new computer suggestions
Nov 15, 2018 14:55:01 #
rck281 wrote:
I would suggest something like the one I built (an... (show quote)
An excellent list, although personally I would lose the water cooling, but well done.
Nov 15, 2018 14:58:18 #
Now I can read up and actually know what I'm asking for Will help me make a better decision
Thanks
Thanks
Nov 15, 2018 15:21:34 #
Dragonfly wrote:
Gaming computers usually are better for photo editing. Guess it's because of the extra memory and faster processors. I've not updated my computer in 3 years so I'm not much help.
Also, the upgraded GPU is better for photo editing. Look at the Dell G3 Series laptops. They are currently having a great sale on them. With computers, as in most things, you get what you pay for. Bargain Basement computers give you Bargain Basement performance.
Nov 15, 2018 15:25:00 #
Nov 15, 2018 15:32:01 #
dpullum wrote:
There are online DIY where all parts are listed. They give levels of $ spent. I built mine at the beginning of 2016 using previous years gaming parts which are sold reasonably. You can not plug wrong thing in the wrong place, often color-coded... cables are foolproof.
I agree, I am living proof that different shaped plugs/receptacles and colors and connector preventers make even me capable of building one. I've got a 2 year old Dell I5 with 12MB. I do Lightroom and don't do anything very fancy when editing. But DO some 3-5 shot HDR's and similar panoramas without any slow down. My old I3 with 4GB, did OK, too. But more memory is always better. And usually more memory on a slower CPu can deliver acceptable results if the $$ tradeoff is reasonable and it is physically feasible.
My next PC will be either a faster clocked i5, or probably an i7 since they're less expensive now, 16 GM memory. I can't imagine NOT having a rotating disk and relying on SSD only. I think the SSD configs are a good idea, but as a supplement. They ARE digital so OFF is all the way OFF! That means no boot, no nothing.
Good luck, Black friday thru Monday and even now, produce the best prices of teh year, usually.
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Nov 15, 2018 15:40:08 #
Nov 15, 2018 16:26:37 #
rck281
Loc: Overland Park, KS
IMO Many of the above links are talking about a computer that is going to be used for email and web browsing. I can't imagine trying to use Photoshop with 4GB of memory. To me 16GB is a sweet spot. Many recommend more. I agree that an i5 processor is adequate for most uses and many programs are not multi threaded.
IMO
Part of the different opinions is how much performance do you want/need.
IMO
Part of the different opinions is how much performance do you want/need.
Nov 15, 2018 16:31:51 #
rck281
Loc: Overland Park, KS
Also, I don't understand 12GB of memory. IMO it should be 8 or 16. Intel processors use dual channel memory controllers. You want 2 memory sticks of equal capacity. You don't want an 8 and a 4.
Nov 15, 2018 16:35:05 #
rck281 wrote:
Also, I don't understand 12GB of memory. IMO it should be 8 or 16. Intel processors use dual channel memory controllers. You want 2 memory sticks of equal capacity. You don't want an 8 and a 4.
I have 12GB in my computer. My computer has 6 slots.
Nov 15, 2018 16:43:38 #
rck281
Loc: Overland Park, KS
BebuLamar wrote:
I have 12GB in my computer. My computer has 6 slots.
I'm not familiar with what you have. What kind?
I would think my statement would stand unless it a 3 channel memory controller in which case you would want 3 x 4GB sticks.
Nov 15, 2018 16:52:01 #
rck281
Loc: Overland Park, KS
Triple channel memory - used by the older X58 chipset. New computers are dual or quad channel. The X99 chipset and AMD processors use quad channel. So adjust accordingly.
Nov 15, 2018 17:01:55 #
rck281 wrote:
I'm not familiar with what you have. What kind?
I would think my statement would stand unless it a 3 channel memory controller in which case you would want 3 x 4GB sticks.
I would think my statement would stand unless it a 3 channel memory controller in which case you would want 3 x 4GB sticks.
I have an HP Z600. It has 6 slots and has 2GB sticks in each.
Nov 15, 2018 17:21:53 #
rck281
Loc: Overland Park, KS
The Xeon processor has triple channel memory. So it has 6 X 2GB sticks. That's an older workstation processor.
Nov 15, 2018 17:29:33 #
Photocraig wrote:
I agree, I am living proof that different shaped p... (show quote)
Congrats on assembling your own machine. I am curious as to your fear of SSDs. When you say they are digital and “off is all the way off”, do you not feel that other than a motor to rotate the platter that they are digital as well and when you remove power, they are off as well? Not being argumentative - just wondering why you don’t embrace the speed of SSDs.
Nov 15, 2018 19:16:32 #
rck281
Loc: Overland Park, KS
BTW Not all SSDs are created equal. Look at the durability - no of write cycles before failure. Different NAND memory chips will make a difference. People buy Samsung 970 Pro SSDs for the extra speed over the 970 EVO model. I buy the PRO for the extra durability. They use different chips.
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