grand each. Mostly for their corporate support. But most artist won’t need anywhere near that budget to do decent work.

[@WOWCRITS]

What about storing plugins, add one, and effects...for software like blender, maya....etc. which hard drive should I install those? Primary or secondary?

[@NelsonLim]

Thanks for the question WOWCRITS. I recommend installing all your softwares and plugins on a primary SSD storage for optimal speed.

[@janueldagasuhan4943]

Thanks sa info junnie boy

[@truongle-oc3kf]

should we wait for intel's alder lake 12900k guys ?

[@NelsonLim]

Check out Friday's livestream for my opinions about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHjIk3ykebuMjZo

[@truongle-oc3kf]

@@NelsonLim sure my love

[@themanwhohasnohead]

Hi Nelson! Can you please talk about multiple gpu setups? And their use in vfx and rendering in maya? I'm unsure whether to invest in a multi-GPU setup. There isn't much insight online around this and its mostly gpu fan boys that swear by multi gpu setups, no one in the actual industry. Thanks in advance, this video helped alot with choosing a cpu :)

[@NelsonLim]

I would love to get into it whenever I get myself a multi-gpu setup. Perhaps the new 30 series from nVidia will be my excuse to get into it.

[@themanwhohasnohead]

@@NelsonLim Nice! Look forward to it, cheers!

[@rubberdog]

Great video and a great help, thanks :)

[@NelsonLim]

Glad it helped!

[@bryanttan85]

Hey Nelson! Nice video. I've got a question though.. I'm currently doing some research on my next build.. Will you recommend to build a VFX workstation in an ITX chassis? I'm mainly dealing with animation in Maya most of the time. Thanks!

[@NelsonLim]

Hey Bryant, I appreciate your comment. At the moment, I think mid-tower atx cases are the best size for a future proofing point of view.

[@bryanttan85]

@@NelsonLim Thanks for the reply Nelson! Appreciate it!

[@Yousef95Alyarubi]

your video is good and informative i only sugest you to get a good mic for

[@playertooo8772]

Awesome build! Do you have octane bench scores on your build?

[@NelsonLim]

Not yet. But I would be happy to run some benchmarks when I get a moment.

[@playertooo8772]

@@NelsonLim That would be awesome! Thank you! I will look out for it.

[@NelsonLim]

@@playertooo8772 Hope you were able to check out the Octane benchmarks when I released some benchmarks with this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2XTZYWCZrdmd7c

[@MrJayakumar21]

What is your suggestion on laptop for Environment development in houdini and unreal game dev.. ofcourse pc is best for vfx and gaming but i am looking mobile workstation for travelling purpose./. thanks in advance.

[@NelsonLim]

Thanks for asking. Unfortunately, my only laptop is a 5 year old Macbook Pro that I don't use for 3d. So I can't really speak to using a laptop. In general, I would prefer a PC if I had a choice.

[@ever6]

Hey Do you use Linux at home or recommend it for Maya etc..? I use it at work ubuntu but for home of course windows

[@NelsonLim]

I use windows at home and I believe most CG artist should probably use Windows at home for the most amount of flexibility. I switch between Adobe products, Unreal Engine, Houdini, etc. The most flexible platform for me is Windows, so I don't have to boot into another OS or use another PC when I need to use some other piece of software.

[@ever6]

@@NelsonLim great advise Thanks

[@danielmiller1826]

@@ever6 Also Maya is very fussy about the Linux version you need to use. Needs to be CentOS or a RHEL variant (Fedora is the easiest) and you need to install the right desktop and bits. SideFX are much better at supporting different distros and it works seamlsessly with a wide range. You do get a performance boost with Linux but unfortunately you also get a lot of hassle and pain.

[@ever6]

@@danielmiller1826 awesome thanks for the info.

[@danielmiller1826]

@@ever6 You're welcome! Can I be cheeky and ask you to check out the VFX Artists Podcast channel I co-host?

[@sam10bw]

I’m almost done with my build but I’m curious on your thoughts for using PC vs Mac for cig/vfx work? I attended full sail and all we used were MacBook Pro. We were told that a lot of the industry uses Mac for vfx and cg. Is there any truth to this and in your opinion what’s the advantages of using pc vs Mac, thanks?

[@NelsonLim]

Hi Sam, as far as my experiences go. Most of the industry is on a PC with a couple of Macs for mostly concept artists who need photoshop. As far as the best computer for most CG artists goes, a PC running on Windows 10 is probably it.

