New Computer
Jun 2, 2020 12:20:51 #
Checkout the details for a top of the line windows desktop here:
https://www.naturescapes.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=284137&start=20
My advice is to have one built for you from off the shelf parts. Mine was built for me by a MicroCenter store. Regardless of what you decide to do make sure your video card has enough and separate RAM, usually 4 GB or more.
Motherboard RAM--32 GB or 64 GB RAM
Monitor--27 in or 30 inch and its aspect ratio is very important especially if you do a lot of vertical images.
Extra fans to keep it all cool and make sure fans are silent.
Motherboard--make sure it has the ports you need--USB3, thunderbolt, etc.
Power supply with enough power to easily power everything.
https://www.naturescapes.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=284137&start=20
My advice is to have one built for you from off the shelf parts. Mine was built for me by a MicroCenter store. Regardless of what you decide to do make sure your video card has enough and separate RAM, usually 4 GB or more.
Motherboard RAM--32 GB or 64 GB RAM
Monitor--27 in or 30 inch and its aspect ratio is very important especially if you do a lot of vertical images.
Extra fans to keep it all cool and make sure fans are silent.
Motherboard--make sure it has the ports you need--USB3, thunderbolt, etc.
Power supply with enough power to easily power everything.
Jun 2, 2020 12:23:03 #
I would stay away from Dell. I purchased a new Dell 5 weeks ago and have had a problem from day one with getting a blank screen on startup. I have talked with three Customer Service representatives who have been unwilling/unable to solve the problem.
I had a problem with a company-supplied Dell laptop several years ago that Dell could never fix after sendin back several times. I ended up purchasing my own laptop (Toshiba) that still runs perfectly. The company didn't want me to send back the Dell to them and it still sits on a shelf in the basement.
I had a problem with a company-supplied Dell laptop several years ago that Dell could never fix after sendin back several times. I ended up purchasing my own laptop (Toshiba) that still runs perfectly. The company didn't want me to send back the Dell to them and it still sits on a shelf in the basement.
Jun 2, 2020 12:37:43 #
Robertven wrote:
Please check out Puget Systems for a computer built to exactly fit your requirements. They built one for me two years ago and it is still awesome. They help you every step of the way. They tell you what you need and also tell you what you don't need. Excellent CS. Not cheap, but nothing really worthwhile is. https://www.pugetsystems.com/
I agree with You. I used Puget Systems for My latest Computer. They are "Awesome".
Jun 2, 2020 13:34:47 #
Robertven wrote:
Please check out Puget Systems for a computer built to exactly fit your requirements. They built one for me two years ago and it is still awesome. They help you every step of the way. They tell you what you need and also tell you what you don't need. Excellent CS. Not cheap, but nothing really worthwhile is. https://www.pugetsystems.com/
There are others, too, including local reliable PC shops near your location. (if possible)Puget Systems build quality systems!!
Mark
Jun 2, 2020 14:20:29 #
A 16:10 monitor offers far more vertical screen space than a 16:9 monitor without losing horizontal resolution. As you search for a monitor, many are 16:9. You may need to go greater than 27in to get the vertical distance you need.
Make sure the video card you get has the ports to support the input cable from your monitor. Most seem to recommend display ports (on the monitor and the video card) for best video results.
Make sure the video card you get has the ports to support the input cable from your monitor. Most seem to recommend display ports (on the monitor and the video card) for best video results.
Jun 2, 2020 14:21:48 #
traderjohn wrote:
"expert advice"
That would be true for camera-related items and post-editing. responses would be based on what they have and use.
You might be better served to do a Google search and read various articles by those who are involved in that field.
That would be true for camera-related items and post-editing. responses would be based on what they have and use.
You might be better served to do a Google search and read various articles by those who are involved in that field.
Thank you for your comment. Doing research via Google will definitely be part of my effort to come to a final decision.
