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Hello, and welcome to the very first post on Creative Rig!
If you’re here, chances are you’re a creator. You might be a 3D artist pushing millions of polygons, a video editor wrestling with 8K timelines, a designer crafting intricate vector worlds, or a developer building the next great app. You know that your greatest tool isn’t just your software, but the machine that powers it. You also know that navigating the world of computer hardware can be a frustrating, jargon-filled maze that often ignores the specific, demanding needs of creative professionals.
That’s why we’re here.
Creative Rig is a new home for creatives who demand more from their technology. Our mission is simple: to be the ultimate resource for building, understanding, and optimising the most important tool in your arsenal – your computer. We’re here to cut through the noise, demystify the tech, and focus on what truly matters: empowering your creativity.
Who’s Behind the Rig?
It seems fair to introduce the person behind the keyboard. My name is Hobbs, and I’m the founder of Creative Rig. My life has always been a blend of the creative and the technical. My world is filled with pixels and processors. I’m a passionate 3D artist and modeller, and I spend countless hours lost in creative projects. On the flip side, I’m the person who loves building the machines that make that art possible. From assembling PCs and setting up home servers to freelancing with my coding and hardware skills, I have a deep-seated passion for the technology that brings ideas to life.
I started Creative Rig because I am my own target audience. I know the struggle of trying to figure out which GPU has the best CUDA core performance for rendering, or whether more RAM is better than a faster SSD for my specific workflow. This blog is the resource I wish I had, and I’m thrilled to build it with you.
What to Expect on the Blog
Our content will be focused on one thing: a creative’s perspective on technology. Here’s a taste of what’s to come:
- In-Depth PC Build Guides: We won’t just build a “good gaming PC.” We’ll design and document rigs for specific creative needs: The 4K Video Editing Powerhouse, The Silent Digital Art Studio, The Ultimate 3D Rendering Workstation, and The Budget-Friendly Graphic Design Starter PC.
- Honest Hardware Reviews: We’ll test and review the latest components—CPUs, graphics cards, monitors, and peripherals—all through the lens of a creative workflow. We’ll answer questions like “How does this CPU handle massive Photoshop files?” and “Will this graphics card cut down my render times in Blender?”
- Software & Optimisation Guides: Get the most out of your rig with deep dives into optimising your hardware for the Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, Cinema 4D, and other essential creative tools.
- Workspace Inspiration: Explore articles on creating the perfect physical and digital environment to foster creativity and productivity.
The Creative Rig Store
Alongside our guides and reviews, we’ll be launching a Suggested Gear section. Think of it as our curated collection of components and products that we’ve personally tested, trust, and can wholeheartedly recommend for a creative workflow.
To keep this site running and to fund our future projects and reviews, we’ll be using Amazon affiliate links. This means if you decide to purchase a product through one of our links, we’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It’s a simple way to support our work and allow us to keep creating valuable content for this community.
Let’s Build the Future
Creative Rig is more than just a blog; it’s a community. This is a place for us to share our knowledge, our passion, and our creations.
So, welcome. Have a look around, and make sure to follow us on our new social channels (check the footer for our links) to stay up-to-date. We’re incredibly excited to start this journey, and we can’t wait to see what we’ll build together.
Let’s get to work.
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