![]() ![]() If it doesn't break the bank, (At minimum) I'd shot for 32GB of ram (for PC) as that'll be enough to handle most things. But you can certainly do it on a laptop.Īlso, are they a Mac or PC person? As that'll determine which platform you look into. The last thing they'd want is to have an assignment due and the internal drive dies… knowing from experience - it’s not a situation you want to deal with…Īs mentioned, if they're doing any heavy graphics work, it's typically done on a desktop. I'd add Either cloud or an external drive for backup purposes. Starmax wrote: ↑Regardless of which machine you take, I’d also consider storage options. ![]() I don't know if lightroom will be used but I can't imagine it being that intensive as something like photoshop or illustrator. ![]() My guess would be generally every graphic designers choice of work which is photoshop, indesign and illustrator. Also, since it's for school (not billable work) I presume that they are willing to trade some time/performance for a lower cost? Redshft wrote: ↑Any idea which tools they are going to primarily use? Different tools stress different pieces, some are CPU bound, some GPU etc. *Edit to add: Her laptop when being used for render work needs to live on a cooling pad or it seems to want to cook it's self. She started with 32GB and noticed a significant improvement when she went to 64GB. While you want balance, outside of the NVME drives (didn't try it without) the biggest difference for her has been RAM. She uses a ThinkPad P52 with I7 w/ 64GB or RAM, Quadro GPU, dual NVME drives (one for running OS, one for working space for Adobe) and a large 3rd drive for archive/working files. Also, since it's for school (not billable work) I presume that they are willing to trade some time/performance for a lower cost?įor work, lots of InDesign with some Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere Pro (she works in communications doing marketing materials, signage, promo videos etc with some freelance Wordpress website development)įor sid-gig, she uses Lightroom, some Photoshop and PremierePro (she does freelance motorsports photography and video) Any idea which tools they are going to primarily use? Different tools stress different pieces, some are CPU bound, some GPU etc. ![]()
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