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PHOTOMAYBE · Jul-17-2012, 02:37 PM #1

My Computer died and my laptop broke so it is time for a new computer.I want to RUN PS 6 and a few other things and do not want a MAC so someone told me this was a good unit.I am an idiot with IT stuff so I could use an opinion.Only a one year warranty though for 1200.00$$$
ASUS G75VW-BBK5 Intel Quad Core i7-3610QM (2.30GHz) Processor, 17.3" Full HD (1920 x 1080) LED Display, 8GB DDR3 (2x 4GB) 1600MHz Memory, 1TB Hard Drive, DVD Super Multi Drive, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M 2GB GDDR5 Graphics Card, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 Product Key Card, Instant On, Bluetooth V4.0, Mini Displayport, USB 3.0, Illuminated Keyboard

kdlanejr · Jul-17-2012, 04:56 PM #2

That should do nicely.

lifeinfocus · Jul-18-2012, 04:56 AM #3

How big are you photo images and how many files do you capture per year? I ask because I prefer a setup with data on separate hard drives and the OS and software on its own. Make sure you can add a hard drive later. And that the power supply can handle it - probably can.
Do you have a monitor calibrator?
How fast is the hard drive - 5,400 or 7,200 rpm?
Other than that - a good basis to start. Asus MB is good place to start.

PHOTOMAYBE · Jul-18-2012, 10:28 AM #4

Quote:

Originally Posted by lifeinfocus

How big are you photo images and how many files do you capture per year? I ask because I prefer a setup with data on separate hard drives and the OS and software on its own. Make sure you can add a hard drive later. And that the power supply can handle it - probably can.
Do you have a monitor calibrator?
How fast is the hard drive - 5,400 or 7,200 rpm?
Other than that - a good basis to start. Asus MB is good place to start.

I will get a calibrator.I did not see whether it was a 5400 or 7200.
I have a D700 so the files are not crazy.
Thanks

lifeinfocus · Jul-18-2012, 03:09 PM #5

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHOTOMAYBE

I will get a calibrator.I did not see whether it was a 5400 or 7200.
I have a D700 so the files are not crazy.
Thanks

It is also simpler to backup and better performance to separate software/OS from data files. Something to consider.

Phil

elgauchogrub · Jul-20-2012, 01:31 PM #6

I would second the suggestion for splitting the drives. I took the stock 2TB drive my DT came with and just use that for storage and then bought a 128GB SSD for the OS and applications.


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Jul-17-2012, 02:37 PM #1
PHOTOMAYBE ^OP Big grins Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: EAST COAST Posts: 59	Computer help My Computer died and my laptop broke so it is time for a new computer.I want to RUN PS 6 and a few other things and do not want a MAC so someone told me this was a good unit.I am an idiot with IT stuff so I could use an opinion.Only a one year warranty though for 1200.00$$$ ASUS G75VW-BBK5 Intel Quad Core i7-3610QM (2.30GHz) Processor, 17.3" Full HD (1920 x 1080) LED Display, 8GB DDR3 (2x 4GB) 1600MHz Memory, 1TB Hard Drive, DVD Super Multi Drive, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M 2GB GDDR5 Graphics Card, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 Product Key Card, Instant On, Bluetooth V4.0, Mini Displayport, USB 3.0, Illuminated Keyboard

Jul-17-2012, 04:56 PM #2
kdlanejr Kenny D. Photography Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greater San Antonio area Posts: 49	That should do nicely.

Jul-18-2012, 04:56 AM #3
lifeinfocus LifeInFocus Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Midland, Mi Posts: 824	How big are you photo images and how many files do you capture per year? I ask because I prefer a setup with data on separate hard drives and the OS and software on its own. Make sure you can add a hard drive later. And that the power supply can handle it - probably can. Do you have a monitor calibrator? How fast is the hard drive - 5,400 or 7,200 rpm? Other than that - a good basis to start. Asus MB is good place to start.

Jul-20-2012, 01:31 PM #6
elgauchogrub Big grins Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 21	I would second the suggestion for splitting the drives. I took the stock 2TB drive my DT came with and just use that for storage and then bought a 128GB SSD for the OS and applications.


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