Re: Quad core photoshop report

monitor is really great (not yet convinced the colour is better but there
is not much in it). I am a professional photographer so sit at the
computer for days working on files up to about 1.2GB and find the new
system great with most operations only taking seconds.

Malcolm


Thanks Malcolm, just what I was after.
For my situation, I wouldn't be able to afford a EIZO LCD so will keep
with my Mitsubishi CRT (although only 17"). Haven't heard of many other
LCDs that would be good enough for photo work.
The extra swap file harddrive sounds good. I imagine this helps by itself.
I presume the swap file location can be set-up in PS? Do you use this as a
swap file disk for other software?
I like the idea of a Gigabyte MOB - they always seem to get good reviews.
I am hearing mixed feedback on Windows Vista. I believe this handles large
RAM OK compared to XP Pro. I believe XP Pro won't recognize gab RAM, for
example. Do you have any comments regarding either keeping with XP Pro or
changing to Vista??
Can I assume that the copy of CS3 I have (few months old) will be
adaptable to Quadcore as per jjs post (re recoding of PS) or is it only
the latest shipping copy?
regards
Benny

Correction:
Should read "I believe XP Pro won't recognize 4Gb RAM, for example."


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