Any graphics card recommendations? I intend to connect this to my HDTV and use it as my photo editing station (Photoshop etc)
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The system utilizes on-die graphics built into Intel Processors. This actually works surprisingly well, even for games/photo editing. The system memory can be set(in the system BIOS)to allocate up to 512MB of available ram for video graphics. When choosing a processor, the higher number of the series of Intel Graphics tends to be better than the lower. I.E Intel 2500 it not near as good as Intel HD 4000, etc. Though this may be information overload, here's a comparison: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Intel_graphics_processing_units ****ALSO Very important when choosing a processor with this Shuttle, make sure it's a socket 1155, and 65 watts or lower**** You may be able to save a couple of bucks by finding an OEM processor without a fan/heatsink because the Shuttle uses it's own(included).
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No user graphics card option. You have a DVI (1920x1200), DSub (2048x1536) and an HDMI (1920x1200) option which is enough for most applications.
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You can't fit a graphics card in the case.The graphics card is based on whatever is on the CPU and the best you can get with a 3rd generation i5/i7 is intel's HD4000 graphics. About the only other option would be to get a lower power CPU that had HD2500 graphics on it. Considering the price differences it wouldn't make any sense to go with anything other than a CPU with a HD4000 GPU on it.
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This case/design doesn't allow for add on graphics cards. Internal graphics only.
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There is no slot for added cards like display; there is a miniature slot into which I put a Wi-Fi card, and routed antennae out the rear. The Shuttle already includes VGA, DVI, and HDMI, so little need for display card; Photoshop will need powerful CPU--best LGA 1155 you can afford. I use an i3-3225.
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It has one built in. I run two monitors off what's on the board as is. Don't believe there is room for a video card even if you wanted. Great box. Love it.
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If all you're doing is editing pictures, I'd recommend a cheaper laptop, but if you're going to be using this for games, rendering, large video projects, ect. This is what you want.
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Tara, a GX280 Tower will meet your needs without a doubt. I am very impressed with its speed and memory. Enjoy!
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Get a PC with at least an HDMI connector and an i3 or Processor minimum and you should be ok with these two as the rest of the hardware should be fast enough HDMI connector is required for streaming to a HDTV via HDMI cable your pc should be able to stream no problem
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Yes, Intel HD4000. It's much better than previous generations of integrated graphics, but still not up to pay with even most low end cards. Not an issue if you don't play many games.
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I would recommend another graphics card the onboard graphics will ok but watching youtube on 1080p smoothly will be rough.. Depending on your cpu
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no you are better off getting something with a better graphic card. the card on this machine is good but not great. try the 18 inch way better card.
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Hello Scott, a GTX260 will work as it has the requisite DVI-D port. With that said, be aware that the GTX260, being an older graphics card, may struggle to run graphicly intensive applications at the monitors native resolution.
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I use PC with AMD Radeon 3D. Just hook to PC with HDMI cable. 3D looks amazing!
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make the ram 8GB and you will be flying! otherwise works pretty good with photoshop but i think that it will work as good with engineering design like autodesk, solid works and etc. You can really feel the difference between celeron or pentium proc (i wont even mention AMD...)
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As you get into the realm of high definition video you will definitely be pushing the limits of your computer. any details that you can provide regarding graphics card CPU etc. would help isolate the problem
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If you do lots of photo or video editing, it might be worth it to spend the extra $300. Graphics are up to 4x faster with the card.
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I'm using it for gaming too, i put 16 gigs of ram in, 500w power supply, and gt 630 nvidia card. Pc now is very powerful, windows ranks gaming at 7.3. I think for simple tasks youre fine. 1 tb i think would last a lifetime for just photos. Even if you take them all the time. Honestly though, get the newest HP version thats out now, this i think is 2011? model? I love it, been using it for 3 years, but get their newest.
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It depends what you need. I need 1080p because I watch film and it is realy very good. İf you want to plat games maybe you need 750 nvidia.
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This computer is built for media and graphics. It should run photoshop with no problems.
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Graphics are capable of HTPC applications (so long as you're not trying to push 4k or anything) and very light gaming, but you're much better with a discrete card like the 7750 or 7770 depending on your case-space and budget requirements.
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I use the NVIDIA Quadro 2000 for image work with Photoshop CS6 64 bit on an HP Z400 running 64 bit Windows 7, 8GB ram. It seems to work great, and I have had no issues.