hershy314 Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Ok so here's the deal. I just recently switched schools and majors. No longer at the University of Phoenix Online, instead I'm attending The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division. I'm going for a degree in Graphic Design. Anyways even though my laptop is powerful enough to run things like Photoshop CS6 Extended, After Effects CS6 and so forth, some reason the fact the I'm running Windows 8 on it seems to cause problems. So I borrowed my Gandpa's computer which runs Windows 7, not a bad computer but it's a loaner. I'm hoping to build a computer once I get the funds in place, but not sure where to start though. Already have a case so I'm saving money there. I want to try and keep the build around $600-700 if possible. I mean I can always upgrade later. What should I look for? For now this computer will be strictly school use only. The laptop does pretty well with games. http://athphotography.deviantart.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/hershy314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neckbeard Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 If its just for school, a good amount of ram. fast dual core, and a big SSD Build log, Super slow!!: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/168096-slow-neckbeards-1970-opel-gt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hershy314 Posted June 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Here are the parts I'm thinking about getting http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/TemporaryWishList.aspx?ChangeQty=0 I already have a case like I stated before and also a 19inch LED monitor. http://athphotography.deviantart.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/hershy314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamjeffrey Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 I could not see your cart but really photoshop not hard on your computer when I took photoshop class in high school we used computers that sucked and they ran photoshop so a computer between $600 and $700 will deff run it fine people who have bought from me Team Bassick (ALPINE) Purplehaze nidus head unit sony dsx-s310btxsubs 2 12 incriminator audio king of basssubs amp incriminator audio 20.1mids/highs mids/highs amp incriminator audio 6.4equalizer clarioncrossover interfirealternator 1 mechman 240ampbattery's xs power 1 d2100 2 d3100sky high car audio 1/0 awg ofc wires memphis car audio 1/0 ofcxs power xs flex 4 awg sky high car audio 8 gauge ofc sky high car audio 12 gauge ofc t spec rca check out my building log http://www.stevemead...frey-build-log/http://www.stevemead...d-other-things/check out audio gear i have for salehttp://www.stevemead...51#entry1595151 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooTxBeeR Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 One thing to remember, laptops will never perform the same as a desktop even with identical specifications. Also, if you would like to upgrade later on. Focus on getting a really nice motherboard so it will be less stressful finding things that can match down the road. On 11/20/2012 at 8:54 PM, AMI CUSTOMS said: Turned mine up today at a light, guy next to me his steering wheel started moving and he looked over at me like I was a magician lol. On 5/9/2012 at 8:45 PM, skittlesRgood said: fuck the plating. look at what the main metal used is. you could buy unicorn blood plated terminals but if its just covering up dog shit, whats the point On 4/10/2013 at 12:26 PM, mrd6 said: I'll admit, half way through sanding that fiberglass in the rain and cold while I was all itchy I was definitely starting to question why i was doing this haha Soon To Be '04 Ford Escape US Alternator 280A Hairpin D4800 Under the Hood (6) XP3000's in Rear 1/0 SHCA & XS Power 4 runs to back TORK2 kit from Tony @ CE Auto Supply Pioneer DEH-80PRS DD AW6.5 (2) per door *Tweeter Unkown* DD SS4a & C3d (2) SCV4000 @ .5Ohm (2) 15" Sundown Zv5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hershy314 Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 The computer needs to run more than just Photoshop, but illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash Pro, and few others that I can't think of. Still I think for a build that's going to be around $600 when all said and done is going to work out just fine. http://athphotography.deviantart.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/hershy314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaker Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Most of that will be video card accelerated. While the CPU matters a little bit, its not as important as the video card you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendanthekid Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Most of that will be video card accelerated. While the CPU matters a little bit, its not as important as the video card you choose. X2 but DAMN those black women are fucking scary facebook.com/brendan.laliberte.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hershy314 Posted June 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 so a video card is a must then...alright wasn't sure if I was going to get one with this build or later on when/if I upgrade. Guess I know now. http://athphotography.deviantart.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/hershy314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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