- May 18, 2010
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I am building a new PC for a friend that will be using it for work as a web designer/developer. In his words it
"Basically needs to...
deal with large hi res photoshop files, which can contain lots of layers and smart objects
and
render after effects files, which use lots of 3d and particle systems"
He was using an old system with an Athlon II x2 and onboard graphics and the only thing it could not do at all was rendering something in after effects. Due to budget the CPU options are
FX8320 + 212 evo cooler
FX8350
i5 4440
Which is better for his use? Also would 16gb or RAM be better (than 8) or spending an extra £50 on the CPU?
The CPU is the issue I have now but at a later date a graphics card will be added if you could advise is AMD or Nvidia better in general or is the card thats better for gaming going to be better for this as well (regardless if AMD or Nvidia)?
Thanks in advance for any good advice.
"Basically needs to...
deal with large hi res photoshop files, which can contain lots of layers and smart objects
and
render after effects files, which use lots of 3d and particle systems"
He was using an old system with an Athlon II x2 and onboard graphics and the only thing it could not do at all was rendering something in after effects. Due to budget the CPU options are
FX8320 + 212 evo cooler
FX8350
i5 4440
Which is better for his use? Also would 16gb or RAM be better (than 8) or spending an extra £50 on the CPU?
The CPU is the issue I have now but at a later date a graphics card will be added if you could advise is AMD or Nvidia better in general or is the card thats better for gaming going to be better for this as well (regardless if AMD or Nvidia)?
Thanks in advance for any good advice.
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