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I have my desktop pcs built for me too for the exact reasons stated in Karen's post. I use MicroCenter to build mine. I usually add additional cooling fans and make sure the power supply is large enough for current and future tasks. And i make sure I have enough of any needed port.
GPU is VITAL for some of the latest features of Lightroom!
My first build was in the early 80's, IBM PC XT Clone, 640K ram, 2 5.25 floppy's, RGB card and a whopping 20MB MFM hard drive that sounds like a turbofan jet engine coming up to speed LOL, and I still have it.
Can't wait for his next build. Only server (xeon & amd epyc) or workstation class cpu’s (core i9 extreme- not updated for last several years, threadripper or threadripper pro) supports quad channel or greater memory. For the rest, dual channel only where two sticks support higher ram clock speeds than four.
Just as a hint on built PC's give Falcon Northwest a look. I have been using them since 2006. I have built two systems and two laptops over the last 18 years and they have all been fantastic. I bought the extended factory service and it was worth the money.
That’s a whole lot more than you need to process still photos. If you enjoy gaming and building pcs that’s another story. You can configure a Dell XPS desktop with an i9 processor, 32 GB RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, 4070 with 12 Gb, and 1000 watt power supply for about $2400. Then go to B&H and buy two 20TB HDD for around $300 each. I have an older version of this configuration equipped with 39 TB of memory that I use on a daily to process photos in Photoshop, Lightroom, and Capture One. It performs well. Why the 20 TB HDDs? It’s cheaper than NAS and serves my needs very well. On the other hand the process of building a pc is both educational and rewarding assuming the build works without problems.
Welcome to BCG! Seems like there are quite a few happy Puget Computer Systems folks here! My first order with them was in 2012!
No, I didn't - I replied to his original question.
I had a similar good experience with Puget Systems. I also built in 2020 and still get great support and consultation when on the rare occasion I think something is amiss. Typically, a perceived problem is solved with consultation or a driver update not covered by Windows update. I did have the original graphics card develop an intermediate problem that caused random blue screen. The remote DX was inconclusive, hence the system was sent back. Round trip from Ohio was about 12 days, so that is something to take into account when selecting your system and builder.
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For whatever it's worth here's my newest editing pc and monitor. I've had it abouit 10 months and it's as killer as it sounds. The M.2 cards are actually one WD Black 850 2 TB and one 4TB and 2 of the Samsung 990 Pros 2 TB. The 990s are faster by far at random data handling and make a difference when you throw a lot of data at LRC to manipulate.
Wow - does the $6,000 price include the Asus PA32DC (meaning that the PC is $2500, with a $1800 4090 GPU)?
Sorry Calson, not trying to start a debate but have to add a note to your post. Current multicore GPU tech does distribute CPU load. Just seeing that you mention Windows XP gives an idea of how outdated some of this info is. CFexpress cards we use in Z bodies are NVME "drives". SSD memory (storage drives included) technology isn't and never has been driven by MOBO manufactures needing to cut power requirements to put in bigger GPUs. One of the major advancements in PC power saving was eliminating hard drive motors. A large RAID array of a bunch of Barracuda hard drives is extremely power hungry
The keywords in computing are always smaller, faster and more efficient (heat reduction and power use).No. $4,000 for the monitor after taxes. It's definitely not for everybody. It's the most advanced OLED editing monitor made. Both are serious content creator tools and the prices without a doubt reflect it. The additional GEN 4 NVME drives add close to a grand to the prices shown but have gone way down since the GEN 5 mobos have been released. It's kind of one of things where I bought a 6000 thousand dollar Z9 body to go with 8 or 10 grand worth of other Nikon bodies and another 30 or 40 grand worth of lenses why would I economize on the final step of producing the finest images possible? Don't even get me started on the cost of 11 ink printers, ink and paper. It's a good thing I am having so much fun
No. $4,000 for the monitor after taxes. It's definitely not for everybody. It's the most advanced OLED editing monitor made. Both are serious content creator tools and the prices without a doubt reflect it. The additional GEN 4 NVME drives add close to a grand to the prices shown but have gone way down since the GEN 5 mobos have been released. It's kind of one of things where I bought a 6000 thousand dollar Z9 body to go with 8 or 10 grand worth of other Nikon bodies and another 30 or 40 grand worth of lenses why would I economize on the final step of producing the finest images possible? Don't even get me started on the cost of 11 ink printers, ink and paper. It's a good thing I am having so much fun
My experience with Puget a week ago was not so good. Their website blog on builds for LrC is dated, stating that CPU is key and GPU not very important, although adding a few words about AI possibly changing that. I then contacted them via email with several specific questions about one of their recommended LrC builds as the site suggested email was a good means of communication. The next day I received a marketing-oriented almost form letter reply that didn't mention my questions and wanted me to click a link to complete a purchase. I could have called to speak with someone but there is a Microcenter close buy, so I think I'll check them out. I compared a custom build online from Microcenter with almost--but not quite--the same specs as the Puget build. It was close to $1,000 cheaper, although without the great warranty and probably a bit lower quality power supply and fan system. If I don't connect with someone truly knowledgable at Microcenter I may call Puget to talk to someone and see how that goes.
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