Key Points:
- Creativ PCs are ideal for freelancers, small studios, and solo creators working in video editing, 3D modeling, photography, and graphic design.
- APEXX Workstations are built for engineering, VFX, architecture, simulation, AI, and data science, with ISV certifications and enterprise-grade reliability.
- Creativ PCs are optimized for speed and customization without complex IT needs and use GeForce RTX or RTX PRO GPUs, Intel Core or Ryzen CPUs, and non-ECC memory.
- APEXX systems deliver maximum uptime, compatibility with pro software, and support for large teams and heavy datasets, featuring RTX PRO GPUs, Xeon or Threadripper PRO CPUs, ECC memory, and rack-mount chassis for certified performance and scalability.
- Warranty and support differ: Creativ offers up to 3 years; APEXX offers up to 5 years with enterprise-level service.
- All BOXX systems are U.S.-built, customizable, and designed to meet both creative and professional performance demands.
In today’s fast-paced creative and professional landscapes, choosing the right computer system can make or break your workflow. If you’re a solo creator rendering stunning 4K visuals or an engineer designing complex CAD models, your hardware needs to keep up. BOXX Technologies, a leader in high-performance computing, now offers two powerful product lines to meet these diverse demands: Creativ PCs, the new creator-focused line, and APEXX Workstations, the enterprise-grade workhorses. But which is right for you? In this guide, we’ll dive deep into the differences, ideal use cases, and key benefits of Creativ PCs and APEXX Workstations to help you find your fit.
Understanding BOXX’s Product Lines
BOXX has long been synonymous with precision and performance, catering to professionals and enthusiasts who demand more from their systems. The Creativ PC line, launched to address the growing divide in the market, targets serious creators and enthusiasts who need blazing-fast performance without the complexity of enterprise solutions. Powered by the same high-powered CPUs, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX or RTX PRO GPUs , Creativ PCs are designed for flexibility and speed, making them ideal for solo creators, small studios, or any organization that doesn’t need enterprise-grade integration or certifications.
In contrast, APEXX Workstations are built for mission-critical tasks in industries like engineering, media, and manufacturing. With NVIDIA RTX PRO GPUs, enterprise-grade CPUs, and ISV certifications for software like SolidWorks and AutoCAD, APEXX systems deliver certified reliability, maximum uptime, and rackmount scalability for large teams and complex workflows. Let’s break down the key differences to help you choose.
Choose Creativ PCs: Unleash Your Creative Potential
If you’re a solo creator, freelancer, or part of a small studio, Creativ PCs are engineered to ignite your workflow. These systems are tailored for those who need high-performance hardware to tackle demanding creative tasks without the overhead of enterprise requirements. Whether you’re editing 4K/8K videos, rendering 3D models, or streaming gameplay, Creativ PCs deliver the speed and customization you crave.
Ideal Use Cases for Creativ PCs
Creativ PCs shine in creative and enthusiast-driven workloads, offering versatility for a range of applications:
- 3D Modeling & Rendering: Perfect for tools like Blender or Cinema 4D, Creativ PCs power through complex 3D scenes, delivering photorealistic renders in less time.
- Video Editing: With support for Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, these systems handle 4K/8K editing with ease, cutting render times for professional creators and freelance video editors.
- Photography: High-resolution photo editing in Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom benefits from fast GPU processing and smooth multitasking.
- Graphic Design: Adobe Illustrator and InDesign workflows are seamless, with quick previews and exports for tight deadlines.
- Architectural Visualization: Visualization tasks in Lumion or Twinmotion run smoothly, ideal for small to medium sized design studios.
Technical Highlights for Creativ PCs
Creativ PCs are built to balance performance and flexibility, making them a go-to for creators and enthusiasts:
- GPU: Equipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX or RTX PRO GPUs, Creativ PCs leverage thousands of CUDA cores and AI-driven DLSS 3 for lightning-fast rendering and smooth playback. These economical GPUs excel in creative software and gaming, ensuring creators and streamers stay ahead.
- CPU: Options include 2 versions of Intel Core Ultra, AMD Ryzen, or Ryzen Threadripper, providing robust processing for multitasking and heavy creative loads.
- Memory: Speedy, non-ECC memory prioritizes performance, supporting rapid data access for video editing and 3D modeling without enterprise-grade overhead.
- Design: Housed in a mid-tower chassis, Creativ PCs offer a fresh look, but unlike APEXX workstations have no rack-mount capability, perfect for most small to mid-sized workspaces.
