HP and Adobe team up to create tools for material capture and use. It's no secret that Adobe is growing its 3D business. What is kind of a secret is exactly how they are going to do that. The company has been steadily acquiring people and technology in the realm of 3D imaging and creation, but the tools that are actually available to Adobe customers are scattershot and … [Read more...] about Captis debuts at Adobe Max
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Boxx boosts box clock to block getting boxed in
Overclocking is not just for games: variable boost clocks speed up video production workflows Boxx said it is offering optional overclocked Intel Core X-Series i7 and i9 processors in its line of APEXX X-class computer workstations. These are purpose-built workstations, that Boxx is somewhat famous for, and are used for complex production pipelines, particularly in media … [Read more...] about Boxx boosts box clock to block getting boxed in
PC versus workstation: The differences matter
by Bob Cramblitt There's a line of reasoning that goes like this: If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it's probably a duck. The assumption is that something can be identified by its characteristics and unique behavior. But, as we all know, looks and behavior can be deceiving. Such is the case with a PC versus a workstation. They can … [Read more...] about PC versus workstation: The differences matter
W stands for workstation
Intel has built a special processor just for workstations. Intel’s latest generation of Xeon processors are specifically designed for workstations, and the company has cleverly designated them the W series. Workstations are a growing market segment and have been for quite some time. They run 24-7, are extremely reliable, and have features and specifications you can’t find … [Read more...] about W stands for workstation
Boxx bets on Zen to power an AMD comeback in workstation CPUs
The company is an early backer on Zen to power an AMD comeback in workstation CPUs I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Reviewing a workstation from Boxx is a delight. No knock against the big box vendors who do sensible and innovative jobs in creating and building workstations. But the workstation volume-leading trio of HP, Dell, and Lenovo face different constraints … [Read more...] about Boxx bets on Zen to power an AMD comeback in workstation CPUs
Lenovo adds virtual reality certification to budget workstation
ThinkStation P320 seeks to strike a balance between performance and price. Lenovo today launches what it says is a budget-savvy, virtual reality-ready workstation, the ThinkStation P320. The refreshed workstation will be available in both full-size tower and small form factor (SFF). Options include the latest generation of both Intel Xeon processors and Intel Core i7 … [Read more...] about Lenovo adds virtual reality certification to budget workstation
HP Z2 Mini shakes up workstation market
Alex Herrera calls this newest small form factor workstation capable and ridiculously small. Last quarter, HP unveiled the Z2 Mini, a workstation computer that takes the small form factor (SFF) trend to the extreme. Measuring just 2.3" x 8.5" x 8.5", the Z2 Mini is dramatically smaller (an HP-disclosed 90% smaller) than a traditional tower. In a Mt. Tiburon Testing … [Read more...] about HP Z2 Mini shakes up workstation market
Review: HP new entry-class Z240 workstation
Intel Skylake processors give a lot of bang for the buck. By Alex Herrera The big news in the workstation market in the fourth quarter of 2015 was the arrival of Skylake. Workstation vendors had been champing at the bit, waiting on the first release of Intel’s 14-nm processor generation and eager to refresh two key segments of their product offerings: mobile workstations … [Read more...] about Review: HP new entry-class Z240 workstation
Sky X9 runs desktop replacement workstation-class CPU and GPU in mobile footprint
A workstation hybrid, meant for the desktop but sized like a mobile. By Robert Dow If bigger is better, Eurocom should win a prize for introducing the Sky X9. The Sky X9 is the workstation version of the SkyDLX7. The Sky X9 is a desktop replacement workstation with all the power and options of a true desktop. The Eurocom Sky X9 runs desktop-class CPUs and GPUs, supports … [Read more...] about Sky X9 runs desktop replacement workstation-class CPU and GPU in mobile footprint
Boxx Apexx 5 redesign maximizes expansion choices
This liquid-cooled behemoth can handle five dual-width GPUs. Boxx Technologies is now shipping a redesigned Apexx 5, a max’d out workstation designed for graphics professionals in architecture, engineering, VFX, and animation. The highly configurable redesign can handle up to 5 dual-width GPUs with a sync card, a single-width GPU, or any combination of seven, full-length … [Read more...] about Boxx Apexx 5 redesign maximizes expansion choices