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aliquidparadigm · 05-04-2010, 02:59 AM

Assuming you've tried this with little or no success already, you'd need a new CPU.

Which means a new mobo. Which means new RAM.

The cheapest options which will get the job done are...

CPU
MOBO
RAM - only real rule with RAM: if you intend to run it at speeds higher than, oh, 800MHz, you should probably buy sticks with a cooling solution.

PSU-wise, it really depends on how decent the one you have is. That CPU/MOBO/RAM combo shouldn't really push any decent PSU too far.

If you want to play it safe, here's a cheap PSU which will more than do the job.

As far as video card goes, that has almost nothing to do with Photoshop performance, so it's moot.

edit: If you're just looking for a video card which will fit your budget and system, that'd be the 5750/5770, depending on what prices you can find.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131330

05-04-2010, 02:59 AM	#13
aliquidparadigm Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Triple Creek, Beaverton, Oregon, USA Posts: 279 Video Card: ASUS EAH6950 DCII/2DI4S/1GD5	Assuming you've tried this with little or no success already, you'd need a new CPU. Which means a new mobo. Which means new RAM. The cheapest options which will get the job done are... CPU MOBO RAM - only real rule with RAM: if you intend to run it at speeds higher than, oh, 800MHz, you should probably buy sticks with a cooling solution. PSU-wise, it really depends on how decent the one you have is. That CPU/MOBO/RAM combo shouldn't really push any decent PSU too far. If you want to play it safe, here's a cheap PSU which will more than do the job. As far as video card goes, that has almost nothing to do with Photoshop performance, so it's moot. edit: If you're just looking for a video card which will fit your budget and system, that'd be the 5750/5770, depending on what prices you can find. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131330 __________________ I don't own a gun because I am a responsible drug user; you don't want guns and mushrooms on the same playing field. compenis: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3600MHz w/Zalman 9700 Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS4 Kingston HyperX 8192MB DDR2 PC8500 @ 533MHz 5-5-5-15-2T Hannspree HF-289HJB (28", Widescreen) @ 1920x1200; Pioneer 6070HD @ 1280x720 Cooler Master RC-690-KKN1-GP with stock fans, 1 Zalman ZM-F3 120mm, and 2 Scythe SY1225SL12H 120mm fans. Last edited by aliquidparadigm : 05-04-2010 at 03:05 AM.