Specs for a good graphic PC

[rocko918]

Hey Guys, New to the forums.

Need some help, I am a designer who is mac based at home but PC based at work. I recently took a new job and the PC sucks that I am working on. Well they say I have the best computer in the company (which maybe true) but it does not do well with my big print files. I was wondering if anyone could help me out spec a computer that can handle 50 to 70 meg files with more than 2 programs open. Right now I have a HP 3.4 with a gig of ram.

What do I need in the computer to handle my files? Better Graphic card? or is that really just for games? At home I have a dual 2.0 powermac and it's sweet. I don't know a lot about PC's and need help picking out a good computer so I don't have to wait for the screen to redraw my images.

thanks for the help

 

[acekrn]

i would suggest a dual core cpus, either intel or amd based... for imaging.. i heard that intel has better dual core based cpus..

as far as ram goes... 1 gig should be enough.. but more couldnt hurt...

and perhaps the graphics card may have something to do with it... probably not... i mean it's just 2d images.. i'm assuming. So yeah.. the dual core will definitely help.

 

[99nasha]

acekrn is right...You want to go dual. I suggest you stick with pentium. If you have alot of money to spend you can get the 955 extreme edition That would run all your programs without breaking a sweat. As for ram just buy 2gb of cheap stuff. Your not gaming or overclocking, so value ram should be fine for you!

 

[rocko918]

Thanks for the help

What brand is 955 extreme edition?

 

[acekrn]

intel

 

[NeXuS1]

Wasent AMD a top on dual core technology?? with the X2

 

[steferfootball]

Wasent AMD a top on dual core technology?? with the X2

by alot, yes.

 

[TreeHugger]

The x2's killed the old pentium d's, but the new intels can compete with the x2's, but not within their counterpoints price point, since intel are most expensive. I recommend getting an amd athlon x2 4800, or intel extreme edition 955x( Dell oc'ed this dual core to 4.25ghz from 3.45ghz and put a warranty on their overclocking!!!!)

 

[NeXuS1]

( Dell oc'ed this dual core to 4.25ghz from 3.45ghz and put a warranty on their overclocking!!!!)

WTF oc'ed almost a gig and with a warranty

 

[acekrn]

yeah, but thats for the hardcore gaming xps quad 7800gtx computer.. i mean.. he just wants to look at images.. lol

besides.. i know intel is better for desktop related work.. i'm a HUGE amd fanboy, but amd is backed for gaming dominance.

get INTEL dual core. and 2 gigs of ram, and a 256 meg vid card, you'll be fine.