Looking for Graphics Computer

Ruriko on 09/12/2015 - 10:41
Last edited 09/12/2015 - 11:36

I'm looking for a graphics computer. My goal is to run multiple adobe software such as photoshop, after effects and premiere. I do some occasional gaming but I don't play high end games I mostly play mmorpgs they're usually mid end games.

Is this a good pc? http://www.computeralliance.com.au/systems?sysid=214
or http://www.harveynorman.com.au/computers-tablets/computers/d…
I don't want pc that melted it's video card from overheating even though it had a fan in it. Do you think the cooling system is good enough?

Budget: $1k

Computing

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  • cypher67 on 09/12/2015 - 11:29
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    Not even close, you haven't even included a graphics card. And then you would want to get an SSD unless you enjoy loading times. You have spent half your budget on a CPU which is probably the least value for dollar you can get.

  • bonezAU on 09/12/2015 - 11:31

    I would strongly advise you get a SSD and a graphics card, possibly even more RAM depending on how many things you will have going on while editing

  • Ruriko on 09/12/2015 - 11:34

    Ok then how about this pc http://www.harveynorman.com.au/computers-tablets/computers/d…
    sorry I'm a complete newbie at computer specs

    • cypher67 on 09/12/2015 - 11:47
      +1

      Wow again no. There is a wiki page on custom builds for reference. Give me a minute and I'll have a quick crack on a build for you.

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/custom_pc_build_suggestion…

    • bonezAU on 09/12/2015 - 11:48
      +1

      If you want a powerful graphics machine you aren't going to pick it up from Harvey Norman for $999

      You would be better off going to a smaller computer shop, telling them what you need and spending more.

    • cypher67 on 09/12/2015 - 12:00

      Yeah - this is by no means a powerful machine by today's standards: http://www.computeralliance.com.au/systems?quoteid=45442

      This is just a guide, I'm sure you can find cheaper parts from Umart or MSY. But then there is the build fee.

      I did a quick build on what I would recommend which included an Intel processor, 16 gb RAM and a 380 GPU but that came to around $1500.

      So I stripped it back the best I could to get near your budget. Photo editing can be demanding stuff and gaming is starting to get more and more demanding with the increase in resolutions. Never buy a pre made machine from a retail store - period.

      Also just to point out - you havent got a Monitor included so I assume you already have a decent one?

    • cypher67 on 09/12/2015 - 16:56

      That is a terrible computer … sorry

        • TheMoDz on 09/12/2015 - 21:35

          Yea its not good, you overkilled on RAM when your GPU and is falling behind, take mind OP is planning on doing graphics.

        • cypher67 on 09/12/2015 - 22:21

          People place way too much emphasis on CPU when its the GPU that is doing the bulk of the work. You PC is far 2 CPU and RAM heavy, significantly lacking in the graphics, why dont you get some benchmarks on the 750 over the 370. Add to that you have a Hybrid SSD over a dedicated, benchmark that. The sheer fact it is a Dell. Just a hot tip having heaps of RAM doesnt make your computer faster, it just enables you to run more/bigger programs at the same time. If you are using one program at a time, 8bg is suffice and sure 16gb would be nice but trying to keep the budget down it isn't essential. And lets not forget your machine costs $200 more. Maybe terrible wasn't a fair judgement, but I would never recommend it for any purpose.

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