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tbar   02-18-2009 at 10:18:22 PM

I want to build a computer for Photo Editing i will be using Photo shop CS4
i wont be gaming on it , my budget is around 1500.00 without monitor
can someone offer some advice
thanks

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shortstuff_mt   02-18-2009 at 10:38:50 PM
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Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115202 $289.99

 

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128374 $259.99 - $20.00 MIR

 

G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231236 $209.99

 

Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000HLFS 300GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136322 $229.99 - $30.00 MIR

 

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136284 $129.99

 

SAPPHIRE 100265L Radeon HD 4830 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102803 $99.99

 

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] ntec%20300 $59.95

 

CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] &Tpk=550vx $89.99 - $20.00 MIR

 

SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223F - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151171 $24.99

 

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116488 $99.99

 

$1,494.86 - $70.00 MIR's

 

Edit: The GPU is overkill for a non-gaming computer, but CS4 has GPU acceleration for both ATI and Nvidia GPU's.

 

http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/39433/140/

 

The 4830 should provide some nice acceleration for a low price.

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msclman99   02-19-2009 at 12:07:27 AM
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shortstuff_mt wrote :

Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115202 $289.99

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128374 $259.99 - $20.00 MIR

G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231236 $209.99

Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000HLFS 300GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136322 $229.99 - $30.00 MIR

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136284 $129.99

SAPPHIRE 100265L Radeon HD 4830 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102803 $99.99

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] ntec%20300 $59.95

CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] &Tpk=550vx $89.99 - $20.00 MIR

SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223F - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151171 $24.99

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116488 $99.99

$1,494.86 - $70.00 MIR's

Edit: The GPU is overkill for a non-gaming computer, but CS4 has GPU acceleration for both ATI and Nvidia GPU's.

http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/39433/140/

The 4830 should provide some nice acceleration for a low price.



Bingo!

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Shadow703793   02-19-2009 at 12:36:41 AM
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+1 for shortstuff_mt's list. Good build. If looking to save $ OP could drop the Velociraptor.

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tbar   02-19-2009 at 12:41:07 AM
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wow that was fast
love this thing called the internet ,
just have to find the right people with the knowledge
thanks

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Nik_I   02-19-2009 at 12:55:26 AM
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yeah that build is perfect for your needs. maybe more ram would be nice, but probably not completely necessary.

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theAnimal   02-19-2009 at 01:01:42 AM
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This RAM is $75 less.

A Caviar Black 640GB performs nearly as well as the Velociraptor for $120 less.

A Corsair VX450 is slightly better (Seasonic built) and more than enough power.

Do you have a monitor already? If not, that money would be better spent on one suitable for photo editing.

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tbar   02-19-2009 at 11:49:17 PM
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Thanks for all the advice
i dont have a monitor , but im ordering that as well with this build
Probably the HP LP2475W

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mrphoto   11-22-2009 at 06:18:36 PM
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I noticed that you have recomended the intel cpu. If I can get a AMD 3.2 quad for less, is that going to be better? If not, why? What should I be looking for in a processor? Does photoshop really make use of a quad chip or just one chip at a time?

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