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I am preparing to design a fresh PC configuration.

I am preparing to design a fresh PC configuration.

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27Danick
Member
154
07-08-2021, 08:35 PM
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In December 2023 this forum assisted me in enhancing my existing setup, originally installed in 2017, to prolong its functionality. I’m aiming to refresh it now and haven’t kept pace with hardware advancements. The primary bottleneck remains the heavy use of Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and related software. I recently replaced my GPU with the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Eagle OC and plan to integrate it into the new configuration. I favor AMD processors and have been satisfied with the Gigabyte MB performance. I anticipate supporting up to 64 GB of RAM in a modern system. I still have two high-quality monitors that I intend to retain. My preference is for mid-tower models. I’m aware that current systems are relying more on smaller SSDs.

What build resources do you suggest? I have an unused Windows 11 flash drive that I haven’t utilized during the 2023 upgrade, so I can repurpose it.

Screenshot from Speccy of my current system for reference. I realize I’m still quite behind despite recent improvements.

Thanks
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27Danick
07-08-2021, 08:35 PM #1

In December 2023 this forum assisted me in enhancing my existing setup, originally installed in 2017, to prolong its functionality. I’m aiming to refresh it now and haven’t kept pace with hardware advancements. The primary bottleneck remains the heavy use of Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and related software. I recently replaced my GPU with the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Eagle OC and plan to integrate it into the new configuration. I favor AMD processors and have been satisfied with the Gigabyte MB performance. I anticipate supporting up to 64 GB of RAM in a modern system. I still have two high-quality monitors that I intend to retain. My preference is for mid-tower models. I’m aware that current systems are relying more on smaller SSDs.

What build resources do you suggest? I have an unused Windows 11 flash drive that I haven’t utilized during the 2023 upgrade, so I can repurpose it.

Screenshot from Speccy of my current system for reference. I realize I’m still quite behind despite recent improvements.

Thanks

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HitTheJuan
Junior Member
12
07-09-2021, 05:31 AM
#2
Users are advised to stylize their threads with info asked of in this thread; *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice* How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice First off, respect where respect is due - this is an adaptation of the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I created this because there's a lot of posts nowadays asking for upgrade advice both on here and on the CPU forums, and I feel... forums. to help lend us some context to your predicament and the community will chime in with worthwhile suggestions. Screenshot from Speccy of my current system for reference. Please list the specs to your build like so: CPU: CPU cooler: Motherboard: Ram: SSD/HDD: GPU: PSU: Chassis: OS: Monitor: include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time. Unless your PSU is hooked up via the USB port, there's no app that will tell you the make and model or age of the PSU, hence the manual info.
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HitTheJuan
07-09-2021, 05:31 AM #2

Users are advised to stylize their threads with info asked of in this thread; *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice* How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice First off, respect where respect is due - this is an adaptation of the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I created this because there's a lot of posts nowadays asking for upgrade advice both on here and on the CPU forums, and I feel... forums. to help lend us some context to your predicament and the community will chime in with worthwhile suggestions. Screenshot from Speccy of my current system for reference. Please list the specs to your build like so: CPU: CPU cooler: Motherboard: Ram: SSD/HDD: GPU: PSU: Chassis: OS: Monitor: include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time. Unless your PSU is hooked up via the USB port, there's no app that will tell you the make and model or age of the PSU, hence the manual info.

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Sparkles779
Junior Member
16
07-09-2021, 08:27 AM
#3
Thanks, I'll update soon.
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Sparkles779
07-09-2021, 08:27 AM #3

Thanks, I'll update soon.

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iGozaay
Member
186
07-10-2021, 03:49 PM
#4
The primary thing consuming my resources is the use of Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and related software. Referring to all applications and tasks that could impact the system will provide clearer insight into its requirements.
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iGozaay
07-10-2021, 03:49 PM #4

The primary thing consuming my resources is the use of Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and related software. Referring to all applications and tasks that could impact the system will provide clearer insight into its requirements.

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xLakes
Member
105
07-10-2021, 11:32 PM
#5
Main power source will be Adobe photo editing tools.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
CPU cooler: ID-COOLING IS CPU Cooler Low Profile 5 heat pipes 120x120x15mm
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 UD AC-Y1 (AM4)
RAM: Patriot 32GB Viper Steel DDR4 3200 MHz UDIMM (2 x 16)
SSD/HDD: Lexar SSD NS100 2TB
GPU: Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
Power supply: Seasonic FOCUSGX-750, 750W 80+ Gold Full Modular ATX Form Factor Chassis: Zalman Z3 Black Steel/Plastic Mid Tower
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro
Monitor: Dell S3219D
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xLakes
07-10-2021, 11:32 PM #5

Main power source will be Adobe photo editing tools.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
CPU cooler: ID-COOLING IS CPU Cooler Low Profile 5 heat pipes 120x120x15mm
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 UD AC-Y1 (AM4)
RAM: Patriot 32GB Viper Steel DDR4 3200 MHz UDIMM (2 x 16)
SSD/HDD: Lexar SSD NS100 2TB
GPU: Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
Power supply: Seasonic FOCUSGX-750, 750W 80+ Gold Full Modular ATX Form Factor Chassis: Zalman Z3 Black Steel/Plastic Mid Tower
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro
Monitor: Dell S3219D

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ninja_logic
Member
141
07-11-2021, 11:58 AM
#6
Your performance isn't terrible with this setup, but what's the problem?
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ninja_logic
07-11-2021, 11:58 AM #6

Your performance isn't terrible with this setup, but what's the problem?

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FartekPL
Junior Member
9
07-12-2021, 07:36 AM
#7
I'm not experiencing any problems. They instructed me to share this info, even though my thread was about resources for new build hardware. This one will be sent to my wife.
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FartekPL
07-12-2021, 07:36 AM #7

I'm not experiencing any problems. They instructed me to share this info, even though my thread was about resources for new build hardware. This one will be sent to my wife.

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LuigiXGames
Senior Member
426
07-12-2021, 10:38 AM
#8
No one offered any advice on building a good photo editing setup.
Current specs include an AMD Ryzen 9 7900 processor, a Noctua NH-D15 cooler, Gigabyte B650 motherboard, Corsair Vengeance RAM, a 4TB SSD, a Gigabyte RTX 5060 graphics card, a Seasonic PSU, and a Zalman Z3 chassis.
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LuigiXGames
07-12-2021, 10:38 AM #8

No one offered any advice on building a good photo editing setup.
Current specs include an AMD Ryzen 9 7900 processor, a Noctua NH-D15 cooler, Gigabyte B650 motherboard, Corsair Vengeance RAM, a 4TB SSD, a Gigabyte RTX 5060 graphics card, a Seasonic PSU, and a Zalman Z3 chassis.

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Spriter80
Member
111
07-14-2021, 12:17 AM
#9
Following further investigation, I’ve chosen these parts for my latest build. Feedback would be welcome.
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Spriter80
07-14-2021, 12:17 AM #9

Following further investigation, I’ve chosen these parts for my latest build. Feedback would be welcome.

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mrkrabs255
Junior Member
10
07-14-2021, 12:57 AM
#10
Is this solely for photo editing purposes, and are you constructing a fresh PC rather than enhancing an existing one? Are there any other tasks underway on the machine? Do you have a financial plan in place?
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mrkrabs255
07-14-2021, 12:57 AM #10

Is this solely for photo editing purposes, and are you constructing a fresh PC rather than enhancing an existing one? Are there any other tasks underway on the machine? Do you have a financial plan in place?

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