Desktop Recommendations

[mjvolzer]

I've upgraded to CS3 and 3DS Max 2008 and while they still run on my current desktop I'm looking to be a new system it's starting to show it's age. I was hoping some experts could make some recommendations on processors, RAM, video cards ect. How much do I really need and what would be overkill. Specific brands(Boxx, Dell, HP) and information greatly appreciated.

 

[The Stevesy]

What's your budget for a new desktop?

 

[tcindie]

I prefer to build my own, because it gives you the most options on parts, and generally the overall cost is less.

There really is no such thing as overkill, since Adobe will make use of all the processing cores available to it (up to 16), and you can never have too much ram. Even if you were to build something WAY beyond the specs you need right now, you'll just be making a system that will last longer into the future.