- Jan 11, 2016
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Hello, Toms
I'm seeking your advice regarding a new PC build, that will be able to smoothly handle huge files (up to 5-6gb) in Illustrator.
We are currently using iMacs, that are able to handle most of the simpler files, but in a certain field we are working with huge files, usually 3-4 gb, but sometimes even bigger than that. It takes, like, 15 minutes to perform even the most basic tasks, when working on these files.
We decided to get a new PC only to perform these demanding tasks, but I don't know exactly, which components Illustrator takes most advantage of. Should I get the best CPU possible, or is the GPU more important? Or put in 250gb RAM and the fastest SSDs? Maybe there's a sweetspot for everything?
Our budget is something of the cost of a good iMac, something like 3000 euro, but the price needs to contain a screen as well. Something like a 1440p 28inch screen (4k is welcome too, but not essential) - doesn't need to be color calibrated.
A few components that seem like a good choice:
CPU: Intel i7 - 6800k / Intel i7 - 6850k
CPU cooler: Corsair H100i v2
GPU: GTX 1070 / 1080 or QUADRO m4000 (need opinion on these cards - which is meant better for the job?)
MEMORY: Corsair Vengeance LPX ddr4 3000MHz CL15 - 2x 16gb or 4x 16gb
MOTHERBOARD: ASRock x99 Extreme4
STORAGE:
SSD: Intel 540s Series 480gb SATA3 M.2 80mm tlc
HDD: 2x WD blue 1TB
PSU: Super Flower Leadex GOLD 750W 80 Plus Gold
PCPartPicker: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zGfFqk
We're located in Transylvania - Romania, and the PC with the components in the PCPartPicker list costs 2500 euros here. It's kind of the most expensive we are willing to go.
Questions:
- Should I opt for the 6core CPUs, or get the beefiest 4 core one? Do Illustrator and Photoshop take advantage of multiple cores?
- Regarding the GPU I don't know if Quadro cards make big difference compared to the better priced GTX cards - that's one of the big questions here. And also if they have any use when working in Illustrator. I read some articles about GPU aided graphics in Illustrator, but want to know if it's worth spending big money on GPU in my case?
- If you have some thoughts or insights, if something is miserably failed on the list, or doesnt get along, please, tell me. If you have a good idea, or a completely different way you would build up this Pc don't hesitate to tell me.
Thank you!
Barni
I'm seeking your advice regarding a new PC build, that will be able to smoothly handle huge files (up to 5-6gb) in Illustrator.
We are currently using iMacs, that are able to handle most of the simpler files, but in a certain field we are working with huge files, usually 3-4 gb, but sometimes even bigger than that. It takes, like, 15 minutes to perform even the most basic tasks, when working on these files.
We decided to get a new PC only to perform these demanding tasks, but I don't know exactly, which components Illustrator takes most advantage of. Should I get the best CPU possible, or is the GPU more important? Or put in 250gb RAM and the fastest SSDs? Maybe there's a sweetspot for everything?
Our budget is something of the cost of a good iMac, something like 3000 euro, but the price needs to contain a screen as well. Something like a 1440p 28inch screen (4k is welcome too, but not essential) - doesn't need to be color calibrated.
A few components that seem like a good choice:
CPU: Intel i7 - 6800k / Intel i7 - 6850k
CPU cooler: Corsair H100i v2
GPU: GTX 1070 / 1080 or QUADRO m4000 (need opinion on these cards - which is meant better for the job?)
MEMORY: Corsair Vengeance LPX ddr4 3000MHz CL15 - 2x 16gb or 4x 16gb
MOTHERBOARD: ASRock x99 Extreme4
STORAGE:
SSD: Intel 540s Series 480gb SATA3 M.2 80mm tlc
HDD: 2x WD blue 1TB
PSU: Super Flower Leadex GOLD 750W 80 Plus Gold
PCPartPicker: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zGfFqk
We're located in Transylvania - Romania, and the PC with the components in the PCPartPicker list costs 2500 euros here. It's kind of the most expensive we are willing to go.
Questions:
- Should I opt for the 6core CPUs, or get the beefiest 4 core one? Do Illustrator and Photoshop take advantage of multiple cores?
- Regarding the GPU I don't know if Quadro cards make big difference compared to the better priced GTX cards - that's one of the big questions here. And also if they have any use when working in Illustrator. I read some articles about GPU aided graphics in Illustrator, but want to know if it's worth spending big money on GPU in my case?
- If you have some thoughts or insights, if something is miserably failed on the list, or doesnt get along, please, tell me. If you have a good idea, or a completely different way you would build up this Pc don't hesitate to tell me.
Thank you!
Barni
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