I need computer opinions/recommendations, please
May 18, 2021 20:09:20 #
My iMac died. It was almost 10 years old. I'm stuck on a laptop today. I want a new desk top. I'm not married to Apple or Windows (the laptop). I'd like to be all-in under $2500, but I'm flexible if the marginal cost above 2.5k adds significant value. As of this minute, I'm looking at getting a 4k display, but I've noticed that QHD is also available in a $500 or so monitor. My questions: 1) is there a resolution limit that above that limit will not be noticeable? 2) Is there a monitor size/aspect ratio limitation in PP software (I have a bunch on top of PS/LR). 3) Do I go iMac just to get the Retina display even if the memory limitations and graphic cards are not as "turbo" as the Windows? (for the same money)
I have let technology run off and leave me and I'd appreciate any opinions or recommendations anyone might offer. Thanks.
I have let technology run off and leave me and I'd appreciate any opinions or recommendations anyone might offer. Thanks.
May 18, 2021 20:19:39 #
gainesn wrote:
My iMac died. It was almost 10 years old. I'm st... (show quote)
My suggestion stick with Apple. I have a I Mac desktop and Apple Laptop.
May 18, 2021 20:31:30 #
For your budget, you can get an beast of a Windows computer and not be stuck in the Apple ecosystem. I had mine custom built and we "future proofed" it with an 850-watt power supply, powerful Nvidia GPU and 32 gig of RAM. Were I in your position, that's the direction I would go.
May 18, 2021 20:32:24 #
I would stay with Apple, but due to articles I saw today about Apple coming out with several new chips beyond the M1, I would wait to fully upgrade. If you look at the Apple website you can find refers products that aren’t the latest but still an upgrade. You might check with Other World Computing (OWC) they specialize in things Mac and have refers equipment. If you are comfortable try local pawn shops, about I replaced a 2008 map with a 2012 version for about $400. Best of luck in your search.
Bill
Bill
May 18, 2021 20:44:28 #
Technology Editor David Howley at Yahoo Finance wrote an article today, "I’ve been using Apple’s M1-powered iMac for a week, and it's convinced me to buy one."
Me, too.
Me, too.
May 18, 2021 20:56:52 #
Just Fred wrote:
Technology Editor David Howley at Yahoo Finance wrote an article today, "I’ve been using Apple’s M1-powered iMac for a week, and it's convinced me to buy one."
Me, too.
Me, too.
I use Topaz quite often and they don't yet support the M1
May 18, 2021 20:57:31 #
May 18, 2021 20:58:31 #
newsguygeorge wrote:
For your budget, you can get an beast of a Windows computer and not be stuck in the Apple ecosystem. I had mine custom built and we "future proofed" it with an 850-watt power supply, powerful Nvidia GPU and 32 gig of RAM. Were I in your position, that's the direction I would go.
Thanks
May 18, 2021 20:59:14 #
May 18, 2021 21:06:01 #
May 19, 2021 04:25:29 #
gainesn wrote:
My iMac died. It was almost 10 years old. I'm st... (show quote)
https://www.pugetsystems.com/recommended/Recommended-Systems-for-Adobe-Lightroom-Classic-141/Hardware-Recommendations
https://www.pugetsystems.com/recommended/Recommended-Systems-for-Adobe-Photoshop-139/Hardware-Recommendations
https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Apple-M1-MacBook-vs-PC-Desktop-Workstation-for-Adobe-Creative-Cloud-1975/
https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Premiere-Pro-performance-PC-Workstation-vs-Mac-Pro-2019-1719/
Everything else you will read is unqualified, unsupported, and not a good basis for a business decision - at least as far as computers are concerned.
My opinion is that for the most bang for the buck, a PC would prove to be a better choice over a Mac. The M1 chip shows promise, but to fully utilize it's strengths the software you will be using needs to support it specifically. Right now, full support is available from Intel and AMD.
May 19, 2021 05:35:07 #
robertcbyrd
Loc: 28754
I mostly agree with newguygeorge. Custom high powered Windows machine similar to the gaming machines that are available. Nvidia high end GPU, 32GB RAM. Dual large SSD's and a ViewSonic Elite XG270 monitor. (Be sure it is well ventilated.)
The reason for the Viewsonic is to help keep close to your budget. It's excellent.
The reason for the Viewsonic is to help keep close to your budget. It's excellent.
May 19, 2021 06:10:20 #
You will need a computer similar to a gaming computer and can be a laptop or desktop. Regarding a monitor then it should be an IPS Monitor and doesn't need to be 4k (see link below).
https://www.google.com/search?q=best+budget+ips+monitor+for+photo+editing&ei=f-KkYOCnCZSxtQaD-5DYAw&oq=best+value+ips+monitor+for+&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYADIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB46BwgAEEcQsANQ8ldYsWRgjXxoAXACeACAAZkBiAGYBpIBAzAuNpgBAKABAaoBB2d3cy13aXrIAQjAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz
You will save a lot of money going with a windows system vs apple.
https://www.google.com/search?q=best+budget+ips+monitor+for+photo+editing&ei=f-KkYOCnCZSxtQaD-5DYAw&oq=best+value+ips+monitor+for+&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYADIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB46BwgAEEcQsANQ8ldYsWRgjXxoAXACeACAAZkBiAGYBpIBAzAuNpgBAKABAaoBB2d3cy13aXrIAQjAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz
You will save a lot of money going with a windows system vs apple.
May 19, 2021 06:43:01 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
[quote=wjones8637]I would stay with Apple, but due to articles I saw today about Apple coming out with several new chips beyond the M1, I would wait to fully upgrade. If you look at the Apple website you can find refers products that aren’t the latest but still an upgrade. You might check with Other World Computing (OWC) they specialize in things Mac and have refers equipment. If you are comfortable try local pawn shops, about I replaced a 2008 map with a 2012 version for about $400. Best of luck in your search.
Bill[/quot You cans till get the Imac with the intel processors. Upgrade the ram yourself for less=it is easy
https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/imac-imac/27-inch-3.8ghz-8-core-processor-with-turbo-boost-up-to-5.0ghz-512gb#
Or call these guys & have one built. It will be upgradeable which will help in upgrading in the future should you need to. Or buy a Dell XPS= not as upgradeable. Keep in mind =budget wise, you still will need a monitor
https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/photographer.html
Bill[/quot You cans till get the Imac with the intel processors. Upgrade the ram yourself for less=it is easy
https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/imac-imac/27-inch-3.8ghz-8-core-processor-with-turbo-boost-up-to-5.0ghz-512gb#
Or call these guys & have one built. It will be upgradeable which will help in upgrading in the future should you need to. Or buy a Dell XPS= not as upgradeable. Keep in mind =budget wise, you still will need a monitor
https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/photographer.html
May 19, 2021 07:31:26 #
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