Recent content by pingcrowley

Thank you, geofelt and vwcrusher. Good advice.

Thanks, Ancient. I think this comes from the fact that Lightroom is optimized for single threaded work--although I think Adobe is starting to better optimize code for multi cores. Currently, Intel chips operate at higher speeds per core, making them better for Lightroom. AMD does better with...

Thank you, both! I will read the article and wait a bit to see what the Ryzen 3 architecture offers. Like the motherboards--there were so many options and variations that it became overwhelming to me. The recommendation for the rx580-8gb is noted. Thanks!

Ha, thanks for the quick reply kiss-method. Honestly, I was overwhelmed with all the choices for motherboards and I kept inching up. I liked the USB ports and the type C on the back panel. Also, was thinking if I ever upgraded processor later, the board would be compatible. Since I don't...

You might try using this calculator to determine PSU needs. http://www.coolermaster.com/power-supply-calculator/

Hello, I've decided to build my first PC in 10 years. Primary use will be hobbyist (serious) photography editing. I tend to buy for longevity, but don't want to break the bank. I was hoping to have some experts take a look at the config and point out any major missteps. I know there may be...

Sorry, just read the sticky. I will move this to the systems forum.

Hello, I've decided to build my first PC in 10 years. Primary use will be hobbyist (serious) photography editing. I tend to buy for longevity, but don't want to break the bank. I was hoping to have some experts take a look at the config and point out any major missteps. I know there may be...