CGDirector https://www.cgdirector.com/ PC-Builds & Hardware-Insight for Content Creators Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:48:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 How to Get a CPU Cooler off of a CPU [Un-stick Glued-On Cooler] https://www.cgdirector.com/how-to-get-cpu-cooler-off-cpu/ https://www.cgdirector.com/how-to-get-cpu-cooler-off-cpu/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:48:49 +0000 https://www.cgdirector.com/?p=25962 How to Get a CPU Cooler off of a CPU [Un-stick Glued-On Cooler]

A CPU cooler protects your CPU from thermal throttling, stability issues, and heat-related damage. Put simply: It’s a vital hardware component that unleashes your CPU’s full potential. However, there are times when you may need to remove the CPU cooler, whether because of a troubleshooting step or upgrading the cooler itself. In theory, this sounds...

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Why Is My GPU Slow? 8 Reasons Why Your GPU May Be Underperforming and How To Fix https://www.cgdirector.com/why-is-my-gpu-slow/ https://www.cgdirector.com/why-is-my-gpu-slow/#respond Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:01:25 +0000 https://www.cgdirector.com/?p=25767 Why Is My GPU Slow? 8 Reasons Why Your GPU May Be Underperforming and How To Fix

Stuck asking yourself “Why is my GPU slow”? Today, I’ll be walking you through 8 reasons why your GPU is underperforming, and what you may be able to do about those issues if they exist within your PC. With any luck, you’ll finish this article with an understanding of what’s causing your GPU to slow...

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Best Headphone Brands to use with your PC [2024 Updated] https://www.cgdirector.com/best-headphone-brands-pc/ https://www.cgdirector.com/best-headphone-brands-pc/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:56:25 +0000 https://www.cgdirector.com/?p=25916 Best Headphone Brands to use with your PC [2024 Updated]

Hoping to see the best headphone brands explained, or just have an idea which one is best for you? You’ve come to the right place! Today, I’ll be breaking down everything you need to know about the best headphone brands, including what sets them apart from the rest and how to actually pick a good...

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How To Update The UEFI/BIOS on an ASUS Motherboard https://www.cgdirector.com/how-to-update-asus-bios/ https://www.cgdirector.com/how-to-update-asus-bios/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:05:48 +0000 https://www.cgdirector.com/?p=25987 How To Update The UEFI/BIOS on an ASUS Motherboard

The BIOS, or Basic Input Output System, is the very first thing that comes to life once you hit that power button. It’s responsible for initializing the boot-up (POST) process and also manages your hardware and system settings. In layman’s terms: the BIOS keeps your device afloat. Generally speaking, you don’t need to update your...

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Top 14 Tips, Tricks & Hacks to Speed Up Your Laptop and Make It Feel Like New https://www.cgdirector.com/tricks-to-speed-up-your-laptop/ https://www.cgdirector.com/tricks-to-speed-up-your-laptop/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:57:10 +0000 https://www.cgdirector.com/?p=26057 Top 14 Tips, Tricks & Hacks to Speed Up Your Laptop and Make It Feel Like New

We’re always on the lookout for new ways of speeding up our devices, be they computers, laptops, phones, or tablets. If there’s one thing we can never have enough of, it’s speed. When inspiration strikes, we need the fewest number of obstacles and hurdles and loading screens so as to strike while the “iron’s hot.”...

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What is AHCI Mode in BIOS and Should You Use It? https://www.cgdirector.com/what-is-ahci-mode-bios/ https://www.cgdirector.com/what-is-ahci-mode-bios/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:30:34 +0000 https://www.cgdirector.com/?p=25812 What is AHCI Mode in BIOS and Should You Use It?

Find yourself asking “What is AHCI Mode in BIOS and Should You Enable It”? If yes, you’ve come to the right place! Today, I’ll break down all you need to know about AHCI Mode in BIOS and break down what you need to know about it, including whether or not you should enable it. Let’s...

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Laptop Displays — Panel Types compared [IPS/OLED/TN] https://www.cgdirector.com/laptop-displays-panel-types/ https://www.cgdirector.com/laptop-displays-panel-types/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:22:08 +0000 https://www.cgdirector.com/?p=25951 Laptop Displays — Panel Types compared [IPS/OLED/TN]

There’s no shortage of laptops out there. In fact, we’re really spoiled for choice seeing how each and every single OEM has a plethora of different models on offer, all of which come with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Most folks, when buying a new laptop, focus solely on performance and sheer computational grunt....

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Adobe Creative Cloud System Requirements & PC Recommendations https://www.cgdirector.com/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations/ https://www.cgdirector.com/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations/#comments Sat, 02 Mar 2024 10:05:21 +0000 https://www.cgdirector.com/?p=25939 Adobe Creative Cloud System Requirements & PC Recommendations

The Adobe Creative Cloud is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most popular software suites on the planet. It’s ubiquitous, really, and has become the industry standard for a very good reason. This all-encompassing set of applications sort of needs no introduction as it’s been around (in one form or another) for...

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Where to Download 3D Models? Our Favorite Sites for 3D Artists https://www.cgdirector.com/sites-to-download-3d-models/ https://www.cgdirector.com/sites-to-download-3d-models/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:50:38 +0000 https://www.cgdirector.com/?p=25717 Where to Download 3D Models? Our Favorite Sites for 3D Artists

When you’re knee-deep in a 3D scene and find yourself needing some foliage or background characters to fill the scene out, finding the right resources can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Whether you’re a seasoned 3D artist or a beginner just dipping your toes into the world of 3D modeling,...

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The Best PC Case Brands [2024 Update] https://www.cgdirector.com/the-best-pc-case-brands/ https://www.cgdirector.com/the-best-pc-case-brands/#comments Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:08:15 +0000 https://www.cgdirector.com/?p=25688 The Best PC Case Brands [2024 Update]

What are The Best PC Case Brands, and how is that determined to begin with? Today, I’ll be tackling all you need to know about what makes PC case brands and PC cases “good”, as well as highlighting twelve top manufacturers and what they specifically have to offer. Let’s not waste any time, and get...

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