Buyer’s guide: six things to look for in a workstation

A workstation aimed at content creation and other high-end 3D-focused activities is the pinnacle of PC performance. It warrants the very best components at every level – fast CPU with as many cores as possible, lots of RAM, high-end professional graphics, and speedy, capacious storage. But few buyers can afford the best possible components in every category, so here are the main six features to consider when specifying your perfect workstation.

1. Processor

Whatever kind of content creation work you do, you will benefit from as many cores as you can afford. Luckily, these days more cores don’t mean taking a hit on single-core frequency, thanks to turbo modes bumping up individual cores when the rest aren’t being highly utilised. With the arrival of the AMD Ryzen 9, you also don’t need the expense