Tag: 3D rendering

nvidia videocard (GPU)

How to Find the Best Video Card (GPU) for 3D

Posted 3DwombatPosted in Computer Hardware

GPU Introduction The GPU, short for the Graphics Processing Unit, is the processing chip dedicated to computing every visual information to display on a monitor.  The GPU is the second most important component of a computer system, after the CPU.  It can be either: Integrated:  Combined with the CPU Dedicated: A separate add-on electronic card What is called the graphics card or video card is the physical container housing the dedicated GPU with its electronic […]

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How to Choose Good Computer Monitors

Posted 3DwombatPosted in Computer Hardware

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, […]

Laptops vs Desktops, Mac vs PC computers

Posted 3DwombatPosted in Computer Hardware

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 […]