[@SeanRassavong]

wish i wouldve done more research on this before i spent 3k on a 32 gb RAM laptop.. 😥 i got all the specs required BUT the RAM and whenever I do some serious VFX for my Music Videos. i really just wanted something portable too bc i travel a lot, But i guess i can't really travel and edit

[@NelsonLim]

32 GB can still be plenty of RAM for VFX work. I wouldn't be too concerned about that RAM unless you were doing some seriously massive water simulations. Ultimately, laptops have various limitations in order not to overheat the GPU and CPUs in that tiny form factor. . So while they aren't ideal, I've still seen a lot of great VFX work come out of a laptop. If you are a video editor, then making sure that you have plenty of fast SSD storage is probably going to be more important.

[@gevikshanazari9972]

I built the budget setup a couple of months ago. It does the job, but I get blue screen now and again and I think it's because of overheating cpu.

[@NelsonLim]

Gevik, if your CPU is overheating, it will be good to make sure you download an app that tells you the CPU temps. If you followed all of the recommendations, it's unlikely to over heat, unless you have a faulty cooler, CPU or motherboard. In which case you want to contact the manufacturers to get them replaced or repaired.

[@rezasar]

You might have had this question before. Iam going to go with your list. Just to double check still considering 3950x over 5950x and why? I appreciate the hard work. Great video

[@grandma778]

Wasn’t out when this video was made

[@NelsonLim]

Yup the 3950x wasn't out when I build this PC for myself. Today, I would recommend the 59xx series instead.

[@darrellrobinson602]

Dude, need to make an update. I watched your video only to be outraged at the fact none of these video cards are availablele

[@sheaiek]

I am your 1,000th subscriber!

[@NelsonLim]

She's life that is awesome! Thank you for being my 1,000th subscriber, I do appreciate you.

[@marwaismael6362]

i don't understand that much about cpu building but i was thinking to get dell T7810 for compositing and nuke would it be enough? can u please reply im so confused and there is so many models and i feel like this is the best one

[@NelsonLim]

Hi Arch, it is hard to tell. In general with the Dell T7810, the specs can vary greatly. You will be paying more in this case. I would make sure if you are composting with nuke that you get a T7810 with at least 64GB of memory and as many Intel CPU cores/threads as you can afford.

[@NelsonLim]

Also, Arch, you might want to check out my reply to Banks Films about looking at an online PC builder like Puget systems.

[@POROSH19]

a lot of thanks man @Nelson Lim what are your suggestions for CG Monitor and dual monitor setup? I am a CG artist (Modeling and Texturing). I am planning to build a new workstation with the upcoming RX 6900 XT GPU and Ryzen 5950X Processor. Please Upload a new video about AMD's RX 6000 Series and RX 6900 XT build.

[@NelsonLim]

Hey Raz, thanks for your kind words and feedback. I appreciate you. I hope to do a monitor review soon. I've been using one that I am happy with. But the key is you want to make sure you get monitors that are inexpensive but support as close as possible to 100% of the sRGB gamut. BenQ and Asus make some good affordable ones out there. Indeed I can't wait to do a refresher video with the newer Ryzen processors.

[@superbadmofo1]

NELL wats up man thax alot 4 da vid.....Im currently studying VFX...and I'm still trying to decide which processor to go with....Either Ryzen 3900x or 3950x....????? any 1 please..

[@NelsonLim]

The video addresses the question. But if you are still undecided, basically, if you are going to be rendering and doing simulation work a whole lot more, pick the 3950X that has more CPU. As of now, I would recommend the Ryzen 9 5900x and 5950x in place of the 3900x and 3950x respectively.

[@SOAdbENNY]

What makes a Workstation a Workstation?

[@NelsonLim]

That's a great question. There really isn't much difference between a workstation and a desktop. Most cases, I would refer to a Workstation if it were build in a manner that will undergo more intensive use or if it is used very much for professional work.

[@asdfasjdhfakhdshjfahs8034]

Would it be worth waiting for the Ryzen 4900x/4950x?

[@NelsonLim]

Hi Thomas, it depends really. The 3900/3950x is a great CPU to learn and for work now. So if waiting on the 49XX series delays or slows your work or learning, then it isn't worth it. If not, waiting makes sense.

[@vitalie96]

If I buy 2x2070 Super, will I be able to double my GPU memory for rendering and simulations?

[@NelsonLim]

I don’t believe so. The same scene will still need to fit into the GPU memory for both cards. They are just rendering different pixels.

