{"id":3037,"date":"2023-02-28T20:13:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T20:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/?p=3037"},"modified":"2023-02-28T21:02:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T21:02:10","slug":"unreal-engine-workstation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/unreal-engine-workstation\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Designing an Unreal Engine Workstation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/img\/blog\/unreal-workstation.jpg\" alt=\"Unreal Workstation Laura Croft\" width=\"1920\" height=\"871\" \/>If you&#8217;re a game developer working with Unreal Engine, having a powerful and efficient workstation is crucial to your productivity and creativity. Unreal Engine is a demanding program that requires a high-performance computer to run smoothly, so designing the best PC workstation for Unreal Engine requires careful consideration of several key components.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/img\/blog\/unreal-workstation-2.jpg\" alt=\"RTX 4090\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1076\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Core Components for Unreal Engine<\/h2>\n<p>First and foremost, you&#8217;ll want to focus on the processor. A high-end processor is essential for running Unreal Engine efficiently, as it will be responsible for handling all of the game&#8217;s calculations and data. Unreal is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/what-is-hyper-threading-and-why-do-i-want-it\/\">multithreaded<\/a>, so look for a processor with a high clock speed and multiple cores, such as the Intel Core i9-13900K or the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X.<\/p>\n<p>Next, you&#8217;ll want to consider the graphics card. Unreal Engine relies heavily on graphics processing, so investing in a high-end GPU is a must. Look for a graphics card with a large amount of VRAM, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 or 4090.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/img\/blog\/unreal-workstation-3.jpg\" alt=\"DDR5 RAM\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1076\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Secondary Components<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the processor and graphics card, you&#8217;ll want to make sure you have plenty of RAM and storage. A minimum of 16GB of ultra fast DDR5 RAM is a must, although 32GB or more is preferable if you&#8217;re working on larger, more complex projects. For storage, consider using a fast NVMe SSD such as Samsung 980 or 990 PRO for your operating system and applications. You can add a secondary drive for storage if necessary.<\/p>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, building the best PC workstation for Unreal Engine can be an expensive endeavor. However, investing in high-quality components will pay off in the long run by improving your productivity, reducing downtime, and allowing you to create better games. 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