The Power Supply Unit (PSU) Desktop computers Simply put, the Power Supply Unit or PSU is the power generator for your computer. It converts the Alternative Current (AC) from the wall outlet into the a Direct Current (DC) required by all electronic components. This process dissipates a lot of heat, so it needs proper and constant ventilation. Most power supply actually fail when the cooling fan fails. The PSU is a bigger version of the […]
Minimum Requirements Are you looking to know if your computer can handle 3D projects? Wether you’re starting a 3D animation program or you want to make 3D computer graphics at home, this article is for you. Here are the essential components of a computer required to make 3D graphics efficiently. In this page, we break down each computer component into 3 ranges of prices so that you can aim for your target budget. […]
Introduction Computers components vary greatly, both in prices and performances, depending on brands, store and technical specifications. Therefore it’s not surprising that a lot of customers fall back to the old adage that a more expensive purchase is always better. While this can be true for price categories overall, this is not a particularily good indicator to choose between two similarily priced items. In fact, when it comes to purchasing electronics in general, actual technical […]
The Ominous Internet Connecting to the internet is often taken for granted nowadays, but it hasn’t always been so easy. The internet is an extraordinarily complex thing that humans have created. It involves multiple moving parts that have to work in perfect sync for it to work. The reason for this is that data on the internet is gathered from everywhere at once, and it is passed-on by numerous electronic devices before reaching your computer. […]
The Computer Screen / Monitor The computer screen, or monitor, is the most important part of the interaction returned by your computer and is largely an question esthetic preference. That’s why it’s important to find a screen that you like watching for long periods of time, and that will not strain your eyes. Because you cannot gauge a screen quality online, always go check in a physical store before you buy a screen. This way, […]
Choosing the Right Type of Computer Laptop Computers for 3D graphics Laptop computers are not a very good form factor when trying to make 3D, because of the screen size, battery life and the inadequate ventilation for long term heat dissipation during 3D renderings. Additionally, the form factor will make it much more expensive in the performance-to-price ratio because of the miniaturization, and you may find it difficult to upgrade it later on. You may […]