Help with buying a new desktop computer

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  1. Jan 3, 2021 #1
    A-M

    A-M Not a lot of hustle in my hustle anymore

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    I thought I would put out this request for help as I know there are some great computer pros here at The Lily pad.
    How much RAM do I need?
    My current desktop computer has 16gb so do I need that much?
     
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  2. Jan 3, 2021 #2
    Iowan

    Iowan Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa

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    I had to buy a new computer recently. Like you, I had 16 and I bought a computer with 64 this time. It really makes a difference with Photoshop, especially opening layouts and saving them.

    Good luck.
     
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    littlekiwi

    littlekiwi I charge by the hour for anything before noon

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    I’d go for as much ram as you can a) afford and b) your new computer will allow, it’s only going to make scrapping a nicer experience in my view.
     
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    Nemla

    Nemla Stretching my skill set

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    Yes you definitely need that much. If you can get a system where you can add to it easily without disrupting anything else,for the future....
     
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    KimJ

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    I have 32 GB in mine and sometimes wish I had more with some of the very heavily layered files I create for my design work, but it's great for scrapping. There is a chart with Adobe's minimum and recommended specs for Photoshop use here.
     
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    Karen

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    I have 16GB on my current desktop. It's about 3 years old I think and I've never needed more. I'm excited to see you're shopping for a new one! How fun!
     
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    elseepe

    elseepe I'll follow the sun

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    Good luck with your search. Having switched to a MacBook pro in 2014, I don't keep up with Windows computer specs much anymore, I would think something marketed as a gaming computer (or maybe use that as a guide for top end and scale down from there). And I can't believe it has been 6 years and this beauty is still working great -- she does have 16GB of RAM and she seemed like quite an investment at the time.
     
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  8. Jan 3, 2021 #8
    gonewiththewind

    gonewiththewind I choose joy.

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    I have 16 GB in mine with another slot for increasing that size. Processer is an Intel I7 @ 3.20 GHz. I have had no issues running multiple Adobe products simultaneously. I purchased the HP Omen Obelisk from Best Buy . . . I think it's been two years ago now? Anyway, super good price and it's still humming along . . .
     
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    bestcee

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    I have 16GB installed. Someday, I may add more. I haven't needed to currently. My last upgrade was a solid-state drive. Photoshop loves that!

    I have a laptop I occasionally use when on the go. It only had 8 GB, and while technically that's enough per Adobe, it struggled. So, I really don't recommend 8 GB. It really struggled if I had PSE or PSCC open with LR. But yeah, stick with at least 16GB if you can!
     
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    littlekiwi

    littlekiwi I charge by the hour for anything before noon

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    @bestcee I agree, I have 8gb and while it works its not amazing and as soon as my ram is back instock in this country and I can afford it, I'll be upgrading to 16....when it happens I have no idea though
     
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  11. Jan 3, 2021 #11
    keepscrappin

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    I agree I wouldn't go lower than 16 GB of RAM. Go for 32GB or more if you can afford it. I only have 16 GB of RAM and wish I had more, but I went with a solid state drive for my programs to run from and got a second bigger HDD for storing my data/kits/photos. Also ask about a better graphics card like the gamers use or one adobe recommends. Basically buy the most computer you can for the money you have to spend. I have a laptop so I'm not sure what graphics card would be good for a desktop, but I bought a dell gaming laptop last year so I would have better performance and have loved it. You're gonna love having a new computer so you can focus on your scrappin and not worry about the computer. ENJOY!
     
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  12. Jan 19, 2021 #12
    A-M

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    I ordered my new computer today and it will have 32gb of RAM. I will not install it until after MOC unless this old computer dies before then. I pick up the new computer next Wednesday.
     
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  13. Jan 20, 2021 #13
    gonewiththewind

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    @A-M Between you and @littlekiwi , now I'm feeling the urge to add more RAM!
     
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    bestcee

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    Me too! And I don't think my computer runs slow.
     
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    Karen

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    That's so exciting Anne-Marie! @A-M
     
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    Ursula

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    Congratulation! You will be happy with 32 gb, I have that too and another slot for increasing if necessary.
     
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  17. Jan 29, 2021 #17
    A-M

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    I now have my new computer but I am not setting it up yet while this old one is working. With only two more MOC challenges to complete I am not going to spend lots of time with setting up my CS6 on the new computer. So I will start up the new computer next week.
     
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    bestcee

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    @A-M I don't blame you! Good idea to wait until you finish.

    Yeah for a new computer!!
     
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  19. Jan 30, 2021 #19
    keepscrappin

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    Yay for your new computer! Enjoy!
     
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  20. Feb 3, 2021 #20
    A-M

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    Well, my new computer is all set up and I finished this afternoon my first digi layout which is my page for this month's Random Challenge. Everything moves along quicker now. When I open my program it opens up straight away whereas before I had to wait for about 10 to 15 seconds. So glad I got the extra ram to bring 16 to 32.
     
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