At Puget Systems, we do a LOT of testing. We believe that computers should be a pleasure to purchase and own. Workstations built for photo editing should get that work done, and not be a hindrance. To do that, they need to have the right hardware for the job.
We take it on as our mission to test and validate the industry’s most popular photography applications, ensuring that those programs run properly and that our computer configurations are optimized for both smooth editing and quick execution of batch processing. We have also decided to freely share the information we gather from our testing with the wider PC community! With the advice and data we publish, you can rest assured that our photo editing PC recommendations are tailored to suit your photography workflow.
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Photo Editing for Pros and Enthusiasts
Digital cameras and editing programs have opened up a whole new realm of possibilities for photographers at both the professional and consumer levels. Touching up portraits, stitching large landscapes, and a variety of other options are just a click away, but having a powerful computer is essential when it comes to processing modern, high-resolution images quickly and efficiently.
The bulk of the load for a photo editing pc rests on the processor, so that becomes a very important selection. Equally important is making sure the processor has enough memory (RAM) to work with when editing. If you run low on memory then Windows and editing programs (like Photoshop) will start to use hard drive space instead, which is incredibly slower. Even with enough RAM, drive speed continues to play a role. The performance offered by solid-state drives is particularly beneficial for the OS and applications, while traditional hard drives are still the logical choice for mass storage of pictures and other data.
The video card plays a less vital role here than in things like gaming or 3D design, but it is worth getting a card with a healthy amount of onboard RAM if you are using recent versions of Photoshop or Lightroom. You will also want to pay attention to the number of monitors supported and what connections are available, and if you have a high-end screen then it may be worth looking for features such as a 10-bit color gamut. For this task, the monitor is really the more important part in the graphics chain. A screen with good viewing angles, evenly distributed backlighting, and plenty of options to adjust color reproduction is key in helping ensure that what you see on the computer translates accurately to real-life.
Why Choose Puget Systems?
Built specifically for you
Rather than getting a generic workstation, our systems are designed around your unique workflow and are optimized for the work you do every day.
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We make sure our representatives are as accessible as possible, by phone and email. At Puget Systems, you can actually talk to a real person!
Fast Build Times
By keeping inventory of our most popular parts, and maintaining a short supply line to parts we need, we are able to offer an industry leading ship time.
Lifetime Labor & Tech Support
Even when your parts warranty expires, we continue to answer your questions and even fix your computer with no labor costs.
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