Good Computer for Graphics, Multitasking

[Kdar]

Good Computer for Graphics, Multitasking ....

What will be a good build for Graphics and Multitasking?

I will be using things like Photoshop, FireWorks, Dreamweaver, Blender..
I also thinking to get Tablet and use it for FireWorks or Photoshop.

I am no longer care for gaming.. so..

I probably would want Quad core..

What would you recommend?

 

[maroon1]

Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Newegg.com - XFX PVT88PUDF4 GeForce 8800GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Retail
Newegg.com - LG Electronics Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 10X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 18X DVD±R DVD Burner with 12X DVD-RAM Write - OEM
Newegg.com - SilenX IXP-76-18 120mm Case Fan - Retail
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

 

[aetherh4cker]

I am no longer care for gaming.. so..

Newegg.com - XFX PVT88PUDF4 GeForce 8800GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

Would he really need an 8800GT if he doesn't game?

 

[Vaanish]

I think he means graphics as in Graphic Design. In that case, get an ATi FireGl Card.

 

[aetherh4cker]

I think he means graphics as in Graphic Design. In that case, get an ATi FireGl Card.

What software examples would take advantage of those $1k cards?

Would Photoshop use the card? I always thought Photoshop was more worried about memory.

 

[gurusan]

Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
280

Newegg.com - ASUS P5K SE LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
105

Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
130

Newegg.com - EVGA 256-P2-N741-LR GeForce 8500GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
49 after rebate

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX ATX12V V2.2 450W Power Supply 90 - 264 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Retail
65 after rebate

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD753LJ 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
180

total: 809

choose preference case/keyboard/mouse/monitor/dvd

 

[Vaanish]

What software examples would take advantage of those $1k cards?

Would Photoshop use the card? I always thought Photoshop was more worried about memory.

Sorry I meant stuff like CAD. But it seems like hes not doing that, so forget that post.

 

[Kdar]

Yes, no CAD.

Only Photoshop, FireWorks, Dreamweaver... etc.. Plus a little of 3d graphic.
Graphics Design basically.
I guess for this kind of work... Speed of Processor is more important? Or I am wrong?

 

[Vaanish]

Yes, no CAD.

Only Photoshop, FireWorks, Dreamweaver... etc.. Plus a little of 3d graphic.
Graphics Design basically.
I guess for this kind of work... Speed of Processor is more important? Or I am wrong?

Yes, processor speeds and also alot of ram are the two most importrant factors for you.

 

[gurusan]

yeah the build I came up with up there should be pretty good. If you will be doing some more 3d stuff then it might be a good idea to get a better graphics card like an ati 3850 512mb