Puget Systems https://www.pugetsystems.com/ Workstations for creators. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:21:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 Best Consumer GPUs For Topaz’s Starlight Models https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/best-consumer-gpus-for-topazs-starlight-models/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/best-consumer-gpus-for-topazs-starlight-models/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:52:07 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?post_type=article&p=49646 We tested the performance of current-generation graphics cards from AMD and NVIDIA with Topaz Video's Starlight models.

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]]> https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/best-consumer-gpus-for-topazs-starlight-models/feed/ 0 After Effects v26.5 3D Rendering Bug Breaking Puget Bench https://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2026/09/10/after-effects-v26-5-3d-rendering-bug-breaking-puget-bench/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2026/09/10/after-effects-v26-5-3d-rendering-bug-breaking-puget-bench/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:32:07 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?p=49826 In AE version 26.5, there is a rendering bug with some 3D compositions that causes Puget Bench for After Effects to crash when using the Extended preset.

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]]> https://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2026/09/10/after-effects-v26-5-3d-rendering-bug-breaking-puget-bench/feed/ 0 How DaVinci Resolve Free v21.1 Scripting Changes Affect Puget Bench https://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2026/09/10/how-davinci-resolve-free-v21-1-scripting-changes-affect-puget-bench/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2026/09/10/how-davinci-resolve-free-v21-1-scripting-changes-affect-puget-bench/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:53:40 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?p=49790 With DaVinci Resolve v21.1, Blackmagic has removed scripting support from the free version. Unfortunately, this also prevents Puget Bench from running.

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]]> https://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2026/09/10/how-davinci-resolve-free-v21-1-scripting-changes-affect-puget-bench/feed/ 0 Built Different – Episode 1 https://www.pugetsystems.com/podcast/built-different-episode-1/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/podcast/built-different-episode-1/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:12:43 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?post_type=podcast&p=49767 Jon Bach: 25 Years of Being Built Different

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]]> https://www.pugetsystems.com/podcast/built-different-episode-1/feed/ 0 Consultant’s Corner: Backseat Driving Computers https://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2026/09/03/consultants-corner-backseat-driving-computers/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2026/09/03/consultants-corner-backseat-driving-computers/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:17:58 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?p=49568 We were approached with a unique need: rackmount workstations for autonomous driving test vehicles. Here's how we overcame the challenges this presented.

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]]> https://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2026/09/03/consultants-corner-backseat-driving-computers/feed/ 0 Consultant’s Corner: Sourcing Systems in Shortage https://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2026/08/31/consultants-corner-sourcing-systems-in-shortage/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2026/08/31/consultants-corner-sourcing-systems-in-shortage/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:29 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?p=49432 We recently helped a client who is used to building their own systems, but wanted a rock-solid imaging server using hardware they don't normally deal with.

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]]> Topaz Video 1.6.1 – Professional GPU Performance Analysis https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/topaz-video-1-6-1-professional-gpu-performance-analysis/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/topaz-video-1-6-1-professional-gpu-performance-analysis/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?post_type=article&p=49200 We tested the performance of current-generation professional GPUs from AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA in Topaz Video version 1.6.1.

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]]> https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/amd-radeon-ai-pro-r9700-dual-gpu-ai-inference-performance/feed/ 0 Topaz Video 1.6.1 – Consumer GPU Performance Analysis https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/topaz-video-1-6-1-consumer-gpu-performance-analysis/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/topaz-video-1-6-1-consumer-gpu-performance-analysis/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:13:46 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?post_type=article&p=48931 We tested the performance of current-generation GPUs from AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA in Topaz Video version 1.6.1.

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