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Need help building a photo/graphics editing PC
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:27 am
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:27 am
Looking for some help on a build for a budget photo and graphics editing machine. Already have a dual monitor setup, so no need for a monitor. Primarily use Adobe CC programs (Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Some requirements - at least an i5 processor, SSD (if 250GB or under, needs additional HDD), 16GB RAM, DVD Writer. Must be under $1,000 but prefer to be around $600-$700 if possible.
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Posted on 3/9/15 at 10:07 am to GeauxTigers2007
Are you asking for specific brands..? Seems like you know exactly what you need to put in the case..
Posted on 3/9/15 at 10:49 am to GeauxTigers2007
Let me know if you have any questions.
PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.56 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $627.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 11:47 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.56 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $627.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 11:47 EDT-0400
Posted on 3/9/15 at 10:51 am to ILikeLSUToo
Sticking with the onboard graphics..?
Posted on 3/9/15 at 10:54 am to GrammarKnotsi
If he wants it with the lower end of the budget, sure. If he wants to spend another $100-200, we can just throw in a dedicated GPU. But despite the available GPU-accelerated tasks, CPU comes first here.
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 10:55 am
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:33 am to ILikeLSUToo
I probably would like to put some kind of dedicated GPU in, just because rumors are indicating that Lightroom and other Adobe CC programs will start making use of them.
Also, may be a dumb question, but don't I need a sound card also? I'm just using two crappy speakers, but I assume I'll need a card to plug into? Or is that on the motherboard?
Also, may be a dumb question, but don't I need a sound card also? I'm just using two crappy speakers, but I assume I'll need a card to plug into? Or is that on the motherboard?
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 11:36 am
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:52 am to GeauxTigers2007
Photoshop does, and Illustrator has recently. No idea about Lightroom. I haven't used that one in a long time and don't know much about it. Can't immediately find anything via Google indicating it will be getting GPU acceleration.
Here's the same build with a 750 Ti added. I also had to change the memory because in the last hour or so it seems to have gone out of stock. No big deal.
PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /
PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.56 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $752.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 12:47 EDT-0400
Keep in mind that the integrated Intel HD 4600 will also support OpenCL/GL acceleration. But regardless, GPU acceleration won't matter unless you know exactly what specific tasks/features support it in each program and intend to use them frequently.
It's on the motherboard.
Here's the same build with a 750 Ti added. I also had to change the memory because in the last hour or so it seems to have gone out of stock. No big deal.
PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /
PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.56 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $752.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 12:47 EDT-0400
Keep in mind that the integrated Intel HD 4600 will also support OpenCL/GL acceleration. But regardless, GPU acceleration won't matter unless you know exactly what specific tasks/features support it in each program and intend to use them frequently.
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Also, may be a dumb question, but don't I need a sound card also? I'm just using two crappy speakers, but I assume I'll need a card to plug into? Or is that on the motherboard?
It's on the motherboard.
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 11:53 am
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:55 am to ILikeLSUToo
There have been long standing whispers that some of Adobe's programs pull on the GPU to help with processing. I'd definitely want a dedicated GPU, doesn't have to be a world beater though for sure.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 12:17 pm to AUin02
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There have been long standing whispers that some of Adobe's programs pull on the GPU to help with processing.
Not a whisper. You can go on Adobe's site to find out which programs have GPU-accelerated tasks, what those specific tasks are, and what GPUs have been tested and verified (including integrated GPUs). Illustrator will benefit the most from a dedicated GPU because it helps accelerate the entire canvas as you're zooming/panning over a large, complex image (assuming that the image is complex enough that there'd even be a noticeable difference in smoothness over the Intel HD 4600.)
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