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A new computer for graphic work (2D only)

Jan 24, 2015 1:22AM PST

Hello.
Im a photographer and im buying a new computer
This is the set up i had in mind:

Intel Core i5 4460
ASRock H97 Anniversary, Sockel 1150, ATX
16GB Kit Crucial Ballistix Sport Series DDR3-1600, CL9
MS-Tech CA-0150 Case Mini
be quiet! STRAIGHT POWER 10 400W
Crucial MX100 SSD 256GB (2,5", 7mm)
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 - Pro PWM Rev.2
Samsung SH-224DB schwarz

I will install the os on the ssd and buy the internal hdd later, i have few external hdds i can use untill.
Since i work only in 2d i dont need a super graphic card

Is the i5 a good processor?

Is this a good choice?
The ammount would be ca 600$

thanks!

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As to the CPU, it's good.
Jan 24, 2015 1:36AM PST

But the work looks to be more where a better than average DISPLAY matters. I find folk fret over CPU and such but end up with a display that is neither color correct or calibrated. All their work comes out a little blue, green or some other skewed issue.

My son with with a Pantone Huey to fix that.
Bob

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Thanks
Jan 24, 2015 1:42AM PST

Display is not an issue, i have an Eizo Coloredge monitor with an xrite i1 pro
Just my old computer died and im geting a new one.
Thanks!

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Good to read.
Jan 24, 2015 1:49AM PST

About 98% of folk don't know about color calibration. I guess for Warhol, the color may not matter.
Bob

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But this you have to double check.
Jan 24, 2015 8:30AM PST

Will the mobo fits in this box? I am not too sure.