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Best desktop pc or all in one computer for photoshop 24+

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June 24, 2023
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I am using the most current version of photoshop (24.x) for windows on a desktop computer I've had for about 5 years and needless to say, when I'm using photoshop, it bogs down my whole computer to the point I want to throw it out the window.

I know I need a new computer but I don't have, at the very minimum for a fairly good computer $1,600, so I am wanting to know what you think the best windows computer or all-in-one windows computer would be, say maybe $1,000.

I work from home so I use MS programs, use multiple browsers, build websites and use photoshop almost daily for digital art, work, etc.

Thanks.

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Bojan Živković11378569

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This line captured my attention: I work from home so I use MS programs, use multiple browsers, build websites and use photoshop almost daily for digital art, work, etc.

That likely means you are running multiple programs at the same time. Aim for at least 32GB of RAM; do not go below this, as multiple browsers with numerous tabs, FileZilla in the background, and Photoshop will consume a lot of RAM.

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Hanz_1503

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I recommend the Macmini base model,, i mean the very base model. upgrade the memory to 16gb and your good to go,, now get a external extension where your can expand your storage while expanding your connectivity.. search on youtube about that.. i can personally use that set up until now and the work flow is never the same to any windows pc i used before. i'm using photoshop everyday on my business and i will never go back to windows.. aside from smooth photoshop experience, it's very power effecient.

Nancy OShea

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I recently upgraded to a Dell Inspiron 3020, 64-bit desktop PC with Windows 11.

Processor 13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700, 2100 Mhz, 16 Core(s), 24 Logical Processor(s).
Graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM.
16 GB of RAM
Total Virtual Memory 25.2 GB
1 TB SSD hard drive

It's humming along fine with these apps running concurrently:

FF & MS Edge,
FileZilla client,
Wamp64 server,
Creative Cloud Desktop App, Acrobat Pro, Bridge, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver,
MS Office,
Windows Defender, McAfee, Backblaze (backup & recovery),
a few other utility apps.

No latencies, no complaints.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

sheilal41275733

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Chiming in a year later here. Love the details you offered but the knit Dell Inspiron I can find is the all-in-one! Which looks great except the monitor can't be physically adjusted, which seems like a very basic thing. Any suggestions on where to find the 3020?

I use LR (cc but it works differently/better on my current desktop) and PSE

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Lumigraphics

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US$1000 will buy you the bare minimum, probably an older used computer. I paid US$800 for an M1 Mac mini that is workable but no hot rod. Windows PCs generally lag Macs at lower prices (they are roughly equal when you get into the US$2000 range.)

https://petapixel.com/best-computers-for-photo-editing/

https://petapixel.com/best-laptops-photo-editing/

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Edward3790537314n3

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It sounds like your current computer is struggling to keep up with the demands of your workflow, especially with the latest version of Photoshop. Upgrading to a new computer would definitely make a significant difference. Since your budget is around $1,000, I recommend looking for a desktop or all-in-one PC with the following specifications:

1. Processor: Aim for at least an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5. These CPUs provide a good balance between performance and cost.
2. RAM: At least 16GB of RAM is essential for running multiple programs smoothly, including Photoshop.
3. Storage: A solid-state drive (SSD) with at least 512GB will ensure faster boot times and quicker access to your files.
4. Graphics Card: A dedicated graphics card, like the NVIDIA GTX 1660 or similar, would be beneficial for graphic-intensive tasks in Photoshop.

Brands like Dell, HP, and Lenovo offer some good options in this price range. You can also explore the possibility of buying a refurbished or slightly older model, which can provide higher specs for your budget.

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Feel free to reach out if you need more detailed recommendations or assistance with your new setup!

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Monique17161215pjeq

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Thank you so much.I have an Imac which can handle CC but not with many things running and it is recent.I am looking to buy a Windows PC all in one because my husband uses many programs with Windows.This is a big help.Thank you

D Fosse

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A very large part of Photoshop's functionality now relies on the graphics processor (GPU). The GPU has to be fairly recent and meet certain standards.

In practice, this means you can plan around a Nvidia RTX 3050 or higher/newer. This is the baseline.

Next you need a lot of disk space for the scratch disk. Image editing uses a lot of memory; much more than any RAM you may have installed. All that data has to go somewhere, so it's written to disk. That's the scratch disk. Aside from what you need to store your images, you will need anywhere between 100 GB to 1 TB free space for the scratch disk.

Those are the two most important considerations. Save money on all the rest (down to reasonable limits of course).

Nancy OShea

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My current machine is an aging DELL Inspiron Turbo. I paid more to get the best I could afford at that time and it holds up well today. No complaints except I wish I'd purchased a better video card and more RAM. My next machine will have no less than 32GB of RAM.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

Nancy OShea

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I think you need a bigger budget. Puget Systems makes power machines for serious Photoshop users. They also test & compare top rated equipment.

The Adobe requirements below are bare minimum. You need extra resources for your operating system, Creative Cloud Desktop App plus all other apps & utilities you intend to run. Don't cost-cut on RAM or hard disk space as Photoshop uses plenty of both. An underperforming machine is a bad user-experience. Been there, done that. No fun.

- https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html
- https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html
- https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-cc-gpu-card-faq.html

Hope that helps. Happy shopping!

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

KrumZAuthor

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Thank you. I do use the CCDA and I forgot that I am also using the new beta version as well. I know what I need, I was just hoping there may be a lower cost option. I do have one picked out that is more expensive, guess I'll just have to bite the bullet. Thank you again for all the information. Appreciate it.

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