Referral Partnership
Top Flight Computers announces a new referral partnership with CG Hacks to ensure quality computer hardware for VFX artists makes it to end users.
Raleigh NC (12/12/2022) – Top Flight Computers has entered into a referral partnership with CG Hacks, a technology company specializing in creative tools and education for digital artists. As a result of this partnership, Top Flight Computers and CG Hacks will engage in a collaborative effort to ensure quality computer hardware for VFX makes it to end users.
Top Flight Computers Default Workstation Configurations for VFX
Top Flight Computers also announced it has released its default configurations for CG Hacks to recommend to their community. Understanding the demands of each of these platforms at the component level is critical in designing workstations for optimal VFX system performance.
While these are preset configurations, Top Flight Computers is able to tailor any configuration to better suit the end user.
Core-Based Systems Limited to 32 threads, 192GB RAM, and 2 GPUs
| V1 | V2 | V3 | V4 | V5 | |
| CPU | i7-14700K | i7-14700K | i9-14900K | i9-14900K | i9-14900K |
| CPU Cooler | 360mm Liquid | 360mm Liquid | 420mm Liquid | 420mm Liquid | 420mm Liquid |
| Motherboard | Z790/DDR5 w/ WIFI+BT | Z790/DDR5 w/ WIFI+BT | Z790/DDR5 w/ WIFI+BT | Z790/DDR5 w/ WIFI+BT | Z790/DDR5 w/ WIFI+BT |
| RAM | 2x16GB DDR5-6000 | 2x32GB DDR5-6000 | 2x32GB DDR5-6000 | 4x32GB DDR5-6000 | 4x32GB DDR5-6000 |
| Storage 1 | 1TB Gen4 NVME | 1TB Gen4 NVME | 1TB Gen4 NVME | 1TB Gen4 NVME | 1TB Gen4 NVME |
| Storage 2 | 2TB Gen4 NVME | 2TB Gen4 NVME | 2TB Gen4 NVME | 2TB Gen4 NVME | 2TB Gen4 NVME |
| Storage 3 | 8TB HDD | 8TB HDD | 8TB HDD | 8TB HDD | 8TB HDD |
| Video Card | RTX 4070 12GB | RTX 4070Ti 12GB | RTX 4070Ti 12GB | RTX 4080 16GB | RTX 4090 24GB |
| Case | ATX Mid-Tower 2-GPU | ATX Mid-Tower 2-GPU | EATX Mid-Tower 2-GPU | EATX Mid-Tower 2-GPU | EATX Mid-Tower 2-GPU |
| Power Supply | 1200W Platinum | 1200W Platinum | 1200W Platinum | 1200W Platinum | 1200W Platinum |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Fans | 6x 120mm Max-Speed | 6x 120mm Max-Speed | 6x 140mm Max-Speed | 6x 140mm Max-Speed | 6x 140mm Max-Speed |
Threadripper 7000-Based Systems Limited to 128 threads, 512GB RAM, and 4 GPUs
| V6 | V7 | V8 | |
| CPU | Threadripper 7970X | Threadripper 7970X | Threadripper 7970X |
| CPU Cooler | 360mm Liquid | 360mm Liquid | 360mm Liquid |
| Motherboard | TRX50 w/ WIFI+BT | TRX50 w/ WIFI+BT | TRX50 w/ WIFI+BT |
| RAM | 4x32GB DDR5-5600 ECC | 4x32GB DDR5-5600 ECC | 4x32GB DDR5-5600 ECC |
| Storage 1 | 2TB Gen4 NVME | 2TB Gen4 NVME | 2TB Gen4 NVME |
| Storage 2 | 4TB Gen4 NVME | 4TB Gen4 NVME | 4TB Gen4 NVME |
| Storage 3 | 8TB HDD | 8TB HDD | 8TB HDD |
| Video Card | RTX 4090 24GB | RTX A6000 48GB | RTX 6000 ADA 48GB |
| Case | EATX Full-Tower 4-GPU | EATX Full-Tower 4-GPU | EATX Full-Tower 4-GPU |
| Power Supply | 1200W Platinum | 1200W Platinum | 1200W Platinum |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Fan 1 | 6x 120mm Max-Speed | 6x 120mm Max-Speed | 6x 120mm Max-Speed |
Pricing and Availability
Top Flight Computers custom CG Hacks workstations are available for immediate configuration for a wide range of VFX applications. Pricing is shown below for credit card/ACH, pricing does not include sales tax or shipping. Shipping is typically no more than $100 for a single unit.
| V1 | $3900/$3750 |
| V2 | $4250/$4100 |
| V3 | $4750/$4600 |
| V4 | $5750/$5550 |
| V5 | $6900/$6700 |
| V6 | $10650/$10300 |
| V7 | $13300/$12850 |
| V8 | $17400/$16850 |
To learn more or to speak with one of our technology consultants, please visit www.topflightpc.com or email us at sales@topflightpc.com.
About CG Hacks
We help digital artists working in the world of freelance to elevate their resource libraries, master creative workflows, and create more impact with their art. We’re excited to be a part of your creative journey!
Learn more at cghacks.com
About Top Flight Computers
Top Flight Computers is based in Cary North Carolina and designs custom built computers, focusing on bespoke desktop workstations, SFF workstations, laptop workstations, rackmount workstations, and gaming PCs.
We offer free delivery within 20 miles of our shop, can deliver within 3 hours of our shop, and ship nationwide.
We work with local NC partners for other tech services, such as computer repair and managed IT. Call us at 919-500-5002, email us at sales@topflightpc.com, or use the contact form below to inquire about a build!
Check out our past builds and live streams on our YouTube channel!
