Time for a new computer
Apr 11, 2019 22:55:54 #
As to operating systems and processing software, here is a link to a write up I did on Darktable. It runs on Linux. https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-491823-1.html
Apr 12, 2019 06:56:14 #
Petewyck wrote:
My desktop just died. I’ve been long overdue for another computer anyway. What do you recommend in the way of a desktop with photo uploading and editing in mind. I’m not a professional. Still got a lot to learn. I just went from a Nikon D50 which I loved to a Nikon D500 (I’m not sure if this information is even pertinent to my question), but I’d like to use Lightroom and just user-friendly programs to edit my photos. I appreciate any input you are able to provide.
TIA
TIA
I think you need to provide at least a ballpark budget, and how many images, on average, you shoot every year. Puget Systems is a solid, no BS company, and it custom builds anything you want. As far as Mac vs PC, once you are in the applications like LR, PS and others, the experience is similar. I do remote support via Teamviewer for both platforms, and I am equally comfortable in either one. Another way to put it, there is no clear advantage of one over the other - once you have learned them.
A Mac will cost you about 30% to 40% more for a similarly built computer for Windows. And you have more options for fine-tuning your configuration for your needs. With Mac's "we'll doe the heavy lifting on things that you should have to concern yourself with" business model, they limit your choices to just a very few, so your task is simplified. But what you end up with a a computer that is intended for general purpose use, that you can run your photo apps on. When you custom build a computer to spec, you get a machine that is optimized for your primary application(s) and you can still run just about anything you want on it. The "simpler" solution does cost more and may be less than ideal.
Apr 12, 2019 14:07:27 #
Intel i7 processor running at 3GHz, 16GB RAM, video card with 2GB RAM, 1TB hard drive running at 7200 rpm, Win 10 64bit.
The above specs is what I would look for and did when I replaced my desktop a couple of years ago. I did have to replace my printer because there were no 64 bit drivers for it. I would get a full sized tower and stay away from the compact tower designs. I was able to keep my keyboard, mouse and monitor.
The above specs is what I would look for and did when I replaced my desktop a couple of years ago. I did have to replace my printer because there were no 64 bit drivers for it. I would get a full sized tower and stay away from the compact tower designs. I was able to keep my keyboard, mouse and monitor.
Apr 12, 2019 14:29:20 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
Bobspez wrote:
Intel i7 processor running at 3GHz, 16GB RAM, video card with 2GB RAM, 1TB hard drive running at 7200 rpm, Win 10 64bit.
The above specs is what I would look for and did when I replaced my desktop a couple of years ago.
The above specs is what I would look for and did when I replaced my desktop a couple of years ago.
A couple of improvements in the last while... if your computer will accept M.2, PCIe SSD's, they are much faster... and you should be looking at a middle to upper video card.
Dik
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