- Warranty: One year Standard Support with parts replacement included, with up to 3 years of support available to purchase, ensures reliability for creators who need consistent uptime without enterprise-level contracts.
- Key Benefit: High performance and customization tailored for your needs, empowering creators to focus on their craft without complex IT requirements.
Choose APEXX Workstations: Power Mission-Critical Workflows
If your work demands certified reliability, maximum uptime, and enterprise-grade customization, APEXX Workstations are your solution. Designed for industries where precision and stability are non-negotiable, APEXX systems support complex, heavy data-set business-critical tasks in large teams or specialized environments. From CAD design to high-end VFX rendering, APEXX ensures your workflow is unstoppable.
Ideal Use Cases for APEXX Workstations
APEXX Workstations are optimized for professional applications that require certified performance and scalability:
- CAD: Engineers and designers using AutoCAD or SolidWorks benefit from ISV-certified hardware, ensuring flawless compatibility and precision.
- Simulation: Tools like ANSYS Applications or Siemens NX run complex simulations for aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing, supported by high-capacity memory and multi-GPU setups.
- Architecture: Architects using Revit or ArchiCAD rely on APEXX for building information modeling (BIM) and large-scale project rendering and stunning simulations.
- Manufacturing and Product Design: Product designers crafting prototypes in Creo or SolidWorks leverage APEXX’s certified performance for iterative workflows.
- Media Production: VFX studios using Autodesk Maya or Foundry Nuke depend on APEXX for high-quality rendering in film and TV production, as well as live media and video pipelines.
- AI: NVIDIA RTX PRO cards with Blackwell architecture have 96GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 memory, 5th Gen Tensor Cores, PCIe Gen 5, and 4th Gen (380 TFLOPS) RT cores delivering 2x the performance of the previous gen for AI Development and inference workloads.
- Data Science and HPC: Accelerate data analysis and simulation across industries: genomic sequencing, drug discovery, AI-driven diagnostics, seismic modeling, and other forms of higher-education advanced research.
Technical Highlights for APEXX Workstations
APEXX Workstations are custom built for enterprise-grade performance, offering unmatched reliability and scalability:
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX PRO GPUs, ISV-certified for professional software, deliver robust performance for CAD, simulation, and VFX, with ECC support for error-free processing.
- CPU: Options include Intel Core Ultra, AMD Ryzen, Intel Xeon, or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO, providing enterprise-grade power for heavy workloads.
- Memory: High-speed, high-capacity (often ECC) memory ensures data integrity and supports massive datasets, critical for simulations and rendering.
- Expandability: Extensive PCIe lanes and multi-GPU support enable heavy simulation and design workloads, ideal for scaling team projects.
- Design: Proprietary chassis with rack-mount options suits enterprise IT environments, from studios to data centers.
- Warranty: Up to 5 years of enterprise-grade support, with dedicated U.S.-based service for minimal downtime.
- Certified Software: Optimized for SolidWorks workstations, AutoCAD workstations, ANSYS Applications, and more, ensuring compatibility and performance.
Creativ PCs vs. APEXX Workstations: Key Differences
Performance & Hardware
Creativ PCs leverage NVIDIA GeForce RTX or RTX PRO GPUs, paired with Intel Core, Ryzen, or Threadripper CPUs. These systems excel in creative and visualization tasks, with speedy non-ECC memory optimized for performance over data integrity. For example, you can edit 8K footage in DaVinci Resolve with minimal lag, or stream at 144 FPS.
APEXX Workstations, however, use NVIDIA RTX PRO GPUs with ISV certifications, ensuring compatibility with professional software. With Intel Xeon or Threadripper PRO CPUs and ECC memory, they handle massive datasets and complex simulations, like those running ANSYS Mechanical for automotive design.
Design & Customization
Creativ PCs come in mid-tower enthusiast chassis, offering enough space for those double-wide Geforce cards, but without the pricetag of the APEXX rack mountable chassis. This suits small studios where efficiency matters.
APEXX Workstations feature bullet-proof proprietary chassis, with some having rack-mount capabilities, designed for enterprise environments where IT integration and scalability are key. Their expandability supports multi-GPU setups and large memory configurations for demanding workloads.
Reliability & Support
Creativ PCs offer up to 1 year of standard warranty with 7am-6pm CST phone support from our factory in Austin Texas and advanced part replacement options (US and Canada only), providing reliable support for creators who need consistent uptime for client projects. The focus is on performance without enterprise complexity.
