I need help. My external hard drive hit the floor and now it just spins without mounting. I have critical files on there. Does anyone know a reliable data recovery firm in the US that can actually get my stuff back?
crimsonstag84 said:Just looking at an AMD desktop setup with a Ryzen 7—8 cores, 16 threads, clocking in at 4.35GHz. It’s got 20MB and a 105W draw. I guess it's a solid little workhorse, maybe. I guess I'm looking at a single 16GB Crucial kit—that's two 8GB sticks of DDR4 running at 3000 MT/s. One Zalman T6 Midi-Tower ATX case, no power supply included. Just one SilentiumPC Vero L2 500W, 80+ Bronze power supply. Just one Gainward GeForce GTX 1650.Sweet. Maybe Pegasus with 4GB? I guess. A single B450M PRO4. Just one Gigabyte 240GB SSD, 2.5", SATA III, hitting around 500MB/s reads and 420MB/s writes. Just one 1TB WD Blue hard drive, 7200 RPM.
Total: $1.75 Maybe you can snag a 2% discount if you mention that this was put together on the forum—I think it involves a link to the thread and my username.$1.75
They are out of stock - Crucial 16GB Kit ( 2x8GB ) DDR4 3000 MT/s (PC4-24000) so they offered G.Skill Aegis RAM 16GB (2x8) DDR4 3000MHz....... is this swap acceptable?
crimsonstag84 said:Just looking at an AMD desktop setup with a Ryzen 7—8 cores, 16 threads, clocking in at 4.35GHz. It’s got 20MB and a 105W draw. I guess it's a solid little workhorse, maybe. I guess I'm looking at a single 16GB Crucial kit—that's two 8GB sticks of DDR4 running at 3000 MT/s. One Zalman T6 Midi-Tower ATX case, no power supply included. Just one SilentiumPC Vero L2 500W, 80+ Bronze power supply. Just one Gainward GeForce GTX 1650.Sweet. Maybe Pegasus with 4GB? I guess. A single B450M PRO4. Just one Gigabyte 240GB SSD, 2.5", SATA III, hitting around 500MB/s reads and 420MB/s writes. Just one 1TB WD Blue hard drive, 7200 RPM.
Total: $1.75 Maybe you can snag a 2% discount if you mention that this was put together on the forum—I think it involves a link to the thread and my username.$1.75
Thanks 🙂.
If we swap in a larger SSD, will it work with this setup?
GIGABYTE SSD 480GB, SATA III, 3D NAND TLC, 550MBs/480MBs
Peter Green said:Check this build out (it's right there in the second post). Honestly, for what you’re paying, you could probably squeeze in an even better Intel Core i5 4.4GHz or maybe a beefier NVMe SSD if you really wanted to flex. It's totally up to you, though.
Future IT doesn't carry those specific components.😢.
Does anyone have suggestions for a new build suitable for graphic design using parts from Future IT? My budget is around $4,500 - $1667. It doesn't need to match my initial list. It just needs to work. Thanks.
Adam Moore3 said:An HDD and an SSD serve the same basic purpose, it's just that an SSD is significantly faster and more responsive. Only a few years ago, a terabyte of SSD storage cost four times as much, making it unthinkable to include that kind of capacity in a high-end build like this.
Right now is actually a great time to pick up a new setup, especially since SSD prices have dropped so much. You definitely won't regret opting for just the SSD—plus, you won't have to deal with that annoying clicking noise from a spinning HDD 🙂 )
So they don't need an HDD at all? Can they just get a larger SSD?
Is an Intel Core i5 better or Ryzen for graphic design?
Olivia Collins5 said:Check out this link I actually picked up a similar rig just a few days ago Intel Core i5 4.4GHz 8GB RAM 256GB SSD plus a 1TB HDD GeForce GTX 1660 6GB
It went for about $450 It came with Windows 10 OEM DVD version, which was on sale along with the PC itself
Alexander Moore67 said:Getting this deal on the 5600 is a solid move. 1TB SSD Modular 700W PSU 16GB DDR4 Ryzen 5 1600 RX 580 8GB If you're picking the parts yourself, the specs look good $1723 and if they'll throw in free assembly, you're looking at a real bargain $133
Why does this configuration lack an HDD? Is one actually necessary? I have one running alongside my SSD in my own rig.
What exactly is the problem? Provide some details.
Greetings. My sister is looking to buy a computer, primarily for Photoshop, photo editing, illustration, and graphic design. My brother-in-law also wants something he can use for gaming. Any recommendations?
They found these few pre-built configurations. Are these actually good for what they need, or is it better to just pick out their own components? Would you build this at Future IT? They have a Dell monitor, plus a keyboard and mouse.
That would be a $4,500 spend. Is it worth it? $1667 No Windows included.
We’re thinking about picking up Windows 10 to run on two different computers. Is that even legal if you aren't running a business?
Ready-to-go builds:
Is this even worth considering? Check the specs on Amazon.
Is this build actually worth the price? Look at the specs. Does anyone really believe this setup justifies its tag?
Is there any point in even looking at this? Why would anyone consider such a setup?
Is this build actually worth the price? Take a look at these specs.
My sister needs a new monitor for graphic design. Her old Samsung is finally giving up on her. She’s on a tight budget, so price is a major factor. It needs to hit the essentials for design work—accurate colors and decent resolution.
We've narrowed it down to a few options. Which one actually makes sense?
Thanks for the input and advice. It looks like the budget for the monitor will be lower than expected, so we'll have to look at cheaper options. Do you think any of these meet our requirements? We'll obviously be watching movies on it. I doubt there will be any gaming involved, but one can never be sure.
Has anyone here actually used either of these monitors? I'd appreciate a few thoughts. Or better yet, suggest something else in this price range that I might have missed: $667.
I am considering a few different monitors. My main priorities are minimizing eye strain, ensuring there is no flicker, and avoiding any glossy surfaces. Does anyone have a better recommendation within this price range?
I can set aside extra budget for a monitor if necessary. I’ll look over some options and post them here. Thanks.
Since we're pulling components from Future IT, this looks like the final configuration. Does this work?
1 x WD Caviar Blue 1TB SATA 3 Hard Drive WD10EZEX 1 x GIGABYTE 120GB SSD 1 x Patriot Elite DDR4, 2666Mhz, 8GB (2x4GB)HS 1 x MS HELIOS III midi tower case 1 x LC-Power LC500-12 V2.31, 400W, 80+ Bronze Power Supply 1 x AMD Ryzen 3 2200 g 1 x 1 x MSI A320M_PRO-VD
We still need to pick a monitor. She also needs speakers, a mouse, and a keyboard. Is there anything specific I should watch out for when buying those?
