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No need to use a disk that large solely for scratch, especially if you have a 120GB SSD installed. Bear in mind that the scratch disk is just storage for memory if Photoshop/Lightroom uses more data...
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Does a dedicated video card make a difference when using photoshop?
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I would just leave the SSD as 100% cache - perhaps move the swap file to the SSD - 32gb is quite tiny.. I suppose you could also go for the intel cache if you have the right motherboard, but it...
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My understanding is that the 32GB SSD is being used for caching, so after thinking further about it, I decided to leave it alone.
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Sure, however, I doubt you'll need 32GB of caching. Probably more like 4-8GB of caching, tops, if you are heavily using multiple files in Photoshop and you run out of ram.
It just seems a waste to...
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So why not designate it for scratch and use the 128GB drive for OS and applications? With 4-8GB of cache, I'd still have around 20GB available. Or are you using scratch and cache interchangeably?
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In my opinion, if you're looking for a top monitor for photo editing, what you need to think about first is the resolution of the monitor. the higher the resolution, the better quality you will get...
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With an SSD boot drive and that much RAM don't forget to turn down the page file. Mine defaulted to a 16GB page file because I had 16GB of RAM. I turned mine off completely, but in your case I...
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One of these would work:
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/maximum_pc_recommended_september_2012
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Thanks, I'm certain it would be an upgrade. What's got me seeking help, though, is that we are seeking a computer for a different purpose from what we've previously used ours for. So while we'd see...
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Well, it's rather deficient in all areas, except memory. The processor is slow, there's only a 7200rpm mechanical HDD and It only uses the on-board graphics.
I edited my previous post to include a...
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I didn't recommend the HDD in the second system. I specifically stated that the OP would need to get a new HDD (especially considering it's 5400RPM). I recommended the processor. Please, please,...
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About the GPU I agree its important to have one, but my point was you don't need to go spend $200 on one, when your spending 95% of your time in Lightroom and once and a while in photoshop. The...
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My wife is a photographer in need of a new computer capable of editing RAW photos in Lightroom, and probably Photoshop in the very near future. Our current (old) setup isn't really capable of...
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this would be a good deal I think plenty of space
Processor Processor: Intel Core 3rd generation i5-3330 Processor (3.0 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.20 GHz)
Operating System Windows 8...
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I still stand by my recommendation for a very good photo editing computer.
i7-3770 K is not overkill... its the best at photo editing (I have 3750K i5)
16-32GB of RAM is not overkill...its...
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No, I was simply pointing out the inconsistency with bagging on the A10 system due to it's hard drive only to turn around and recommend an i7 with a similar hard drive. Yes, both systems would be...
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SSD will speed up the applications and windows.... data can and should be stored on regular HDD. I use the library re-direct feature to accomplish this in 7.
To put it in perspective...in terms...
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I would just buy a SSD and set it up as the main drive. Even with the lower sata speeds on your current motherboard it would be a huge improvement for your tasks, Also you would just carry over the...
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GPU acceleration is overblown for photographers. Lightroom 4 doesn't use it. http://feedback.photoshop.com/photoshop_family/topics/gpu_mpe_support_for_lightroom_4_multiprocessor_support Since it...
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But that's true of any system and it doesn't change the fact that knocking one system for something that you turn around and recommend is silly.
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That's a good choice... you can always add a dedicated GPU later if you want. Not worth it in my opinion for photo/video editing... gaming sure.
Remember to add a monitor (possibly SSD) to that...
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Never stated that 1-2TB of space was overkill, nor did I ever say IPS was overkill assuming your post is directly referring to me.
With your logic at 3770k is not overkill because its the best at...
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I'm reading a lot about specs on here, but there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of connection between specs and how it relates to performance.
First, and foremost, hopefully your wife knows this,...
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They're going to tell you the CPU isn't fast enough. Yes, it isn't as fast as an i7 and it's not even as fast as an i5, more like i3 class, but better in some benchmarks depending on what you look...
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Well that makes sense ;). 2GB of ram is barely enough to get a decent experience out of Windows Vista, 7 or 8 in general so if you happen to be running one of those OS's with this adobe software and...
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She's a startup right now. Been doing it casually for a few years now...think a session every couple of months and probably one wedding a year. But we've started putting together some promotional...
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You must be in the biz, so to speak. Only a graphic artist or photographer would say they "need" an i7 and 16-32GB of RAM for photo editing. Although if OP does get her an i7 with 16GB of RAM she...
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Thanks. I haven't set a hard budget because I'm not completely sure what to expect. Having watched deals on desktops for a while before we started shopping for this specific purpose, I assumed I...
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What is your current/old setup?
What is your budget? What do you consider a "low-cost" computer?
Are you able to build it yourself or you want it prebuilt?
Ideally, you would want something with...
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Thanks. I understand that computer isn't really the best setup for what I'm wanting to do. I just want to understand how it falls short. That would help me to see what areas I really need to...
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I'd wait on Kakomu for that ;). I use some of these programs but not nearly as much as you or your wife have. I fool around ;). The specs I know about, actually having used these programs to the...
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Tis overkill ^^. Keyphrase from OP "Low cost"
You could even get a cheap quad/hex/or oct amd processor that would kill what you have now. AMD is low cost, not as good on benchmarks as some of...
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That's my fault for not properly stating my expectations. boltman's suggestion is a good one. If I can get in around $500 (maybe up to $700), that's probably the sweet spot...unless that much won't...
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BTW don't forget to check GPU support for photoshop FAQ.
http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-cs6-gpu-faq.html
Might want to look for a cheap GPU or onboard GPU on the mobo. I personally...
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You ever consider building it yourself?
Just a quick, off the top of my head cost list:
FX8320 $150
PSU $60
Case $40/50
Motherboard $80/100
256GB SSD $130
16GB RAM $80/100
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In my opinion, if you're looking for a top monitor for photo editing, what you need to think about first is the resolution of the monitor. the higher the resolution, the better quality you will get...
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Alright, here's what I settled on. I thought it was a pretty good compromise between performance and price, with the balance tipped slightly toward performance.
XPS 8500
i7-3770
Windows 8 64...
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Windows 8 wouldn't have been my preference, but the OS isn't going anywhere. It's not like MS is going to revert to W7, even if they do backtrack on the foundation.
That's my thought, as well,...
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For your budget I think thats a great build, the exception is probably windows 8 but thats a personal thing though kind of.
As far as the SSD it's not really large enough to do much on. Ideally...
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