However, all the advice and references from fellow members, so far, have been extremely helpful just as I had anticipated. Therefore, I take this opportunity to thank them all. . . .
Jun 2, 2020 14:55:47 #
FotoHog wrote:
The time has come to think about replacing my 5 year old PC. It is still working fine but who knows how long? I haven't done much research yet and would appreciate some expert advice on what to consider in terms of brand and performance. It goes without saying that it will be used mainly for photo editing. I don't want to completely overturn the "APPLE" cart but I will probably stick with Windows. Cost is not a concern. Any advice, suggestion, recommendation?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
I recently replaced my 10 year old icore7 first generation with a icore7 9th generation machine. It was taking me 20 minutes to login and download email on the old machine. That happens in less than 30 seconds now. I had a lot of experience with DELL OPTIPLEX models, a business line that is more rugged than the consumer lines. I managed over 50 optiplex machines at work and rarely had any issues. I got an Optiplex 7070 (windows 10) with a solid state hard drive. Installed one of the old 500GB HDs from my old machine for storage of docs and photos. It gets backed up weekly to an external 2TB hard drive. Use Photoshop and Lightroom (abobe creative cloud). After several months I could not be more satisfied.
Jun 2, 2020 15:31:20 #
doctp wrote:
I have the exact same question! br Just that I lik... (show quote)
Nearly all PC laptop monitors are awful for editing images. But the computer can drive an external monitor or two.
On the Mac side, MacBook Pros have P3 color space monitors, suitable for all but critical color work. They can drive external desktop monitors, too.
But the most bang for buck (on the Mac side) is the iMac.
Either way, Mac/Windows:
Core i5 or better processor for photo editing
Minimum 16GB RAM (32GB preferred)
Optional AMD graphics (MAC) or nVidia (PC)
512 GB or bigger SSD or NVMe storage
Two large external drives for backup and “offline” storage (4TB or more each)
An optional external 2TB SSD or NVMe drive for big editing projects (use as a scratch drive)
Color calibration kit from Datacolor or X-Rite
Jun 2, 2020 15:37:47 #
burkphoto wrote:
Nearly all PC laptop monitors are awful for editin... (show quote)
Helpful list of necessay components, Bill!!
Mark
Jun 2, 2020 15:42:46 #
jbk224
Loc: Long Island, NY
Lazy M wrote:
I would stay away from Dell. I purchased a new Del... (show quote)
So why don't you return it?
Jun 2, 2020 16:06:48 #
Windows machines are not "awful" for photo editing. You just have to get on with the right stuff in it, the right video card (with enough RAM) and the right monitor.
Jun 2, 2020 17:26:22 #
jbk224 wrote:
So why don't you return it?
I would if they would respond to my request.
Jun 2, 2020 17:30:57 #
I gave up on Dell about 8 years ago when my top of the line XPS laptop stopped working, and Dell admitted there was a problem with it but would do nothing to help fix it or get me another machine.
Jun 2, 2020 17:48:18 #
What I have works fine for editing still pics, videos and sound. Intel i7 processor at 3Ghz. Separate video card with 2 GB of RAM. 16GB RAM. 1TB 7200rpm hard drive. HP lit keyboard and HP optical mouse. 20 inch back lit led screen. Noticed I was seeing stuttering watching 4K youtube videos. The problem was my wireless router. I upgraded it to the Netgear wifi router (R6230). My download speed went from 38mbps to 180mbps. I was getting a fraction of what my cable modem was getting.
Jun 2, 2020 18:05:57 #
jbk224
Loc: Long Island, NY
Lazy M wrote:
I would if they would respond to my request.
If you paid by credit card..contact your company and tell them you are disputing the charge for: merchandise that does not perform as represented and the lack of responsiveness from the seller since xxx date. You have tried to contact them without success. You must be prepared to give them specifics and tell them that you want to return for a full refund.
Personally I don't get it. I can't believe that Dell is so unresponsive to you. Something is not right. They are not an 'Abes of Maine'!
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