Hi
I need to buy a new PC for myself and having spent days researching and reading I am more confused than ever! I am appealing for some simple, sensible advice.
I am looking for a PC to handle MS Office apps, browsing, music, etc and I know that anything I buy will cope with that.
I am a keen amateur photographer and use Photoshop Elements 6.0 and Premier Elements 4.0 for photo and video editing respectively.
I do not play games on this PC.
I may watch a downloaded TV show if I have missed something but dont watch movies on the PC.
So why am I confused?
What processor to buy? I have a Q6600 quad core 2.4ghz at the moment and it works fine but is a bit slow in video encoding. I am only buying as we have a need for a pc elsewhere in the family and I might as well be the one to get the shiny new one and pass mine on!
So do I go cheap and get like-for-like replacement or go for a new Core i7 920? This was my plan until I read about the core i7 8xx range, would I be better with this or somewhere else in between? As I only use the "Elements" versions of the photo/video editing, can these take advantage of the i7 architecture?
Graphics Card? I have no gaming need I just want something that will be great for photo/video work.
Monitor? So many reviews seem to assume we all play games on our computers, I dont and for the odd TV show I dont need anything flash but I do want good colour representation and am prepared to pay more for something that is worth the extra. I just dont need a professional level of kit and dont want to spend $1000 on a screen.
So, as a guide, what CPU would you buy for this type of set up? what graphics card would be the right spec and any thoughts on monitors. Over all I want kit to give the best bang for buck (obviously!) but I dont mind spending c$1400 if that is what it takes, I am just wondering whether I may be buying power that I'll never need and use because of the focus on games from so many manufacturers.
Please help?!
Thanks Jonathan
I need to buy a new PC for myself and having spent days researching and reading I am more confused than ever! I am appealing for some simple, sensible advice.
I am looking for a PC to handle MS Office apps, browsing, music, etc and I know that anything I buy will cope with that.
I am a keen amateur photographer and use Photoshop Elements 6.0 and Premier Elements 4.0 for photo and video editing respectively.
I do not play games on this PC.
I may watch a downloaded TV show if I have missed something but dont watch movies on the PC.
So why am I confused?
What processor to buy? I have a Q6600 quad core 2.4ghz at the moment and it works fine but is a bit slow in video encoding. I am only buying as we have a need for a pc elsewhere in the family and I might as well be the one to get the shiny new one and pass mine on!
So do I go cheap and get like-for-like replacement or go for a new Core i7 920? This was my plan until I read about the core i7 8xx range, would I be better with this or somewhere else in between? As I only use the "Elements" versions of the photo/video editing, can these take advantage of the i7 architecture?
Graphics Card? I have no gaming need I just want something that will be great for photo/video work.
Monitor? So many reviews seem to assume we all play games on our computers, I dont and for the odd TV show I dont need anything flash but I do want good colour representation and am prepared to pay more for something that is worth the extra. I just dont need a professional level of kit and dont want to spend $1000 on a screen.
So, as a guide, what CPU would you buy for this type of set up? what graphics card would be the right spec and any thoughts on monitors. Over all I want kit to give the best bang for buck (obviously!) but I dont mind spending c$1400 if that is what it takes, I am just wondering whether I may be buying power that I'll never need and use because of the focus on games from so many manufacturers.
Please help?!
Thanks Jonathan
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