Hello Everyone,
I'm looking for some help with designing a graphic/web design/devolpment computer. I'm no expert but I know the very basics of building a computer after helping a friend put together a mid-range gaming pc.
This pc will be used for the next 3 years for my degree in web design and devolpment. I will have a lot of graphic design, programming, and software devolpment classes. I would like for this PC to get me starting, and hopefully be used as my entry level work computer after my degree.
It will be running:
All of the adobe create suite programs. Mainly Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver. However a few of my courses require the video and audio editing but this is secondary. Sometimes one or two files up at the same time.
Other web design programs such as WordPress.
Ill be working with java, ruby, python and a few other programming languages
Possibly play some games on it, this is really the last thing of important though. Im a casual gamer and dont need 4k at max setting. But being able to pop in a new game and play a few hours a week would be nice.
What I need to get out of the system.
Quick Windows start up (I believe we can run the OS from a ssd to make this faster correct?)
Quick start up and fast reaction and processing from the design programs. (I believe you can use a ramdisk here correct?)(Or perhaps having a dedicated graphics/Gpu? I dont know this part well)
Other less important information such as my music and personal videos I can run from a HDD.
I need to be able to use at least two, possibly three monitors. Ideally with the ability to run one horizontal and the other vertical.
Internet connection is okay hardline, if it can be wireless thats cool too, but if hardline is faster and cheaper, thats what I would prefer.
The monitors need to be at least somewhat good quality for video and design. This is more entry level stuff, but I would like to be able to increase the quality of my work and not be held by immensely by the color and depth of the monitor.
Other notes and personal preferences
My budget will be around 1,200. 1,500 max. If needed I would prefer pay a little more up front and leave room to improve. Like... I need two monitors, but if that isnt in the budget, I would prefer too spend 200 on a cpu that can support 2-3 monitors than buy a 150 cpu than can only run 1. Same thing for Ram and graphics and audio card.
Keyboard and Mouse are optional, I have some basics ones around the house, but if you guys know of any that really save time for design or web development and will fit in the budget let me know.
Art tablet, not technically part of the system, but if you are aware of any good quality ones feel free to add.
Audio- My degree wont require alot of video or auditing, but It does have a little. If I can get by with a built in audio card that would be nice, If not a lower end okay one would suffice I believe. (but the ability to improve would be nice)
If overclocking would be extremely beneficial for the buck, I wouldnt be opposed too it, but if so one that is somewhat user friendly would be beneficial. If not thats fine.
Case I dont have any preference on color or design, as long as its practical i just able able to fit all I need into it and keep it cool.
USB/HDMI it would be nice to have at least 2-3 USB and an HDMI or two so I can connect to my tv while watching movies, and use the usb for all the daily task.
Disk/Blu ray drive I believe everything I will be running I can download offline. So this is optional. (You can purchase windows and boot it from a flash correct?) I would prefer to put money into performance and get a external later down the road if needed.
If there are any other major components or ideas that are common for design/development please let me know.
I would hopefully like this future proofed for the next few years at least. So If I need to get I7 instead of I5 and such now, that would be ideal.
Thanks for the help,
Airrick
I'm looking for some help with designing a graphic/web design/devolpment computer. I'm no expert but I know the very basics of building a computer after helping a friend put together a mid-range gaming pc.
This pc will be used for the next 3 years for my degree in web design and devolpment. I will have a lot of graphic design, programming, and software devolpment classes. I would like for this PC to get me starting, and hopefully be used as my entry level work computer after my degree.
It will be running:
All of the adobe create suite programs. Mainly Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver. However a few of my courses require the video and audio editing but this is secondary. Sometimes one or two files up at the same time.
Other web design programs such as WordPress.
Ill be working with java, ruby, python and a few other programming languages
Possibly play some games on it, this is really the last thing of important though. Im a casual gamer and dont need 4k at max setting. But being able to pop in a new game and play a few hours a week would be nice.
What I need to get out of the system.
Quick Windows start up (I believe we can run the OS from a ssd to make this faster correct?)
Quick start up and fast reaction and processing from the design programs. (I believe you can use a ramdisk here correct?)(Or perhaps having a dedicated graphics/Gpu? I dont know this part well)
Other less important information such as my music and personal videos I can run from a HDD.
I need to be able to use at least two, possibly three monitors. Ideally with the ability to run one horizontal and the other vertical.
Internet connection is okay hardline, if it can be wireless thats cool too, but if hardline is faster and cheaper, thats what I would prefer.
The monitors need to be at least somewhat good quality for video and design. This is more entry level stuff, but I would like to be able to increase the quality of my work and not be held by immensely by the color and depth of the monitor.
Other notes and personal preferences
My budget will be around 1,200. 1,500 max. If needed I would prefer pay a little more up front and leave room to improve. Like... I need two monitors, but if that isnt in the budget, I would prefer too spend 200 on a cpu that can support 2-3 monitors than buy a 150 cpu than can only run 1. Same thing for Ram and graphics and audio card.
Keyboard and Mouse are optional, I have some basics ones around the house, but if you guys know of any that really save time for design or web development and will fit in the budget let me know.
Art tablet, not technically part of the system, but if you are aware of any good quality ones feel free to add.
Audio- My degree wont require alot of video or auditing, but It does have a little. If I can get by with a built in audio card that would be nice, If not a lower end okay one would suffice I believe. (but the ability to improve would be nice)
If overclocking would be extremely beneficial for the buck, I wouldnt be opposed too it, but if so one that is somewhat user friendly would be beneficial. If not thats fine.
Case I dont have any preference on color or design, as long as its practical i just able able to fit all I need into it and keep it cool.
USB/HDMI it would be nice to have at least 2-3 USB and an HDMI or two so I can connect to my tv while watching movies, and use the usb for all the daily task.
Disk/Blu ray drive I believe everything I will be running I can download offline. So this is optional. (You can purchase windows and boot it from a flash correct?) I would prefer to put money into performance and get a external later down the road if needed.
If there are any other major components or ideas that are common for design/development please let me know.
I would hopefully like this future proofed for the next few years at least. So If I need to get I7 instead of I5 and such now, that would be ideal.
Thanks for the help,
Airrick
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