Photoshop build

[photoproject]

Hello,
Hello,
this will be my first build, im a photographer working with color correction with eizo monitors... i want to build a workstation with a budget of usd1500, what video card is the best for color correction but good for gaming too

 

[Outlander_04]

It depends on the version of photoshop you have
5.5 and previous versions can use nVidia graphics cards to do some of the repetitive processing
6 uses a completely new engine and can use nVidia or AMD equally well

Read the thread at the top of the forum about how to ask for advice .
Nice monitors .

 

[Sumukh_Bhagat]

This would be very good for Gaming and Photoshop
You should change the Monitor listed as your needs.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($384.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Dell ST2321L 23.0" Monitor ($194.05 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1394.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

 

[k1114]

They all use opengl not cuda but cs6 adds opencl in the mix. None of them have native cuda acceleration or plugins.

 

[bigcyco1]

This monitor is good for what your doing http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260055#top

 

[photoproject]

Spoiler

thank you, price is perfect, just a couple of questions, more memory maybe?? and vertex 128? do you think i don,t need that?? i work with 2gb files with many layers, i need to move the files fast. thanks!!!

This would be very good for Gaming and Photoshop
You should change the Monitor listed as your needs.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($384.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Dell ST2321L 23.0" Monitor ($194.05 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1394.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

 

[k1114]

Gpu isn't going to make a difference for color. It will just output an rgb signal, it's the monitor that needs to be able to display the correct color. Your eizo monitor is better than a dell st series and even the u2312.

It definitely needs more ram and an ssd. I'd also suggest changing mobo too, no point in getting micro atx when the atx version is cheaper.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($127.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.95 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($384.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($101.60 @ Mac Connection)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($135.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1458.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-05 16:07 EST-0500)

 

[photoproject]

I would like a cheaper video card, under usd200 if is possible, what is the best deal at this price?? photoshop and gaming...

 

[bigcyco1]

660 or 7850 any cheaper your wasting your money lol.

 

[k1114]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r7850twinfrozr2gd5oc 7850 2gb for $180.

 

[photoproject]

thank you!