Affordable Computer for Every Budget Range
In the realm of creative work, a powerful computer is essential for smooth and efficient performance. SCAN, a renowned name in the industry, offers a range of pre-built PCs tailored for video editing, 3D animation, and graphics design.
The Heart of the Matter: The Central Processing Unit (CPU)
At the core of every powerful workstation lies a high-performance CPU. For top-tier desktops, CPUs like the Intel Core i9-13900K (24 cores) or Apple’s M4 Max with 14 or 16 cores are ideal for professional video editing and 3D rendering tasks. For laptops, a minimum of an Intel Core i7 or equivalent (such as AMD Ryzen 7), with 8-core or higher, is recommended, with higher-end users opting for Intel Xeon or Apple M4 Max chips.
The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): A Crucial Component
A dedicated GPU is critical, especially for 3D tasks and GPU-accelerated video editing plugins. For desktops, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 or RTX 50 series GPUs are recommended, offering exceptional performance in rendering, ray tracing, and AI-accelerated workflows. For laptops, a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 minimum is required to meet RTX Studio standards; better performance is found in RTX 30 or 40 series GPUs (e.g., RTX 4070, RTX 4090). Apple machines rely on integrated Apple silicon GPUs in their M-series chips, which offer competitive GPU performance for creative workflows.
Memory Matters: The Role of RAM
For video editing and 3D animation, at least 32GB of RAM is recommended for smooth timeline playback, rendering, and multitasking. Professionals working on very high-resolution projects (4K or above) or complex scenes should consider 64GB or more RAM for optimal performance.
The RTX 5060 Series: An Entry-Level Option
SCAN's RTX 5060 system, priced at £779.99, is an entry-level option with an AMD Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB of DDR4 memory, and a fast 1TB NVMe SSD. It is suitable for indie graphic designers using Adobe apps for static 2D work.
The RTX 5070 Series: Balanced Power for Creative Workloads
The RTX 5070 system's configuration is the way to go for balanced power for digital artists working in lots of layers in Photoshop or artists working in mid-level 3D creation. For a small amount extra, the RTX 5060 Ti (16GB) with a 2TB SSD can be purchased for £929.99, offering more VRAM for working with higher resolution video footage and more demanding RTX-accelerated effects.
The RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080: More Powerful Options
The RTX 5070 Ti is a more premium option with an RTX 5070 Ti, AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD, priced at £1,579.98, suitable for professional video editors, technical animators, and motion graphics artists who need faster viewport rendering. The RTX 5080, priced at £2,499.98, is the most powerful option, featuring an NVIDIA RTX 5080, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB RAM, and a 2TB SSD, suitable for demanding professional video editors and 3D artists.
Extra Features: Storage, Display, and More
Additional recommendations include NVMe SSDs with at least 256GB for minimum, but 1TB or more is ideal, especially RAID-0 configurations for fast read/write speeds. High-resolution (4K or above) displays with accurate color reproduction are essential for visual work. For livestreaming and AI-assisted editing, GPUs with dedicated AI cores (Tensor cores) like the RTX 50 series accelerate neural filters and encoding tasks.
SCAN's Case Choices
SCAN offers various case choices for the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5070, including stylish mesh front cases in black or white, and a flashy tempered glass option from Lian Li. The 3XS Lignum RTX, priced at £2,499.98, features a wood-panelled front and a silver medal-placed PugetBench benchmark score of 11,658 in DaVinci Resolve, making it suitable for high-resolution video editing with advanced multi-layered VFX and AI-driven tools.
Pre-Built PCs for Every Budget
SCAN's pre-built PCs come with Windows installed, saving time and offering options for every budget. All the systems from SCAN are fine-tuned by their engineers to strike a balance between performance and quiet operation, making them suitable for demanding creative workloads. NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs are optimized for programs like DaVinci Resolve and Photoshop.
- In the realm of creative work, a high-performance Central Processing Unit (CPU) is vital for smooth and efficient performance.
- For top-tier desktops, CPUs like the Intel Core i9-13900K (24 cores) or Apple’s M4 Max with 14 or 16 cores are ideal for professional video editing and 3D rendering tasks.
- A dedicated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is critical, especially for 3D tasks and GPU-accelerated video editing plugins.
- For desktops, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 or RTX 50 series GPUs are recommended, offering exceptional performance in rendering, ray tracing, and AI-accelerated workflows.
- SCAN's RTX 5060 system, an entry-level option, is suitable for indie graphic designers using Adobe apps for static 2D work.
- The RTX 5070 system is recommended for balanced power for digital artists working in lots of layers in Photoshop or artists working in mid-level 3D creation.
- For demanding professional video editors and 3D artists, the RTX 5080 is the most powerful option, featuring an NVIDIA RTX 5080, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB RAM, and a 2TB SSD.
- For livestreaming and AI-assisted editing, GPUs with dedicated AI cores (Tensor cores) like the RTX 50 series accelerate neural filters and encoding tasks, and high-resolution (4K or above) displays with accurate color reproduction are essential for visual work.
