Photoshop upgrade for me and recomendations: I have been using elements 11 for five or so years and have been happy with my results, but I recently obtained a full version of CS6. My...

RAK Loc: Concord Ca

I have been using elements 11 for five or so years and have been happy with my results, but I recently obtained a full version of CS6. My question is at present I am running with 32bit processor and am running out of space and only have 4 megs ram. I am considering a new computer and a new 5D4, what suggestions can I get for computer config and specs and work around to process new raw files. Sorry if this causes a blizzard but you guy''s are the best bet for getting straight answers.
Thanks in advance

Rich

Bill_de Loc: US

"work around to process new raw files"

That parts easy. Download Adobe's DNG convertor. It is free and they keep it up to date when new cameras come out. I have CS5 and no problem. My newest camera is a D500.

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SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

RAK wrote:

I have been using elements 11 for five or so years... (show quote)

Suggest you do a search through the UHH search function for computers for photography. There are quite a few threads on this topic with helpful information. I am not an expert so do not want to make a lot of specific recommendations, but you need a fast processor and 16GB RAM. A large monitor [24" or larger] is great for photo editing. Also, you can get more features for the money in a desktop than a laptop.

Hope this helps Rich!
Susan

whwiden

SusanFromVermont wrote:

Suggest you do a search through the UHH search function for computers for photography. There are quite a few threads on this topic with helpful information. I am not an expert so do not want to make a lot of specific recommendations, but you need a fast processor and 16GB RAM. A large monitor [24" or larger] is great for photo editing. Also, you can get more features for the money in a desktop than a laptop.

Hope this helps Rich!
Susan

Agreed for a Windows or Apple operating system. I think the Intel chip is an i7, rather than an i5 or i3 which is best. If u have any interest in using Linux, let me know. It can be used well on older less powerful machines.

whwiden

Bill_de wrote:

"work around to process new raw files"

That parts easy. Download Adobe's DNG convertor. It is free and they keep it up to date when new cameras come out. I have CS5 and no problem. My newest camera is a D500.

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I second that idea.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

RAK wrote:

I have been using elements 11 for five or so years... (show quote)

Fastest Intel I7 (something like an 8700 or 7820x) or I9 processor you can afford (you’re buying a machine to use for the next 5+ years, not just today). 64 bit Windows 10 OS. 16 or (better) 32GB DRAM. 500GB NVMe connected SSD + 2-4TB 7200 RPM SATA disk. Video card with at least 2GB (not shared) VRAM. BluRay/MDisc player/recorder. 750-1000 watt power supply. USB-3B, eSATA and GigE (1 Gb Ethernet) ports plus WiFi and Bluetooth interfaces. Good quality (4K) monitor. If I were building this, I’d assemble it myself, but there are custom companies that can assemble this for you in the 2K$ range. Gene51 has a favorite well regarded custom integrator that can build this for you - you might give him a shout...

jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ

TriX wrote:

Fastest Intel I7 (something like an 8700 or 7820x)... (show quote)

Should this not read 500gb nvme connected ssd + 2-4tb 7200 rpm sata disk?

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

jethro779 wrote:

Should this not read 500gb nvme connected ssd + 2-4tb 7200 rpm sata disk?

Oops! Meant TB, not GB (note: it’s GB and TB, not gb or tb). Thanks for the correction - updated.

jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ

TriX wrote:

Oops! Meant TB not GB (note: it’s GB and TB, not gb or tb). Thanks for the correction - updated.

My fingers don't always find the caps key.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

jethro779 wrote:

My fingers don't always find the caps key.

Me either (and the auto cap feature on this IPad drives me nuts 😩)

Leicaflex Loc: Cymru

Is your Photoshop CS6 a standalone? If it is, it is no longer supported by Adobe labs.
In September 2017, adobe labs stopped supporting all their CS and Lightroom products
making them vulnerable to hackers who have always made a bee-line for them.

Only their Elements stand alone products are supported.

For your photographic requirements for a computer, you now need 64 bit and as much
RAM as you can afford, minimum of 8 for CS6.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

RAK wrote:

I have been using elements 11 for five or so years... (show quote)

Any decent computer can handle photo processing. With a Core i5 processor and 16GB of memory, you'r ready to go. You can get a faster processor ($$) and more memory ($$), but you wouldn't notice much of a difference, except in the cost (and bragging rights) of the computer. If you can 't buy one with an SSD, I would recommend adding one after you get the computer. If you get a desktop, put the OS and programs on C and add a separate hard drive for data.

Processor
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/intel-core-i9-vs-i7-vs-i5-cpu/
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/intel-core-i5-vs-i7/
http://www.laptopmag.com/articles/core-i5-vs-i7
https://www.extremetech.com/computing/210703-intel-core-i5-vs-core-i7-which-processor-should-you-buy

Memory
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-much-ram-does-your-p
c-need-probably-less-than-you-think/
http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-much-ram-does-your-pc-need/

wapiti Loc: round rock, texas

I would second the recommendation of consulting Gene 51. I had a PC made based on his suggestions and it is a "killer".

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Yes, it sounds like you could use a new computer especially if you plan to get a 30 megapixel camera body. Those files are huge and you will need power to process them. I remember when a friend of mine bought his Nikon D800 and when he downloaded his first pictures to his old computer. It took forever to do anything with them. The computer just couldn't handle such large files. He got a new computer and everything is fine now.

RAK wrote:

I have been using elements 11 for five or so years... (show quote)

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

TriX wrote:

Fastest Intel I7 (something like an 8700 or 7820x)... (show quote)