Help I need a new computer

[graysalchemy]

You may have gathered (or not) i haven't been around for a few weeks, well my computer at work died well got severely infected. Anyway even though I am up and running I am going to buy a new laptop and PC for the business.

I am looking at one of theseLenovo G770

Any thoughts?

For my main PC I want an i7 processor 16 gb ram any thoughts. I was thinking of going to pcspecialist.co.uk as they seem to be the best on price for a custom built pc.

I use my computers mainly for just the usual office work but also some design work on Photoshop. I often have to design large pieces of artwork montages etc. The last was 5 metres x 2 metres so the working files get very large.

I know some will say I should get a mac but I don't want to go with the crowd always been a pc and they are too expensive.

So thoughts anyone.

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Alistair

 

[Aleman]

I'm more than happy to build one for you

I tend to use Overclockers UK for my bits . . . but their top end (gaming) rigs are very nice. If you want the comfort of a guarantee then it is difficult to beat PC Specialist / Overclockers.

Don't forget if you go with 16GB or RAM you will need a 64Bit OS/Apps to take advantage of it.

As far as Video cards are concerned any reasonably modern card will easily handle the demands that 2D photo shop graphics throws at it. I use a 5450 at home (from a 4850 before) . . . of course if you are looking at playing games then you need to look at something like a 6980 or even a 7970

 

[RobWalker]

16gb is pretty much overkill at the moment imo...I got a computer from pcspecialist and it's not bad, although I do still need to add some extra cooling because it fricken overheats.

As you're not doing anything very excessive with it just make sure you get a half decent graphics card for photoshop. DVD burner is pretty much essential imo, and you will find your working life much easier with a top end hard drive, but that's about it...

Don't get ripped on software, though. I use OpenOffice, AVG, Firefox etc - theres more than enough good free software to warrant not being mugged into paying £50 for a rubbish antivirus!

 

[graysalchemy]

Just trying to be future proof with the RAM. Having said that some of the files I work or in PS can be 3-4 gb.

 

[Archtronics]

Build it yourself its easy :thumb: I use Scan.co.uk for most of my parts as I get free delivery. In the past I have found Overclockers a little annoying as they sometimes randomly up the price and ring you asking for more money.

If your looking to future proof invest in a SSD hardrive you will see improvements straight away and it is worth looking at third party coolers which should allow you to get more speed out of your processor a decent case goes a long way as well.

If your just photoshopping I might forgo the graphics card and look into AMD/Atis new chips that combine the processor and graphics together they are more than you need and you always have the possiblilty to upgrade if you need to.

 

[Titch]

Grays if you need help building it etc I can help.
Scan is good or microdirect but be warned hard drive prices are silly just now.

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[Springer]

Wondered where you were G. good luck with the technology.
Fortunately I don't do big files, so manage with something driven by steam running Ubuntu, very pleased, works a treat for normal applications and free.
S

 

[graysalchemy]

The one I have got may as well be steam driven. It made me realise how much we rely on them. Mind you I got shed loads of work done just couldn't invoice any of it out.