what size pc do I need?
Apr 21, 2023 01:06:47 #
ecurb
Loc: Metro Chicago Area
kenArchi wrote:
I am replacing my windows 7 with a windows 11 new computer.
There are too many choices.
HP seems to be a good pc. I believe 16gb will be good enough.
My only PP program is PSE.
Pricing averages around 500 to $700.
And Intel Core 15?
There are too many choices.
HP seems to be a good pc. I believe 16gb will be good enough.
My only PP program is PSE.
Pricing averages around 500 to $700.
And Intel Core 15?
I replaced my Win7 tower desktop back in January with a Dell All in One.
Win11 with a 27 inch monitor 16G ram. I love it
Used much less space leaves plenty of room for my backup and optical drives. Monitor is huge after 17inch laptop. Under a grand in price.
Apr 21, 2023 02:30:37 #
TL:DR. If it haven't been said, you need to get the best processor, most RAM, and largest amount of storage you can afford. $500-700 limits those choices somewhat, but make your best choices. Check local stores (sales?), check online, Get a COSTCO membership for a year to see what they have. Good luck!
Apr 21, 2023 06:30:10 #
kenArchi wrote:
I am replacing my windows 7 with a windows 11 new computer.
There are too many choices.
HP seems to be a good pc. I believe 16gb will be good enough.
My only PP program is PSE.
Pricing averages around 500 to $700.
And Intel Core 15?
There are too many choices.
HP seems to be a good pc. I believe 16gb will be good enough.
My only PP program is PSE.
Pricing averages around 500 to $700.
And Intel Core 15?
Look at micro center. Look at their cheap gaming computers that will serve you well for a long time.
Apr 21, 2023 10:36:41 #
It worth repeating that if you use AI based tools such as Topaz, the latest versions of PS/LR or similar powerful post processing applications or you utilize stacking (for greater DOF, DR or noise reduction), then a separate graphics card/GPU is going to be VERY important. If you skip on that, or worse, using the integrated graphics on the CPU, some SW will be agonizingly slow and certain tools in PS won’t be available. A good graphics card isn’t cheap, often costing as much as or more than the CPU, but it’s a critical component. You need 6GB minimum DRAM/VRAM on the graphics card, and more is better.
Also, along with that extra processing power comes extra heat and power requirements. If you buy a turn key machine with the card installed, it will typically have large enough power supply to power the GPU, but I’d you assemble your own or plan to add a faster card later, make sure the machine has an open PCIe slot and a large enough power supply with the correct connector to separately power the card. It’s not unusual for the GPU to use more power and generate more heat than the CPU, so in addition to the CPU cooler, the power supply fan, and the fan(s) on the GPU, you also need one or more case fans to remove that heat from the case. If you have doubts about the GPU you’re considering or need tech advice on the subject, feel free to PM me.
Also, along with that extra processing power comes extra heat and power requirements. If you buy a turn key machine with the card installed, it will typically have large enough power supply to power the GPU, but I’d you assemble your own or plan to add a faster card later, make sure the machine has an open PCIe slot and a large enough power supply with the correct connector to separately power the card. It’s not unusual for the GPU to use more power and generate more heat than the CPU, so in addition to the CPU cooler, the power supply fan, and the fan(s) on the GPU, you also need one or more case fans to remove that heat from the case. If you have doubts about the GPU you’re considering or need tech advice on the subject, feel free to PM me.
Apr 21, 2023 20:59:51 #
whlsdn
Loc: Colorado
TriX wrote:
It worth repeating that if you use AI based tools ... (show quote)
Good info, and cannot beat that offer!
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