Project Graphic Design Build Suggestions.

[profane]

I’m currently in the process of making hardware decisions for my new build based on graphic design as the main focus. This system will be running Adobe Photoshop CS, 3D Studio Max, as well as some other programs that will need a 586 Limited Edition 72 Chevy Nova engine instead of a lawnmower engine. Here is what I have come to so far decision wise on which processor and ram to get.

CPU: Intel Pentium 4 640 Prescott 800MHz FSB 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 EM64T Processor

RAM: Two pairs of Patriot Signature 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) – (4GB total)

Suggestions on a different CPU/RAM would be appreciated. Or letting me know if those are a good match for what I am basing the build on. Thanks

 

[Duke3d87]

I would get a Pentium D. It starts at 2.8 GHz, but can easily be overclocked past that on air. It's dual core and more "future" ready.