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I am a photographer who edits my images with Photoshop Lightroom and various plugins, mainly Topaz. My current setup was created in 2018 and runs on Windows 11. It has an Intel i78700k CPU, a Gigabyte Z390hp motherboard, 64 GB of RAM at 3200 MHz DDR4, a GeForce 1050 graphics card with 6 GB of memory, and a Dell P2715qt monitor that supports 4K IPS at 99% sRGB. The graphics card is outdated, as is the CPU. A fresh motherboard might be a better choice. The monitor model was released in 2014 and I bought it new in 2018. The specs are decent, but there have been many improvements since then.
My questions are:
1. Will the monitor work after upgrading the GPU?
2. If not, what should I replace first?
I’m not a tech expert but I’m not illiterate.
Regarding components:
CPU and MOTHERBOARD
GPU
Monitor
If a new motherboard compatible with DDR4 was available, it could work temporarily.
I have an Antex ATX case with a 750 watt power supply, M.2 slot, a solid-state hard drive, and a separate HDD for backing up photos.
Where should I begin? Any hardware suggestions in the mid to upper mid price range? All recommendations are welcome. Thanks for reading.
Mike
Hamilton. Ontario Canada
In what way is your current setup not doing the job? What is your budget? Is your monitor adequate? 4K is about as good as it gets; Is the image good? Do you get at least 60hz? Would you benefit from a side monitor of some sort? Look at rtings.com for monitor reviews and how your current monitor stacks up. Is your processing time good? If not, a cpu upgrade is going to also require a motherboard change. Currently Intel offers motherboards with DDR4 support. DDR4 performance is comparable to DDR5 so you could reuse your ram. $300 or so buys you a intel processor some 2x as capable as your 8700K. There is a continuous spectrum of [rice/performance in processors. Your easiest upgrade would be the graphics card. Your 750w psu should handle many reasonable gpu upgrades. Here is tom's gpu hierarchy chart: Make it a good jump or you may be disappointed if you don't see magical results.
Thank you for your message. My current configuration often experiences freezing issues or performance problems when using Photoshop and Lightroom. Over the past few years, Adobe products have become significantly more resource-intensive. I would like to rephrase my question about the monitor. Is the monitor I own comparable to what is available today? Color accuracy is important for me when printing.
I don't see any mention of the Dell p3715qt monitor. It might be wise to purchase an additional screen, no matter what. A second display is really helpful for efficiency. If you can't view a model in person, check out options on rtings.com: https://www.rtings.com/monitor
It seems you're referring to a specific item or code. Could you clarify what you'd like me to rephrase or discuss?
I'm away from home for a while. It's 750 watts, a gift from my son. He thought it was too much but good for the future. If I can use it again that would be perfect. Otherwise, I'll find something better.
Without understanding the model makes it hard to give a proper opinion. High-quality options were offered with a ten-year warranty back in 2018, seven years was more typical.
Like @geofelt mentioned, RTings is a solid starting point for monitors.
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It appears the 7700X could be a suitable CPU choice, or even the 9600X paired with a 105W profile.
Something like this:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor
($379.99 @ Best Buy Canada)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($46.79 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
($190.96 @ shopRBC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory
($129.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($150.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Core Radeon RX 6650 XT 8 GB Video Card
($343.90 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Deepcool CC560 V2 ATX Mid Tower Case
($69.50 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($114.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Overall Cost: $1427.10
Prices cover shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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2024-09-02 16:34 EDT-0400