Does GPU matter for photoshop?

[FruitBasketSilex]

In the process of making a plan for a build for a coworker, all he's going to be doing with it is Photoshop and web surfing.

Budget is 400$

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Sfenerin/saved/ZWWQzy

I took care of the planning, but just want to make sure the 610 is not a problem. Basically just need something that can display an image and the CPU does the rest in Photoshop, right?

[vK 3 1 RON]

No.

[FruitBasketSilex]

No.

K.

[thekeemo]

A but yes.

PS definitely lags more on the iGPU vs my dgpu

[FruitBasketSilex]

A but yes.

PS definitely lags more on the iGPU vs my dgpu

In what way?

[thekeemo]

In what way?

Zooming in and out of large files and moving windows around lagged a bit

[FruitBasketSilex]

Zooming in and out of large files and moving windows around lagged a bit

Define large files.

[ryanmmax]

Umm....  your also using 8 cores, PS is pretty poorly set up for multithreading.  Much better off with a better 4 thread i3.

 

Oh and the SSD!!!!   32GB??  thats 1$/GB grab a 250 EVO at .3$/GB

[thekeemo]

Define large files.

A low quality 5mp photo taken from my phone

[FruitBasketSilex]

Umm.... your also using 8 cores, PS is pretty poorly set up for multithreading. Much better off with a better 4 thread i3.

Provide some proof, please, If so, i will change the build.

[FruitBasketSilex]

A low quality 5mp photo taken from my phone

Ah. How much lag when zooming in/out?

[ryanmmax]

Provide some proof, please, If so, i will change the build.

 

 

 

https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Adobe-Photoshop-CC-Multi-Core-Performance-625/#Conclusion

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KTJJcf

[Prysin]

In the process of making a plan for a build for a coworker, all he's going to be doing with it is Photoshop and web surfing.

Budget is 400$

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Sfenerin/saved/ZWWQzy

I took care of the planning, but just want to make sure the 610 is not a problem. Basically just need something that can display an image and the CPU does the rest in Photoshop, right?

to some extent. yes.

 

GPU type can impact color quality (8 bit vs 10 bit... although it DOES recquire a compatible 8 or 10 bit monitor)

also the GPU acceleration also does come into play...

 

my suggestion would be to get the following:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($89.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: ASRock 970M PRO3 Micro ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($59.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($34.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($109.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Fractal Design Tesla R2 500W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $409.92

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-04 15:25 EST-0500

 

 

i know i am a little bit over. But this system is a BEAST for the price.

[FruitBasketSilex]

to some extent. yes.

GPU type can impact color quality (8 bit vs 10 bit... although it DOES recquire a compatible 8 or 10 bit monitor)

also the GPU acceleration also does come into play...

my suggestion would be to get the following:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: ASRock 970M PRO3 Micro ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($59.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($34.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Fractal Design Tesla R2 500W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $409.92

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-04 15:25 EST-0500

i know i am a little bit over. But this system is a BEAST for the price.

I don't think Photoshop/web surfing really quantifies a 270.

[Prysin]

I don't think Photoshop/web surfing really quantifies a 270.

depends on the complexity.

 

trust me, ive been using it for years to make wallpapers and forum signatures.... let's just say, a strong GPU is underrated. Some filters take forever to load on larger images, because there is just so many fucking pixels to affect.

[FruitBasketSilex]

https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Adobe-Photoshop-CC-Multi-Core-Performance-625/#Conclusion

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KTJJcf

According to anandtech 8320 beats out a 3rd gen i3. So with Intel's minimal improvements, I'm sure it'll beat out a 4th gen i3 as well.