[@arjunanil9994]

new specs for 2023?

[@NelsonLim]

I'm open to the suggestions, but currently I haven't got any plans to build a new PC just yet.

[@tiltspinner6558]

New ryzen 5000 series CPU?

[@christopherjeffers8584]

I am wondering the same, now working from home so I have to build a pc.

[@NelsonLim]

I need to release an update video about this. But yes, I would recommend the new Ryzen 59xx series for 2021.

[@priyadarshandeshmukh8283]

Can't thank you enough Cheers!

[@DaMadpenciler]

I cant get this pc build at the price described. Any help?

[@NelsonLim]

Check out apps like hotstock.io for real time inventory tracking. Unfortunately, it is a hard situation at the moment to get your hands on CPU and GPU parts.

[@ladla24]

Very helpful 👍❤️

[@NelsonLim]

So glad this was helpful for you! Let me know if there is anything I can create that will help you.

[@ZeNoNThErMaL]

wow. this is crazy. I have a similar build for my pc that I built last year to work with FX and editing. Threadripper 2950x 2080 Super 64 gigs of ram (probably have to upgrade this to 128?) kraken xsomething, forgot the number. 100 watt psu cost around 1700-2000 i think. cant remeber. works like a charm. especially in houdini with the mantra renderer since that takes FORever. do you think you;d be putting out houdini tutorials? like pyro and rbd stuff?

[@NelsonLim]

Thanks for sharing your specs! Yes, houdini tutorials are in order.

[@jtgarcia181]

Also how do you overclock ?

[@NelsonLim]

Good question. There a lots of videos on youtube for overclocking. Most VFX artists though will not be interested in jumping through the hoops of overclocking as a stable system is more important for performing renders, sims and work.

[@jtgarcia181]

@@NelsonLim thank you! I appreciate the response! I didn’t even know that, thank you for sharing! Is there any videos on how to build this PC?

[@KolotovGleb]

Will it pull off 6k editing?

[@NelsonLim]

Unfortunately, I don’t have 6k footage to test with. I use it for 4K and no issues. I don’t imagine it would have a problem editing in 6K. That said this really isn’t a PC build specifically for video editing. A video editor will probably add a bunch of other hardware to this.

[@AKThem06]

our PCs are really similar same CPU same Mobo same ram kit except 3600mhz 2060super noctua dh-15 (yes, chromax) it's like you read my mind lol WEIRD

[@NelsonLim]

This is a setup that will be the best configuration for most CG/VFX artists. Of course with the new RTX 3000s, it will make sense to get the 3070 if you can get it at the same price at the 2070 Super was when I did this video.

[@anneallison6402]

Doesnt gpu ram count?

[@NelsonLim]

Yes it counts. It depends on what you are trying to do with your GPU. Redshift renders will handle scenes that are larger than your GPU memory better than Octane at the moment. Beyond GPU rendering and simulation, GPU memory starts to not make a significant difference in an artist's workflow beyond 6-8GB.

[@kirandev]

Rtx 2060 vs gtx 1660ti houdini?????

[@NelsonLim]

I think I will go with an RTX 2060. In fact, lately I have been playing around with one on no less than a laptop. Because I have been travelling. Maybe I'll post some sort of an initial impressions on choosing a laptop for CG.

[@nampham6483]

Rtx 8000 or rtx 3090?

[@NelsonLim]

Unfortunately, I don't use either cards.

[@frantejo]

what about OS?

[@NelsonLim]

That is such a good question. Largely I am going to recommend most artists to use Windows because of Adobe products even though I am pretty much a Linux advocate. If you are comfortable and really want to optimise performance, use both and switch between.

[@frantejo]

@@NelsonLim yeah I am using ubuntu since 3 years ago

[@NelsonLim]

@@frantejo Sweet. I have used Ubuntu on a portable PC laptop for several years. But at work, I tend to be in the ecosystem of RHEL. So CentOS, fedora and of course Red Hat. Glad to see more and more people adopting Linux!

[@kais6r573]

Can I game on this?

[@NelsonLim]

Yes. I game on this build.

[@kais6r573]

Nelson Lim thank u🖤

[@utkarshsharma7336]

Everything was going great and then I saw the thermal paste application 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@NelsonLim]

Ah! I had to look up the proper way to do it. Won't make the same mistake again. :)

[@joaopires8815]

RYZEN all the way!!!!

[@NelsonLim]

Looking forward to the new Ryzen 5000s.

