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Old 22nd of December 2010 (Wed)   #31
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The i7 is definitely faster. How much so is up for debate (most users don't edit photos anything like the photoshop speed tests do).

I just made an AMD build in another thread that you may want to look at if you're overbudget/want price/performance.
Thanks. I might go with the AMD then to save some money. Budget is a factor considering I don't have a full time job yet.
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Thanks. I might go with the AMD then to save some money. Budget is a factor considering I don't have a full time job yet.
CPU ratings for photoshop

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2...CS-4,1387.html

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu...d_7.html#sect0

btw...congrats for graduating...
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Ok, so I just graduated today and my main computer is on it's last legs. I have a Gateway Tablet PC that's over 4 1/2 years old and is literally falling apart. I want to build a new desktop mainly for photoshop and such. I might want to do some light video editing/gaming. I have about $700-$800 to work with, not including mouse, keyboard, or screen.

Keep in mind that I have about $550 in gift cards to Best Buy so the majority of stuff will be purchased though there.
Here's a starting point for comparisons....

BestBuy: HP - Pavilion Elite Desktop / Intel® Core™ i7 Processor / 8GB Memory / 1TB Hard Drive...$1200

vs.

HP refurbished PC from HP business outlet: HALF THE PRICE....missing only the blue-ray DVD player...
HP Pavilion Elite HPE-310t W7HP-64 i7 860 2.8GHz 700GB SATA 8GB DVDRW(LS) 1GB NIC 15-in-1 Rmkt PC $607

You'd have to spend $700 out of pocket with your "coupons" to get the near equivalent PC...
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