Build for Adobe CC

[SparksIT]

My Sister is need of a new desktop computer for freelancing graphic design job. Normally she would use a work provided computer, but in this case she has to provide her own with no reimbursement. She would prefer a Dell, but I could persuade her to look else where if needed. She is trying to keep the budget as close to $1000 with a possible 20% increase if it can be justified. The computer needs be compatible with Adobe Creative Cloud - https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html, specifically Photoshop, Illistrator, inDesign, and Bridge.

After viewing Dell's site for computers we are looking at a Base Dell Precision T1700 mini-tower, with an upgrade to Core i5-4590, upgraded PSU to 365W (vs 290w), and few odds and ends totaling $750. I would buy after market memory to get it up to 16GB for about $60. The question is the GPU and Monitor, while the computer can come configured with GPU's compatible with Adobe CC, they are overpriced. So the thought was to buy one after the fact and install it. I've built all my computers for the last 15 years, so installing it is a non-issue. The problem is I haven't been paying attention to the GPU's for the last couple years to know which to recommend. I've specifically recommended the 365W PSU to try to get a beefier GPU.

The last issue is Monitors, I have no idea what type of monitor to recommend for Graphic design work. Any help here would be helpful.

 

[Bearmann]

I would get the nVidia GTX 950 which recommends a 350 watt PSU (I would get the the MSI GeForce GTX 950 Gaming 2G if it will fit the case).


For a monitor, I suggest one of the Dell IPS monitors- the UltraSharp monitors. The ones with the self contained LUT are preferred, but may be out of budget. I believe these are the models U2413, U2516D, & UP2716D. You can frequently get a great deal on Dell computers/monitors in the Dell outlet with a coupon. You will probably eventually need a i1 Display Pro for the monitor, but the above monitors come with a factory calibration of Delta-E <2, so you may be fine for some time without an external calibration device.