...for a graphic designer/illustrator who doesn't have big bucks at the moment? I'd be willing to even build something. Is there a certain processor that's ideal and comparable in power to my PowerMac G5?
2006-06-15 02:44:43 · 6 answers · asked by estaples 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Dell, Sony, Compaq, Winbook....
1GB of Ram, (>at least) 80GB hard drve, Pentium 4 Dual Core @ (>at least) 3.0GHz), AMD Athalon 64, Windows XP PRO,
2006-06-15 04:03:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Mac is best for the projects you are doing. If you do want to go with a pc, then I suggest you either purchase a custom built from a computer store or build it yourself (which is not that difficult). Stay away from "brand names" as they have proprietary (spelling?) parts which can't be interchanged with over-the-counter parts when you upgrade. I personally use the AMD processors because they run faster and are cheaper, but for your application, the Intel Pentium 4 is best designed to do just that. Both companies have several processors out, with varying mhz speeds and of course, prices. Don't be skimp on the memory either....it's a cheap way to add speed. If you build this up yourself, buy the parts online as they are cheaper, but first call the 800 number and ask questions about the parts to be sure they will work together if you are new at this. Adobe software would be good to check out, as they make software for both pc & mac so you can take your files to work.
2006-06-15 10:26:41 · answer #2 · answered by David U 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do yourself a favor - save up for the MAC - PCs cannot compare to the power that you will need for graphic design. A Dell XPS 600 - a very powerful machine - is still going to run you around $2K - it has a Dual Core Processor - a must for graphic design. You'll need at least 512mb of memory - but a Gig is what you really shoot for. You can check it out here:
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xpsdt_600?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~section=specs#tabtop
To build a similar system on your own - check out Tigerdirect.com - they are have the best pricies around - but even then - to build one on your own - you are going to spend close to the Dell cost - no matter what some folks might tell you.
Good luck!
2006-06-15 09:52:48 · answer #3 · answered by ltdanfreecycle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a japanese or asian foreign made labtop. A microsoft compatible would be good, but don't get the latest tech out there because modern programming has bugs and problems. Get something that works, not something fast. A lot of the japanese sounding companies that make labtops have a great reputation.
Do NOT get a Dell for labtops. They are good for desktop PCs.
Do research on the Computer Shopper book, and ask businessmen when you see them in hotel lobbies and airports. Seriously dude, you would be surprised how willing they like to talk about their equipment! And they know their labtops. Try it out!
2006-06-15 09:52:04 · answer #4 · answered by Luke Y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a pentium 4 , 3.0 or higher giga hertz
2 hdd's 80 gb connected in raid so ur loading of pictures nad editing would be faster
1 gb of ram
and what ever else fancy stuff u like to add to it
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2006-06-15 09:49:17 · answer #5 · answered by islaminamdar@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either a pippen or a granny smith (the more sour the better)
2006-06-15 09:48:29 · answer #6 · answered by need to know basis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