Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Configure your custom 3D/VFX workstation with a Puget professional!
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Base-Level 3D/VFX Rig: pcpartpicker.com/list/9H4gDc

Suggested Cinema 4D Build: pugetsystems.com/recommended/Recommended-Systems-for-Cinema-4D-166/Hardware-Recommendations
Suggested Unreal Engine Build: pugetsystems.com/recommended/Recommended-Systems-for-Unreal-Engine-200/Hardware-Recommendations
Suggested Video Editing Build: pugetsystems.com/recommended/Recommended-Systems-for-DaVinci-Resolve-187/Hardware-Recommendations

Blender Benchmark: opendata.blender.org
OctaneBench: render.otoy.com/octanebench
CineBench: maxon.net/en/cinebench

PATREON: patreon.com/pwnisher

As people who's hobbies and careers depend on a reliable computer, we need to have a general understanding of the parts that make the whole, so we can build, buy or upgrade with confidence. In this video I break down each part, how they work, and where they're located in the PC. I also describe the difference between a high tier and low tier piece of hardware, and offer two avenues to build or buy your own machine for varying budgets and needs.

Just a couple things to note. First, I choose PC over mac and that's just personal preference. I've always been a gamer, and have used PC's ever since my dad showed me how he put his together. Gaming requires a decent GPU, and post production happens to have the same requirement. Second, this video goes over everything i've learned thus far. I don't have all the answers on the topic, but did my best to make things as easy to understand as possible. I'm sure there are more knowledgable people to speak to the topic with YouTube channels dedicated to this kind of stuff. So keep learning, keep growing, and thanks for stopping by.


CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro

--- PC Parts Overview ---
0:54 Processor (CPU)
1:22 Motherboard
1:37 CPU Cooler
1:57 Memory (RAM)
2:29 Storage
3:09 Power Supply (PSU)
3:20 Video Card (GPU)
3:59 Case

--- High Tier vs. Low Tier Parts ---
4:24 Processor (CPU)
5:04 Video Card (GPU)
5:56 Storage (HDD, SSD, NVMe)
6:39 Memory (RAM)
7:06 Power Supply (PSU)
7:20 Case
7:37 Specs vs. Reliability
8:04 Building a Rig w/ PUGET
9:04 Base-Level Build


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PRINTS & ASSETS:
My VFX Assets: gumroad.com/clintonjones
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TOOLS I LOVE:
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Studio Lights: aputure.com
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LAV Mic: amzn.to/3vg9wlh
Monitor Lamp: amzn.to/37JfyBI
How I Learned Cinema 4D: greyscalegorilla.com/join-plus/ref/7/?campaign=pwn

MY RIG:
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