[@banksfilms7714]

Thanks for the video, please can you give me a name of a good CGI/VFX computer like this one ☝🏾 which I can buy online? It’s to complicated for me to build one up . I would really appreciate it.

[@NelsonLim]

HI Banks Film, if you are in the US you could probably go to Puget systems and spec something similar to what I recommend in the video. It's going to cost more. I am not sponsored by Puget systems and I have never bought a PC from them before, but they have been around for awhile and seem to come recommended by some others. www.pugetsystems.com/nav/ryzen/X570-A/customize.php

[@duane-darryllawes4443]

I would love to meet and have a conversation with you. Very important

[@NelsonLim]

I appreciate your comment. I try to answer questions/comments on youtube as well as my website whenever I have a moment.

[@jozef_s]

Thank you for a great video. I also watched other youtubers video to get an idea how to set up my future CG workstation. I came across CG Geek video CPU comparison (Intel vs AMD) "kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZuVf2iLjKponNE" where he's using Blender. He is saying the complete opposite, the amount of cores matters only for rendering. Everything else like working in the viewport, animation, particles, modelling, sculpting are using mostly single core! Also photoshop and all Adobe product are heavily relying on a single core performance and RAM. Why do you have the opposite view on CG PC configuration? Thanks again!

[@NelsonLim]

Thanks Jozef for the comment. I do believe that when single core performance differences are pretty marginal (say within the 10% range), core count is more important in CG. Put simply, the trend in software development and CG over the last 10 years is taking advantage of multi-threaded computing. That’s why CPUs are increasing in cores. We have reached diminishing returns in investment on single core performance. Houdini, Maya, Nuke, AfterEffects, Premiere are just some of the many applications that make use of multi-core CPUs. Almost every simulation software is multi-threaded. I don’t use blender at the moment. So I can’t comment much about it. But I am aware that the blender devs are always discussing about where multi-threading can speed up performances. Over the last few years blender has been multi-threading parts of the software. I believe, cloth, mantaflow, FLIP fluids in blender are multi-threaded. That said, most CG artist also use more then one software for their workflow. And there is a high chance that we are using a software that benefits from multi-threading. As a CG artist I spend a lot of time simulating, rendering or doing progressive renders while lighting or look development. So rendering performance can affect my overall speed. Being a Houdini user also means that almost every piece of my software is optimized for multi-threaded computing. With the Ryzen 9 59xx series, AMD has surpassed intel in single core performance. Which basically means we get the best of both worlds. So it just made the choice easier. For those interested in more information about multi-threading and visual effects, check out the book “Multithreading for Visual Effects” by Martin Watt: amzn.to/38qCR3v Note: the affiliate link in this comment, adds no additional cost, but I make a small commission if you choose to use it to support the work I do.

[@jozef_s]

@@NelsonLim Thank you for such an extensive reply! Your answer says a lot about how passionate you are in what you do. I think I will have to wait a little bit with my purchase. Prices here in Australia to assemble an optimal CG PC are ridiculous. I had a long break from CG, originally a 3DSMAX guy, but Houdini and nodes were always intimidating. Lucky Blender is free and I can learn there since they have introduced nodes as well. Wish you all the best! Cheers!

[@jaydevsingh3067]

Intro: let's make a pc that won't break your bank Picks the most expensive consumer parts

[@NelsonLim]

You’re right. It isn’t a PC for most consumers. For consumers who don’t do a lot of computer graphics and rendering work, there are much cheaper options. The video was targeted at professional and aspiring CG practitioners. It’s PC that delivers amazing value for money specifically for CG practitioners in the VFX and Animation industry at about $2600. The budget pick is around $2000 and will work great for the money for modelers, animators, riggers and most junior to mid level lighting/comp and FX TDs.

[@jaydevsingh3067]

@@NelsonLim Actually you are right Most professionals use components like titan rtx and for those purposes it is a really budget build

[@danielsalaverri4021]

“What’s important is airflow” *recommends a case known for terrible airflow*

[@NelsonLim]

The NZXT H510 with it's negative pressure airflow does a good job at keeping temperatures of this particular setup in a good zone. Nonetheless, I do recommend the Fractal Design Meshify C as well for folks who would like a front mesh panel with even more airflow.

[@darrellrobinson602]

your prices are sooooo off it's comical

[@NelsonLim]

Yes, prices were when the video was made. During fairly reasonable times. Unfortunately, prices and availability changes all the time.

[@r4venknight877]

My ears are hurting

[@NelsonLim]

New to youtube. :P The audio is getting better.