u/TomorrowDirect2

Not sure what the sweet spot is for RAM when it comes to Photoshop. Seeing 16GB, 32GB and even 64GB recommended everywhere and it’s getting confusing.

I’m mainly gonna use Photoshop for photo editing, thumbnails, posters, and some pretty large PSD files with lots of layers. Usually there’ll be other stuff open too like Chrome with a bunch of tabs, Discord, Spotify, etc.

Would 16GB be enough for that kind of use or is 32GB worth paying extra for? I don’t wanna get 16GB now and end up having to upgrade pretty soon if Photoshop starts eating all the memory.

And what about 64GB? Is there actually a noticeable benefit for Photoshop or is that mostly useful for people working with huge files, tons of layers, or doing professional work?

Also does RAM speed matter much here, or is capacity way more important? Trying to put together a PC without spending money on stuff that won’t make much difference.

For people using Photoshop regularly, how much RAM are you running and does it feel like enough? Any real-world difference between 16GB and 32GB would be helpful.

PC is just sitting on the desktop, maybe Chrome with a couple tabs open, and Task Manager is showing CPU usage jumping between 70-90%. Sometimes it drops for a few seconds then shoots right back up. Everything feels kinda sluggish too, especially opening apps or switching between windows.

Checked the obvious stuff and there doesn't seem to be any big program running in the background. Windows Defender is showing normal, no huge downloads or updates happening, and I already closed a bunch of startup apps. Still getting crazy CPU usage.

The weird part is the PC isn't even doing anything demanding. No games, no rendering, no video editing, nothing like that. Just normal browsing.

Could this be some Windows process or maybe a driver causing it? Also wondering if malware can cause this even when nothing suspicious is showing up.

What should I actually check in Task Manager to figure out what's eating the CPU? