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Hi 

 

My mates dad is looking at getting a new computer for his job, he edits photos and is rendering images quite a lot. He has used mac for years and is wondering if he would be better off buying a pc this time around. 

 

Budget: 1.2k

 

Software need: 

 

All the adobe software but mainly Photoshop cs6.

 

Just wondering what your guys opinions are should he stay on mac or move over to pc? 

 

Partpicker links appreciated. 

 

Thanks,

Sam  :P

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Hi 

 

My mates dad is looking at getting a new computer for his job, he edits photos and is rendering images quite a lot. He has used mac for years and is wondering if he would be better off buying a pc this time around. 

 

Budget: 1.2k

 

Software need: 

 

All the adobe software but mainly Photoshop cs6.

 

Just wondering what your guys opinions are should he stay on mac or move over to pc? 

 

Partpicker links appreciated. 

 

Thanks,

Sam  :P

brb building one.

 

1.2k what? carrots? apples?

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He will probably get more performance and power out of a PC, but if he worked for a long time on a mac, then it might be better to simply go back to a mac.

And if he does it as his job, then it is obviously important. So I would stay on a Mac. It's easier for him.

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nvm i read the price wrong

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CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£248.98 @ CCL Computers) 

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  (£45.99 @ Ebuyer) 

Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  (£109.98 @ Amazon UK) 


Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£111.49 @ Amazon UK) 


Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  (£259.99 @ Aria PC) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case  (£50.54 @ Aria PC) 


Monitor: Asus VC279H 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  (£169.99 @ Novatech) 

Total: £1169.92

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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I guess he's gonna be storing all of his photos on an external HDD. @Sweatford

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If he does the work professionally, he probably also color manages.  In which case OSX is better than Windows.  Stick to a Mac.

 

If he doesn't color manage, it doesn't matter.

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brb building one.

 

1.2k what? carrots? apples?

Can I have 1.2k apples please :P ?

 

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