Joe, I read this thread and I've gotta say, I have nothing for you. good luck though
Joe, I read this thread and I've gotta say, I have nothing for you. good luck though
well the difference in processors only really matters if you are using a bunch of different programs at once. They are basically how fast a computer sifts through data and executes the task. i would start with the lowest (cheapest) version of the i7 processor. Embedded graphics card is not bad if you are looking for something for maybe two or 3 years. Graphics cards really only matter for programs like Maya, After Effects. And Video Games.
i have a single NVIDIAŽ GeForceŽ GTX 980 with 4GB GDDR5. And thats mainly for high end visual effect programs. He probably only needs a card with 2GB. AMD or Nvidia doesnt matter.
In terms of graphic programs. The 3 big things in order are RAM, Graphic Card, processor. So i would prioritize what you spend in that order.
And if you decide to build, make sure you know your stuff about cooling. I have seen alot of friends destory their brand new processor or graphics card, by not having proper cooling distribution or the right type of box with good airflow.
Last edited by ShaneFalco; 04-16-2015 at 04:18 PM.
Oh and i would be bad if i didnt mention this.
When you get lower priced stuff like the lowest version of the i7 or a 2gb graphic card.
In about 4-6 years, the companies will stop updating them because technology is moving so fast and they will simply become useless to a certain point. Future games and programs will not work with older GFX cards.
I personally have to buy or upgrade my computer every 3-4 years.
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