Help me configure new Photoshop MacPro plz

[zoozx]

I work with very large images 2-4 gig in size so keep that in mind. I don't play games, this is a work machine only with PS being the main app. I have 5 external fire wire drives for storage and scratch disk space with a 1 terbyte for Time Machine.

This is what I am thinking.
from Apple

2.8 quad 8 core
2 gig memory
320 HD
ATI Radeon - default card

From Other world computing or similar
500GB - 1 terabyte HD I NEED A RECOMMENDATION FOR THIS DRIVE
8 GB Ram 4 - 2GB modules Kit

Thanks for any help or suggestions!

 

[supernovastar]

Hey

I'm pretty much in the same boat as you, my main app is going to be CS3 and my files are usually around 1.5-2GB each. What you listed seems perfect, you can now dedicate more RAM for PS to use than before, and with the amount your planning (along with your scratch disk) you should be fine.

I'm affraid I can't give any advice on those HD from OWC, I ordered mying in the UK.
Just incase your interested this is what I have ordered:

From Apple:

2.8Ghz 8 Core
2GB RAM
500GB HD
8800GT (I plan on purchashing Aperture later this year)
Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
24inch Cinema Display

From Third Party:

4GB RAM from OWC
500GB Internal HD for Time Machine from OverClockers UK
160GB Internal HD for PS Sratch Disk (may seem a bit large but was only £39!)
Spyder Express Monitor Calabiration

And I already have two 250GB Externals.

 

[Mike Teezie]

Get a better drive for your main OS disk. A lot of people are recommending the Samsung F1 drives. This 750 has a 32 meg cache!

If I were you, I'd get 4 of those. One for OS, one for Photoshop scratch, then the third and fourth disks setup in a RAID 1 configuration.

 

[Peace]

My advice : Stay away from that ATI HD 2600. It's a crappy card.I got the new Mac Pro with it because I needed it quick but have ordered the 8800GT.

 

[zoozx]

According to Adobe, none of the CS3 apps will have any noticeable benefit from upgrading the Video card.

 

[darthraige]

Get a better drive for your main OS disk. A lot of people are recommending the Samsung F1 drives. This 750 has a 32 meg cache!

If I were you, I'd get 4 of those. One for OS, one for Photoshop scratch, then the third and fourth disks setup in a RAID 1 configuration.

I thought the MacPro could only support up to 16mb Cache on a drive?

 

[conancn]

My advice : Stay away from that ATI HD 2600. It's a crappy card.I got the new Mac Pro with it because I needed it quick but have ordered the 8800GT.

How crappy is it? Could u say more.