Help me build a Photoshop/Photo editing PC

Goshko · Nov 15, 2013

Hi Guys,

So I want to make myself a nice PC for photo editing and photoshop ... 99% of it's use will be photo/video editing ... the other 1% will be for browsing.

My budget is between 800$-1100$.

I currently have a monitor, a mouse and a keyboard but I need to buy an OS.

Thank you,

micropage7 · Nov 15, 2013

what about intel i5 4570 with 8 or 16 gb ram with asrock Z87 Extreme4

Goshko · Nov 15, 2013

For sure im getting a 256gb ssd and a minimum of 16gb of 1600 ram.

I need a cpu/mobo and gpu combo!

RCoon · Nov 15, 2013

Goshko said:
For sure im getting a 256gb ssd and a minimum of 16gb of 1600 ram.

I need a cpu/mobo and gpu combo!

Plan on overclocking?

If no:
H87 MoBo + 4770

If yes:
Z87 MoBo + 4770K

GPU is entirely your choice, Photoshop is more interested in your processor and RAM.

Goshko · Nov 15, 2013

Nope no overclocking in mind!
Thanks!

RCoon · Nov 15, 2013

I'll make a list and then leave it to you to customise, and other people will interject with pricing options:

i7 4770
H87 MoBo of your choice
16GB 1600Mhz RAM (2 x 8GB sticks)
550-600w Bronze Rated PSU
Generic ATX Case, I can't account for your personal taste, but something like a Source 210 would do
Samsung 240GB EVO SSD
WD/Seagate 1TB 3.5" HDD
Generic DVD Drive if you need it
GPU of some sort, dependant upon whether you feel the need to play manshoot games

Goshko · Nov 15, 2013

No games will be played on this system at all !
Do you think I really need a dedicated GPU ?
If so, what would you recommend for about 100$ ?

RCoon · Nov 15, 2013

Goshko said:
No games will be played on this system at all !
Do you think I really need a dedicated GPU ?
If so, what would you recommend for about 100$ ?

I guess you dont, but it's always nice to have one available. Something like an R7 250 or a GT 640 are around $100 I think, but they aren't necessary.

Nordic · Nov 15, 2013

What video editors do you use? Some video editors make use of cuda or open cl, in which case a gpu would benefit you.

RCoon · Nov 15, 2013

james888 said:
What video editors do you use? Some video editors make use of cuda or open cl, in which case a gpu would benefit you.

Just a quick picture to backup your statement, but I'm only aware of GPU acceleration in Vegas 12 (as that's what I use in conjuction with GPU Acceleration at work)

MxPhenom 216 · Nov 15, 2013

Calling Mailman. One who knows the ins and out of photoshop far more than anyone else on this forum.

RCoon · Nov 15, 2013

MxPhenom 216 said:
Calling Mailman. One who knows the ins and out of photoshop far more than anyone else on this forum.

Photoshop uses OpenCL & OpenGL for filters and that's about it, I recall having this conversation with him myself not long ago. Like he said to me, if you're having to accelerate hundreds of filters, you're probably doing it wrong.

Nordic · Nov 15, 2013

Photoshop itself will use a gpu too. Specifically open CL. Only for certain features though.
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/979969

Fourstaff · Nov 15, 2013

Hmm

buildzoid · Nov 15, 2013

If you paid 1150$ you could get:
4930K
Cooler Master Hyper 212
16GB ram
R7 240
500W PSU
ASUS P9X79 Mobo
1TB HDD
el cheapo case(or go without one and you fit in the 1100$ budget).

v12dock · Nov 15, 2013

Might want to check out workstation graphics cards, they support 30bit color

Frick · Nov 15, 2013

buildzoid said:
If you paid 1150$ you could get:
4930K
Cooler Master Hyper 212
16GB ram
R7 240
500W PSU
ASUS P9X79 Mobo
1TB HDD
el cheapo case(or go without one and you fit in the 1100$ budget).

He wants an SSD, and does not plan on overclocking.

buildzoid · Nov 15, 2013

Frick said:
He wants an SSD, and does not plan on overclocking.

I didn't pick the 4930K because of OCing but because it's the cheapest Hexa core availble and as such will burn through anything multi threaded 30-50% faster than a 4770K.
BTW I find SSDs totally overrated and I used many machines with them and never saw the appeal other than BF3 load times.

Sasqui · Nov 15, 2013

buildzoid said:
BTW I find SSDs totally overrated and I used many machines with them and never saw the appeal other than BF3 load times.

Try loading a 20GB .TIF file.

Fourstaff · Nov 16, 2013

So how do we squeeze a hexa core AND an SSD in...

Would help greatly if OP tells us where his nearest shops are.

Nordic · Nov 16, 2013

Fourstaff said:
So how do we squeeze a hexa core AND an SSD in...

Would help greatly if OP tells us where his nearest shops are.

Only way I can see that happening is a used hexacore.

Goshko · Jun 3, 2014

Hey guys ... so here's an update (sorry for the delay, persone I was building this for was low on budget at the time but is ready now).

I am from canada btw so newegg.ca and ncix.com is primarily where I will be buying the parts.

Here's what I am thinking of getting.

Qty.Product DescriptionSavingsTotal Price
1

Rosewill Blackbone Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811147023
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$49.99
$39.99
1

Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822236339
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$69.99
1

ASUS GT640-2GD3 GeForce GT 640 2GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
Item #: N82E16814121643
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
-$5.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$114.99
$109.99
1

SeaSonic S12II 430B 430W ATX12V V2.3/EPS12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817151074
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$25.00 Instant
$79.99
$54.99
1

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL10D-16GBXL
Item #: N82E16820231489
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
-$5.00 Instant
$169.99
$164.99
1

MSI H87-G43 LGA 1150 Intel H87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX High Performance CF Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813130697
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$119.99
$109.99
1

Intel Core i7-4770 Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I74770
Item #: N82E16819116900
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$338.99
$328.99
1

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120 mm PWM Fan
Item #: N82E16835103099
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$34.99
1

SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD256BW 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Item #: N82E16820147193
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
-$25.00 Instant
$249.99
$224.99
Subtotal:$1,138.91

What do you guys think ?

TRWOV · Jun 3, 2014

HD4000 (the 4770's IGP) supports OpenCL: https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/accelerate-performance-using-opencl-with-intel-hd-graphics

If you want to spend some more on more meaningful stuff (like another 16GB set of RAM) you could skip the GT640

manofthem · Jun 3, 2014

The 840 Pro is beautiful ssd, but you could save a little with the 840 Evo
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147248&cm_re=840_evo-_-20-147-248-_-Product

Goshko · Jun 3, 2014

TRWOV said:
HD4000 (the 4770's IGP) supports OpenCL: https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/accelerate-performance-using-opencl-with-intel-hd-graphics

If you want to spend some more on more meaningful stuff (like another 16GB set of RAM) you could skip the GT640

Well I thought a GPU could help with video editing ?

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