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January, 2019

 

2 Things You Must Know Before Choosing a GPU

2 Things You Must Know Before Choosing a GPU

So you’ve heard that you need a GPU to accelerate your creative workflow. While it’s true that for most digital creative workflows, GPU’s play a vital role in doubling, tripling, or in some cases, 10x-ing the speeds of workflows, what’s the right GPU for you? Here are two things you MUST consider to even USE your GPU: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Type: Most modern graphics cards are made by AMD, Intel, or NVIDIA. All of them work, but NVIDIA GPU’s are supported by a broader range of computer graphics softwareRead More


Understanding Integrated vs Dedicated Graphics

Understanding Integrated vs Dedicated Graphics

Several central processing units (CPUs) are offered with integrated graphics engines. By integrating the graphics in the CPU, the machine has a lower cost, consume less energy and creates less heat. These benefits come at the cost of performance. Integrated images use the PC’s slower system RAM as opposed to highly optimized Graphics RAM (GRAM) found on dedicated graphics cards. The slower system RAM can lead to significant display slowdowns when rendering (drawing) multiple high-resolution screens. If you are a graphics professional or rely heavily on graphics, integrated graphics willRead More