I am going to buy a new computer. I will use photoshop on it and house hundreds

[gayle_58]

The CPU type that is recommended is an INtel Core 2 quad/duo pentium dual-core/celeron
Being that it is listed this way could someone interpret it for me?
I see that I need a core 2 quad but what is the reference to a dual-core?
THanks,
Gayle

 

[popatim]

Actually if you will be using CS5 or better, some plugins can really make use of cuda based graphics card to speed up thier functions. Cuda is on some nvidia chip graphics cards. http://www.nvidia.com/object/cuda_gpus.html
I have a 1GB 460GTX (about $200) and though I dont do alot of PS, I really like how what cuda has done for Premeire!

 

[Wisecracker]

Hundreds of what? It makes a big difference.

You should look past Core2Quads to newer generations from both AMD and Intel.

The CPU type that is recommended is an INtel Core 2 quad/duo pentium dual-core/celeron
Being that it is listed this way could someone interpret it for me?
I see that I need a core 2 quad but what is the reference to a dual-core?
THanks,
Gayle

A fast dual-core still works very well with PS - especially when combined with an SSD for your OS/Apps and 2 fast HDDs for capture/scratch and output. There are really great 6GB kits for RAMs going cheap these days.

There are plug-ins and effects that will, however, use multiple cores. Understand what each may bring to the table for you. Sames goes for CUDA, especially in color correction.

Otherwise, a fast dual-core and upgraded disk I/O is the way to go. Backup redundancy storage is also a good idea if you have a good deal invested in your photography.

 

[Lutfij]

I remember running PS CS3 on an

Intel E4300 @ 2.0GHz
Intel DG965RY
2GB 800+ MHZ overclocked rams
xfx 8600GT 512MB DDR3 Fatal1ty
250GB WD Caviar Black

and i did my renders, CAD's for my architectural projects....its now an HTPC

Amd and new generation when did that happen.

with their GPU's

 

[amdfangirl]

Honestly, unless you intend adamantly to use those CUDA plugins, you don't need more than a GT 240 or HD 5670 for its OpenGL acceleration. CS5 runs very fast. Depending on your budget, you should try to aim for a fast Intel CPU and lots of RAM and a fast hard drive or SSD.

I'm alright with CS5 on my Macbook 2,1 with a Core 2 Duo 2.16Ghz and 3GB and Intel GMA 950 (fast enough for hobbyist editing) although, you'll want to aim higher .

 

[fazers_on_stun]

^ Yeah, but will it house hundreds??

I'm guessing the OP meant house hundreds of photos, not homeless people..

 

[gayle_58]

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