How to build a photographer's PC

[Chris Kennedy]

Here is some advice from a pro on configuring a PC for photo editing and storage.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/259293/how_to_build_a_pc_for_photographers.html

[cpasley]

Its not complicated

1.Enough storage space to store and back up photos
2.something with a decent video card with HD outputs
3.Nice big monitor 22" or bigger preferably LED so its nice and bright

-most systems now have enough speed and memory to handle Photoshop or Lightroom, building a system specifically for photography is easy and if yours currently is not up to par its alomost equally easy to upgrade

[scottcolbath]

My solution was a one step process.

Go to the Apple store and buy a 27" iMac with tons of disk and memory. 

It has no problem handling the large raw pics from the 5D and 7D.

S.C.

[Scott Youmans]

Good choice. Did the same thing and kept my PC to run CorelDraw. Doesn't run worth beans using Parallels.

BTW your recent postings regarding Jack Daniels have got me curious. Oddly enough I don't believe I've ever tried it.  And certainly not with Mexican Coke and premium ice cubes!

[scottcolbath]

BTW your recent postings regarding Jack Daniels have got me curious. Oddly enough I don't believe I've ever tried it.  And certainly not with Mexican Coke and premium ice cubes!

I'll set you all up with cocktails at my place once I move back to Phoenix. My method makes for an excellent and unique taste, and it goes real well with a nice quality aged cheddar at room temprature.

I never touched the stuff (Jack) before moving to Wickenburg. I was a white russian/foo foo drink guy. It seems that Wickenburg is a whiskey town and I just fell into that groove.

S.C.