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    Will a better graphics card improve photoshop performance?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by cpimp, Sep 17, 2007.

  1. cpimp

    cpimp Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am very close to buying the Lenovo T61 and I have one specific question:
    Will a better graphics/video card improve the computers ability to run Photoshop CS2 or CS3?
    I am a photographer and the running of that program is the most important thing to me in a notebook.
     
    cpimp, Sep 17, 2007
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  2. zadillo

    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    Not really, Photoshop doesn't specifically use the GPU.

    Your best bet is to make sure to get as powerful a CPU as possible if you are looking to improve performance.

    -Zadillo
     
    zadillo, Sep 17, 2007
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  3. pacmandelight

    pacmandelight Notebook Deity

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    You probably are not using CS3 Extended which can have some 3D elements where a powerful graphics card may help. With just 2D in photoshop, a fast CPU and lots of ram is all you really need performance-wise.

    If you are a hardcore photographer, I would suggest getting an external monitor as laptop LCD screens generally have worse image quality than external monitors.
     
    pacmandelight, Sep 17, 2007
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  4. Tailic

    Tailic Notebook Deity

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    Agreed, try to get something with a IPS screen since they usually have better contrast then laptop and some desktop TN panels.
     
    Tailic, Sep 17, 2007
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  5. lifebytes

    lifebytes Notebook Geek

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    7200rpm hard drive will help a lot too.
     
    lifebytes, Sep 18, 2007
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