Computer operating system requirements for Lightrooom and Photoshop

[michellep9042661]

My current computer cannot keep up with my photo editing anymore. It is a very old laptop and I'm looking to replace it with a new desktop computer.

I've heard that the Dell XPS and gaming computers are quite good. Does anyone have experience using a Dell desktop for photo editing?

Or can anyone help with what to look for in a computer- minimum system requirements to use Lightroom and Photoshop?

I am not a professional, only a hobbyist, so unfortunately, I am working on a bit of a budget. 

Thanks for any help 

[dj_paige]

Do you mean Lightroom Classic? (You didn't say that, but this is the Lightroom Classic forum)

Here are the system requirements:

https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/system-requirements.html

Typically, Lightroom Classic runs better if you have something that doesn't just meet the minimum CPU requirements, but actually has a faster CPU than the minimum required. Same for GPU if you have a 4K or larger monitor.

16MB of memory is fine.

[DS256]

Check out the following from the Lightroom  Queen Lightroom Performance – What Computer Hardware Do I Need?