I've been out of the PC building game for a while and I'm just trying to gather more information. I'm debating if I should build a new PC or get one from Cyberpower/iBuypower. I'm a photographer who uses Lightroom and Photoshop a lot and my current system (Dell XPS 420 w/ Core2Quad and 4GB memory) just isnt kicking it anymore in terms of performance and expandability as far as my photo hard drives are concerned. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next 30 days.
Budget Range: $1300-1600
System Usage from Most to Least Important: I'm a wedding photographer, so Photoshop/Lightroom are #1 85%, Gaming #2 10% and of course, casual browsing #3 5%.
Parts Not Required: Monitor, currently have 2 23" DELL IPS monitors, not intending on changing them.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com is preferred.
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: Not really a stickler to any specific brand. I just want the most bang for my buck.
Overclocking: Probably not.
SLI or Crossfire: Not unless its necessary.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 x2 for both monitors.
Additional Comments: I currently use a dual drive system for backing up my work. 1 live drive and 1 nightly backup drive. I'd like to have a hotswap system for that stuff with at least 4 bays so I can have 2 sets accessible at anytime.
Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next 30 days.
Budget Range: $1300-1600
System Usage from Most to Least Important: I'm a wedding photographer, so Photoshop/Lightroom are #1 85%, Gaming #2 10% and of course, casual browsing #3 5%.
Parts Not Required: Monitor, currently have 2 23" DELL IPS monitors, not intending on changing them.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com is preferred.
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: Not really a stickler to any specific brand. I just want the most bang for my buck.
Overclocking: Probably not.
SLI or Crossfire: Not unless its necessary.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 x2 for both monitors.
Additional Comments: I currently use a dual drive system for backing up my work. 1 live drive and 1 nightly backup drive. I'd like to have a hotswap system for that stuff with at least 4 bays so I can have 2 sets accessible at anytime.