Una key work tool for every graphic designer, without a doubt, it is their computer. If you don't have one yet, are about to change it or want to improve the one you already have, you should have these tips on how to choose the best computer at hand.
What elements should your computer have, so that it is the best when it comes to working with your design projects?
Choose the best option
It is not an easy task to choose the best option considering that the equipment is either PC or MAC You must have the appropriate capacity to be able to handle the different programs and applications fluently that every designer uses, that is, Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel, etc., especially since it is common to work with several at the same time.
Let's start by determining what to choose, whether PC or MAC
Today, the existence of computer equipment that mediates Windows is an excellent alternative that makes very useful graphics cards available to almost any user and that have become a super tool For any designer competing smoothly with MAC that so far has not presented updates that allow it to be at the forefront, perhaps by 2018 when its promised iMac Pro is on the market, we can talk about alternatives again.
Which is better to work, the laptop or the desktop?
Even though the desktop computer takes up more space, it provides the user with a better cooling system, they are much more versatile when it comes to reconfiguring them and they work faster, for these reasons the desktop computer is your best option.
Laptops to work in the design area have improved a lot and offer very good benefits to the user, which means that little by little that difference between one and the other is reduced.
The least that a computer should have, is MAC or PC, the first thing is what processor you have since this defines the power and performance of your equipment, the Intel Core i7.
RAM memory is the second most important, the minimum required is 8 GB, the ideal 16 GB and the maximum would be 32 GB, the more RAM, the less need to use the hard disk there will be
The hard disk, the most significant of this beyond its capacity, which is generally good, is the type of hard disk in which case the most recommended are the SSD as have the ability to improve team performance.
The function of the Graphic card It is very important because it processes the data sent by the processor and translates it into information that is understandable on your computer screen. The best brands that also offer variety and prices are NVIDIA AND AMD.
Ideally, the monitor should have a Good resolution and that allows a good balance in the colors, that are as reliable as possible since it is an important factor for the graphic designer, if the color space of this is done in RGB it would be optimal.
The mouse, find one that fits the hand better and is comfortable.
The mouse pad, to avoid ailments and development of pathologies associated with the constant use of the mouse, there are some on the market special ergonomic floor mats to support the wrist and avoid them.
The keyboard must be comfortable and although there are many options on the market, I would add a desktop suitable for PC so that everything is at the correct height and occupational diseases are avoided in the long run.
Finally, it is clear that regardless of the equipment you decide to use These recommendations will help you make the best decision based on your needs, the essential thing for the designer is the power of the computer and the reliability of the monitor's colors.
Hello Jorge:
The information seems very limited to me. He gives practically no advice beyond common sense.
You're right about the tower's benefits, but if your design work requires a lot of mobility, you need a laptop.
Within the i7 there are many models. I understand that you don't want to be so specific but it seems to me that you always have to remember it; I often hear people say that they have bought an i7 at a bargain price when it is actually an older generation and performs worse than a current i5 or even i3. By the way, the i5s also perform well on design tasks for tighter budgets.
Actually you can put a lot more RAM than 32GB, but yes, for now with 32GB is plenty. As for "the more RAM, the less need to use the hard drive" does not seem very accurate.
All the graphics (the chip) are AMD or NVIDIA, what changes are the assemblers. No guiding model or characteristic is given.
It is also not oriented on inches, resolution or recommended panel types for design (IPS).
I do not want to offend with my criticism but I do not think that this information is enough to guide well in the purchase of a design equipment.
A greeting.