Picking a PC

​Pick a PC

By Teacher Donna

A photographer

• ​needs fast and reliable storage

• needs very good graphics for photo editing

• needs a large screen, the laptop usually stays at home

​Scenario 1

Multiple Choice

What CPU would a photographer need? Pick 1 option

• Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3
  Dual-core or quad-core, good for web browsing, word processing, video calls.

• Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5
  Quad-core/hex-core, balanced performance for multitasking, light gaming, and productivity.

• Intel Core i7 / i9, AMD Ryzen 7 / 9
  High core count, strong for gaming, photo/video editing, and demanding professional tasks.

Multiple Select

What RAM would a photographer need? Pick 2 possible options

• 4 GB
  Handles very basic tasks (web, documents), but limited multitasking.

• 8–16 GB
  Good for students, office work, light editing, and moderate multitasking.

• 32 GB+
  Excellent for heavy multitasking, video editing, 3D rendering, and professional software

Multiple Choice

What storage would a Photographer need? Pick 1 opt

• 128 GB SSD (or 500 GB HDD)
  Small capacity, but SSD improves speed for everyday tasks.

• 512 GB SSD
  Fast boot, good storage for documents, photos, and some games/software.

• 1–2 TB SSD
  Large, very fast storage; handles big files like RAW photos, 4K videos, and large game libraries.

Multiple Select

What GPU would a photographer need? Pick 2 possible options

• Integrated Graphics

   (Intel UHD / AMD Vega)
  Shares system memory, fine for browsing, media, office work.

• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / RTX 3050 (Laptop)
  Entry-level dedicated GPU, good for light gaming, photo editing, and design.

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / 4080 (Laptop)
  Powerful dedicated GPU, excellent for AAA gaming, video editing, CAD, VR, and creative work.

Multiple Select

What screen and battery setup would a photographer need? Pick 2 possible options

• 15–17” screen,

  ~4–5 hrs battery
  Bigger, bulkier; okay for desk use, less mobile.

• 14–15” screen,

  ~7–8 hrs battery
  Balanced portability + usability; good for school/business.

• 13–14” slim ultrabook,

  ~10–15 hrs battery
  Lightweight, very portable; excellent for travel, distance learning.