JBrown
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I recently started trying the "Brenizer Method" or "Bokeh Panoramas" and has brought my computer to its knees. I was looking at the upgrade path for both and it almost seems a new laptop might be cheaper.
Example:
Cost to upgrade current computer:
I7 3770k - $320
Mobo - 130
32 Gig ram - 200
Approximately $600 or so for upgrade. Of course I already have case/hds/vid card etc so that stays the same. In the end this obviously gets me the fastest and best photo editing platform. However compare it to a laptop.
Lenovo Y500 Series:
I7
8 Gig ram - Obviously less ram but could be upgraded
GTX 660m - Faster video card then my current
Cost approximately $900
Obviously the cost is not exactly equal, but there are lower speced laptops at around $700 that just have integrated video, but same processor and ram. My hesitation is that for a little bit extra I gain similar speed (desktop will be faster no matter what) along with portability of a laptop. My biggest concern is heat from the laptop and longevity of the system. Has anyone made the switch? Do people keep both? Thoughts in general?
Example:
Cost to upgrade current computer:
I7 3770k - $320
Mobo - 130
32 Gig ram - 200
Approximately $600 or so for upgrade. Of course I already have case/hds/vid card etc so that stays the same. In the end this obviously gets me the fastest and best photo editing platform. However compare it to a laptop.
Lenovo Y500 Series:
I7
8 Gig ram - Obviously less ram but could be upgraded
GTX 660m - Faster video card then my current
Cost approximately $900
Obviously the cost is not exactly equal, but there are lower speced laptops at around $700 that just have integrated video, but same processor and ram. My hesitation is that for a little bit extra I gain similar speed (desktop will be faster no matter what) along with portability of a laptop. My biggest concern is heat from the laptop and longevity of the system. Has anyone made the switch? Do people keep both? Thoughts in general?