Thread: Computers Help me build a new rig
View Single Post
Old 02-15-2015, 10:13 AM   #16
Fire Me Boy! Fire Me Boy! is offline
Cast Iron Jedi
 
Fire Me Boy!'s Avatar
 

Join Date: Nov 2004
Casino cash: $9999900
VARSITY
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveNull View Post
- Will onboard graphics be able to push the 4k monitor? Would it be able to handle two of them if you add one in the future?
- Your initial 128GB SSD is pretty slim. I'd look into something a little bigger, even though you clearly plan on having a lot of data on platter drives.
- I think Lightroom supports hyper threading. Since you said that Lightroom was going to be a primary use, I'd go for it.
Not sure about two monitors, but I know the cheap GFX on my laptop has no problems with the 4K monitor. That said, if at some point I decide to add another monitor and on board can't handle, I can add a GFX card. Easy add on later if I need it.

I agree with the system drive; planning to go 256GB on the SSD.

This hyperthreading is new to me... my i5 laptop has no problems with Lightroom, which is why I wonder if I need the i7. The side-by-side comparisons just don't seem like it's worth the extra $100.

I'm also thinking of backing off to 8GB of RAM to start with. Again, easy add on later.
Posts: 35,253
Fire Me Boy! is obviously part of the inner Circle.Fire Me Boy! is obviously part of the inner Circle.Fire Me Boy! is obviously part of the inner Circle.Fire Me Boy! is obviously part of the inner Circle.Fire Me Boy! is obviously part of the inner Circle.Fire Me Boy! is obviously part of the inner Circle.Fire Me Boy! is obviously part of the inner Circle.Fire Me Boy! is obviously part of the inner Circle.Fire Me Boy! is obviously part of the inner Circle.Fire Me Boy! is obviously part of the inner Circle.Fire Me Boy! is obviously part of the inner Circle.
     Reply With Quote