My mother in law just retired so I am going to giver her my Dell. I am a photographer so I run Photoshop CS6 and Lightroom along with various photo plug-ins. I have been researching already built systems and know that I can get more bang for my buck by building it myself. I have never done this before, so I am a bit overwhelmed at the moment. I also have no preconceived ideas of CPUs, motherboards, etc. so I am an open to the best system for the price. Thanks for helping.
Approximate Purchase Date: Ready to start!
Budget Range: I would like to stay under $1000
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Photoshop, Lightroom.
Are you buying a monitor: No, I have a Dell U2410 1920x1200 and Dell ST2410 but the U2410 is my photo editing calibrated monitor.
Parts to Upgrade: Not going to upgrade, will be a new build.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, most likely Windows 8 since I will have this unit for a few years.
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com or any online retailer, looking for the best prices.
Location: City, State/Region, Country - Melbourne, Florida, USA
Parts Preferences: No preference, I am open to the best components I can get for the price.
Overclocking: Sure, if I can afford it and it will help.
SLI or Crossfire: Doesn't matter
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200
Additional Comments: Photoshop CS6, Lightroom 4
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Giving my computer to my mother in law so it's time to upgrade
Include a list of any parts you have already selected with descriptively labeled links for parts. Please do not post only links.
Approximate Purchase Date: Ready to start!
Budget Range: I would like to stay under $1000
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Photoshop, Lightroom.
Are you buying a monitor: No, I have a Dell U2410 1920x1200 and Dell ST2410 but the U2410 is my photo editing calibrated monitor.
Parts to Upgrade: Not going to upgrade, will be a new build.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, most likely Windows 8 since I will have this unit for a few years.
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com or any online retailer, looking for the best prices.
Location: City, State/Region, Country - Melbourne, Florida, USA
Parts Preferences: No preference, I am open to the best components I can get for the price.
Overclocking: Sure, if I can afford it and it will help.
SLI or Crossfire: Doesn't matter
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200
Additional Comments: Photoshop CS6, Lightroom 4
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Giving my computer to my mother in law so it's time to upgrade
Include a list of any parts you have already selected with descriptively labeled links for parts. Please do not post only links.
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