Hello from Iowa

Hi to all !
Am glad I finally joined this site. I have visited this site often.
I need some info and am sure I'll get it here. I'm not a gamer, nor am I a computer whiz. I am looking for info on what processor is good for an image editor. I currently have a AMD 3400+ 64 -- processor speed 2.4. I', thinking of getting a different pc and am quite confused on what to get ? Any suggestions ? thanks--tom

 

Thanks David GP,
I was very vague with my question, sorry. I'm thinking of getting a new pc and not sure whether AMD or INtel processor is way to go.?

My image editor is Corel Paint Shop Pro X3. It has more features than I'll ever use. My present pc seems slow with this software and I thought I'd make sure that whatever new pc I get would handle the X3 easily.

I will try the Microsoft Photo gallery. Who knows, it might work perfectly for me.


I've been checking prices on refurbished computers. Look as a way to save some money.

thank you-----tom

 

I'm from Iowa too

For imagine editing it would depend on what software you are using, I personally just use paint, Photoshop is good too.
Apple computers have a lot of programs for editing, If you would want you could buy a used mac book air, I would stay away from apple products as they can be pricey.
Personally i have an AMD fx 8120 3.1GHz, It handles anything with ease, gaming, video editing, server hosting etc..

Whats your price range, I'd be glad to help you out.

 

My main image editor is Corel paint Shop Pro X3. I don't use it a lot , but when I do I like it to work smoothly.

I'm thinking of buying a refurbished pc, seems as a guy can save a few bucks.

Other than image editing I do a little video editing. When I do, its very little.Other than my wife playing casino games there will be no games played on the pc.

I have found this refurbished pc for around $300, is this a good deal and do you think it will do for my work?---HP Pavilion p6823w Desktop PC 3.5GHz AMD Phenom II X 2 1TB HDD 4GB DDR3 Win 7 HP.

I know for this small $ I can't get q powerful pc, but really don't need one.

Most of my photography still film, but on occasions I shoot digital out of need.

 

I did used to own an AMD phenom II x4
It really did everything i need well, You should learn how to build a computer, Its much much much cheaper (Assuming desktops)

As for the onboard graphics the phenom should play any games your wife throws at it

 

Thanks for all the help !

Will check out Gimp. Did a fast read through of it, and it has a lot of features.

Computers can do some pretty amazing things.

Again-thanks to all who took time to help me !! tom