Best GPU for my needs in new desktop

[ivanlyf_2011]

I see. Thanks for the tip Optix... I'll see if EVGA has an extended warranty in Singapore although it's not popular over here.

[aristhrottle]

For the most part Photoshop only benefits from having an OpenGL capable video card, which I think is nearly any video card made in a long while. Photoshop does support GPU acceleration, but only using their 3D tools. GPU acceleration is much more prominent in After Effects and Premiere, especially if you plan on getting CS5.5.

CPU wise Photoshop is really only intensive when applying filters to really large images, applying lens blurs, or raytracing a 3D scene. If you don't see yourself doing any of those than any decent CPU is going to be fine your you.

[grifter11]

The Bulldozer AMD CPU's will be released on or after June 11,2011. There will be 2) 8-core FX 81xx ,1) 6-core 6110, and 1) 4-core 4110 CPU of the bulldozer family to be released. The 8-core bulldozer CPU will have the performance of the i7 2600 SB CPU. And the 6-core and 4-core CPU's to have the same performance of the i5 2500 SB CPU's.