If you’re on a 4th-, 5th-, or 6th-generation Intel chip, or AMD pre-Zen chip, even a mid-level processor and entry-level motherboard will offer a massive speed boost, as well as a host of convenient features. For a number of years, there were only marginal gains from each new generation of processors, but I think that for many users, the time has come. From generating previews on import to rendering many of the filters and sliders effects to saving and exporting speeds, the processor plays a key role. Your computer’s processor impacts every aspect of your workflow. In the individual part sections, I’ll try to indicate which aspects of the workflow they most impact. Depending on where your workflow needs a speed boost, you can focus on just maxing out a part or spreading the benefits around to all aspects of your computer. The other consideration is recognizing how you want to apportion your budget. Also, some of these upgrades may trigger the need for other upgrades, like going to a new motherboard and DDR4 memory for some processors, or a higher-wattage PSU for a newer graphics card. It’s incredibly easy, provides the best value possible for your parts, and can be done in an hour or two (it’s also a great project to undertake if you’re still in a locked-down area). For the best upgradability, consider building your own computer. You can probably replace the RAM with a higher capacity set of sticks if it isn’t soldered in or add a GPU via an external enclosure. If you have a prebuilt computer from a manufacturer like Dell or a laptop, some of these upgrades may not be possible. When you’re looking at upgrading your computer for a photography workflow, there are a few key things to consider.
It was finally that time: time for a hardware upgrade.
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I spent a bit of time refining all the software settings I could, cleaning up drivers and nudging my overclock just a little higher, but it just wasn’t enough. Everything from importing and rendering previews, to editing, to exporting the finished files was chugging along at a miserable pace. Altogether, this meant heavier files and more of them. It was partly because I’d just gotten an even higher-resolution camera and partly because I had some new client needs that meant shooting HDR brackets and more panoramas. While there are plenty of software tweaks to eke out a few more percent here and there, want to know how you can actually kick your editing workflow into high gear?Ī few months ago, I was dealing with all the usual software slowdowns in my photo editing workflow.
Lightroom is a notorious slow-poke, and higher-resolution cameras are even dragging down Photoshop.
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