- Joined
- Aug 5, 2020
- Messages
- 38
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Z490 Vision G
- CPU
- Intel i5 10400
- Graphics
- Gigabyte Radeon RX580 8Gb
Hey guys! Looking to do my first build. Primary use will be Lightroom/Photoshop 2020 on Catalina. No plans for overclocking or fancy RGB stuff - I just need good, consistent performance without delays during the editing process. I’d appreciate any critique on the following selection:
Gigabyte Z390 GAMING X ATX
Intel i5 9400 6 Core 2.9Ghz 9MB Cache, LGA 1151 6 Core/ 6 Threads
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB M.2
Corsair Carbide 275R Black Glass Edition ATX MidTower Gaming Case
PSU EVGA 600 BR 600W Power Supply 80+ Bronze
Memory 32Gb: Either (2x) "Corsair Vengeance 16GB RAM 2x 8GB, DDR4, 3200MHz 16GB 2 x 288 DIMM, Unbuffered, 16-18-18-36, LPX Black Heat spreader, 1.35V" or (1x) "Corsair Vengeance Pro RGB 32GB RAM 2x 16GB, DDR4, 3200MHz 32GB 2 x 288 DIMM, CL16, Unbuffered, Black Heat spreader, 1.35v"
I figured the CPU a good balance of performance/budget based on local prices. I’d do the 9900k but it’s literally twice the price.
Can I get started with this project by using the onboard (CPU) Intel graphics vs an external GPU card? I’d like to see how much that basic platform provides without the additional $300 GPU. If nothing else it helps to spread out the $ and get going. Appreciate thoughts esp from anyone extensively using Lightroom specifically.
I'm also planning to use the cooling included with the CPU. I'm guessing Intel wouldn't sell it if it weren't up to the task (keeping in mind no immediate plans to over-clock).
I need to insure 970 EVO+ firmware is current and update if not.
Memory: Probably the thing I know least about. I'd ideally like to install 32Gb now and leave room for an additional 32Gb. Is it true that using 4 slots with smaller DIMM's is better and larger DIMM's in less slots? And I have no need for the RGB thing - can I just use the ram and not worry about the RGB?
Thanks
G.
Gigabyte Z390 GAMING X ATX
Intel i5 9400 6 Core 2.9Ghz 9MB Cache, LGA 1151 6 Core/ 6 Threads
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB M.2
Corsair Carbide 275R Black Glass Edition ATX MidTower Gaming Case
PSU EVGA 600 BR 600W Power Supply 80+ Bronze
Memory 32Gb: Either (2x) "Corsair Vengeance 16GB RAM 2x 8GB, DDR4, 3200MHz 16GB 2 x 288 DIMM, Unbuffered, 16-18-18-36, LPX Black Heat spreader, 1.35V" or (1x) "Corsair Vengeance Pro RGB 32GB RAM 2x 16GB, DDR4, 3200MHz 32GB 2 x 288 DIMM, CL16, Unbuffered, Black Heat spreader, 1.35v"
I figured the CPU a good balance of performance/budget based on local prices. I’d do the 9900k but it’s literally twice the price.
Can I get started with this project by using the onboard (CPU) Intel graphics vs an external GPU card? I’d like to see how much that basic platform provides without the additional $300 GPU. If nothing else it helps to spread out the $ and get going. Appreciate thoughts esp from anyone extensively using Lightroom specifically.
I'm also planning to use the cooling included with the CPU. I'm guessing Intel wouldn't sell it if it weren't up to the task (keeping in mind no immediate plans to over-clock).
I need to insure 970 EVO+ firmware is current and update if not.
Memory: Probably the thing I know least about. I'd ideally like to install 32Gb now and leave room for an additional 32Gb. Is it true that using 4 slots with smaller DIMM's is better and larger DIMM's in less slots? And I have no need for the RGB thing - can I just use the ram and not worry about the RGB?
Thanks
G.
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