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mountainlion

mountainlion

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My computer is running Windows XP(Version 2002).
As i'm into graphics work and want to use the full features of cs4,i need to update my graphics card and anything else for that matter.
I was reading a review about cs4 and i came across this.
Nvidia have long been the favourites for handling the OpenGL platform ever since they snapped technology from 3dFX and used it in the Geforce line of cards. Aside from this, Adobe developed the feature together with Nvidia. Chipsets like the 8600, 8800, and 9800 can still be found for relatively inexpensive prices and should all provide fantastic performance when handling images.The card must also support shader model.
Am i better off buying anew system or not.
If anyone has any suggestions,can you give me the links,so i can go and buy them,obviously from O.C.
 
here is the spec of my computer.

Manufacturer : Dell Dimension DIM3000
Mainboard : Dell Computer Corp. 0K8980
Chipset : Intel i865GV
Processor : Intel Pentium 4 @ 2800 MHz
Physical Memory : 1024 MB (1 x 1024 DDR-SDRAM )
Video Card : Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
Hard Disk : ST380011A (80 GB)
DVD-Rom Drive : SONY CDRW/DVD CRX330E
DVD-Rom Drive : PHILIPS DVDR1648P1
Monitor Type : Dell Computer DELL E773p - 15 inches
Network Card : Intel Corporation PRO/100 VE Network Connection
Operating System : Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.01.2600 Service Pack 3
DirectX : Version 9.0c

MAINBOARD

Manufacturer : Dell Computer Corporation
Mainboard : Dell Computer Corp. 0K8980
Bios : Dell Computer Corporation
Chipset : Intel i865GV
Physical Memory : 1024 MB DDR-SDRAM
LPC bus : Yes
PCI Bus : Yes
AGP Bus : Yes
USB Bus : Yes
SMBus/i2c Bus : Yes
Bus HyperTransport : No
Bus CardBus : No
Bus FireWire : No

PROCESSOR

Processor : Intel Pentium 4
Frequency : 2800 MHz - (current : 2793.39 MHz)
Support : Socket 478 mPGA
Data Cache L1 : 16 KB
Trace Cache L1 : 12 Kµops
Cache L2 : 1024 KB
FPU Coprocessor : Present
Processor activity : : 1%

VIDEO

Number of monitor : 1
Monitor Type : Dell Computer DELL E773p
Video Card : Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
Current Display : 1024x768 pixels at 60 Hz in True Colors (32-bit)
OpenGL : Yes
GDI Plus : Yes
 
Even though CS4 does use the GPU a lot I do think it would be worth you looking at getting a new system if possible, one with core2 architecture as CS4 is optimised for Intel based chips now...

Stelly
 
These are 2 specs i have my eye on,seen as i have to update my computer.Can you tell me what you think,remember i don't want it for games,only graphics work.
SPEC 1

Case: Antec NSK4000 II Midi Black/Silver ATX Case
Motherboard:Asus M3N HD-HDMI.
Power Supply: ThermalTake 420W TR2 Performance PSU
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750+ Black Edition (2.70Ghz x 2) Socket AM2+
Hard Drive: 500GB, SATA2 300-7200rpm
Memory: 8GB DDR2 800Mhz RAM
Graphics: Palit 1GB GeForce GTS250 Super DDR3 PCI-Express 2.0 GPU
Audio: Realtek ALC1200 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Optical Drive(s): 22x DVD ± Dual Layer ReWriter
Broadband Ready: NVIDIA Gigabit MAC
USB Ports: 2 Front / 6 Rear
Additional Connectivity: 1 x HDMI, 1 x IEEE1394, 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output

SPEC2

Processor:AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 2.7GHz x2
Graphics:GeForce 9500GT 1GB HDMI PCI-Express Graphics Card
Memory:4GB DDR2 667Mhz/PC2-6400 Memory
Hard Drive:500GB,SATA 2 Interface-7200rpm
Samsung DVD Writer-Writes DVDs @ 22x & CDs @ 48x
Memory Card Reader-SM / CF / MD / MS / MS Pro / SD & MMC,Also has USB Port
NETWORK CONNECTIVITY:Wireless 802.11b/g LAN Card Included,10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ45).Hi Speed USB 2.0 Connections for Broadband Modems
MOTHERBOARD & OTHER FEATURES:7 x Hi Speed USB 2.0 Ports (4 on rear, 3 in Front)
6 Channel Audio (5.1) (Plus Headphone & Mic Socket on Front)
1 Spare PCI x1 Slot (To add extras components in future)
1 PCI-E x16 Slot (Taken up by Graphics Card)
1 Spare PCI Slot (Other already taken up by Wireless LAN Card)
10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN (RJ45 Connection for Broadband/Router etc)
PSU:400 Watt Power Supply,24Pin + 4 Pin ATX Supply,Spare Molex & FDD Connectors available for future upgrades

Now i have to tell you that spec 1 costs £165.00 more.As i'm no expert,could you give me some advice on which one to choose,ta.
 
I know its a little more but I wold go with the black edition :) If your not using a 64bit OS you might want to reduce the RAM to 2Gb as 32bit OS do not using that much RAM

Stelly
 
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