APEXX Workstations provide up to 5 years of enterprise-grade support, critical for firms where downtime could jeopardize mission-critical tasks. U.S.-based service ensures rapid resolution for professional users.
Software Compatibility
Creativ PCs are optimized for creative software like Adobe Premiere, Blender, Maya, V-Ray DaVinci Resolve and Keyshot, but lack ISV certifications, making them ideal for flexible, non-certified workflows.
APEXX Workstations run all the same software as the Creativ, but are also certified for SolidWorks workstations, AutoCAD workstations, Ansys applications and other professional tools, ensuring seamless performance for certified applications in industries like manufacturing and AECO.
| Category | Creativ PCs | APEXX Workstations |
|---|---|---|
| Target Users | Solo creators, freelancers, small studios | Engineers, architects, VFX studios, enterprise teams |
| Primary Use Cases | Video editing (4K/8K), 3D modeling, streaming, design, photography | CAD, simulation, AI, BIM, VFX, manufacturing, HPC |
| GPU Options | NVIDIA GeForce RTX or RTX PRO | NVIDIA RTX PRO (ISV-certified) |
| CPU Options | Intel Core Ultra, AMD Ryzen, Ryzen Threadripper | Intel Xeon, AMD Threadripper PRO, Intel Core Ultra |
| Memory | High-speed, non-ECC memory for performance | ECC memory for data integrity, high-capacity support |
| Software Compatibility | Optimized for Adobe, Blender, Maya, DaVinci Resolve (non-certified) | Certified for SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, and more |
| Chassis & Design | Mid-tower, desktop-friendly, no rack-mount | Proprietary chassis, rack-mountable, enterprise-ready |
| Expandability | Customizable mid-tower with flexible GPU/CPU configs | Multi-GPU, extensive PCIe lanes, scalable for large workloads |
| Support & Warranty | 1 year standard, optional 3 years, U.S.-based phone support | Up to 5 years enterprise-grade warranty, U.S.-based dedicated support |
| Best For | High-performance creative workflows without IT complexity | Certified reliability, uptime, and scalability for mission-critical workflows |
| Key Benefit | Performance and customization without enterprise overhead | Enterprise-grade performance, certified compatibility, and long-term support |
| Manufacturing | Built in Austin, TX | Built in Austin, TX |
Why Choose BOXX?
Whether you opt for a Creativ PC or an APEXX Workstation, BOXX delivers unmatched performance and reliability. Here’s why BOXX stands out:
- U.S.-Based Manufacturing: Every system is built in Austin, Texas, ensuring quality and rapid support.
- Customization: From GPUs to cooling solutions, BOXX systems are tailored to your needs, whether you’re a freelancer or an enterprise.
- Industry Expertise: With decades of experience, BOXX serves creators, engineers, and studios with solutions like intel xeon workstations and ai workstations.
- Performance Leadership: BOXX systems are optimized for the latest hardware, from GeForce RTX to RTX PRO, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.
Which BOXX System is Right for You?
To summarize, your choice depends on your workflow and goals:
- Choose Creativ PCs if: You’re a solo creator, small studio, or enthusiast needing blazing-fast performance for 4K/8K editing, 3D modeling, or gaming. With NVIDIA GeForce GPUs, prosumer CPUs, and a customizable mid-tower chassis, Creativ PCs offer high performance without enterprise complexity. Ideal for freelancers like Alex or streamers like Riley, these systems are ready to configure now.
- Choose APEXX Workstations if: You need certified reliability, maximum uptime, and enterprise-grade customization for business-critical tasks. With NVIDIA RTX PRO GPUs, Intel Xeon or Threadripper PRO CPUs, and ISV certifications for SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and more, APEXX is perfect for studios like Visionary VFX or firms like Precision Designs. Explore workstation solutions for enterprise needs.
Conclusion: Find Your Fit with BOXX
Whether you’re rendering a viral video, streaming to thousands, or designing the next big product, BOXX has a high-performance workstation and system to match your ambition. Creativ PCs empower creators and enthusiasts with speed and flexibility, while APEXX Workstations deliver the certified power needed for professional industries. By understanding your workflow you can choose the BOXX system that unlocks your potential.
Ready to transform your workflow? Configure a Creativ PC for creative freedom or explore APEXX workstation solutions for enterprise-grade performance. With BOXX, your next project starts with the right tools.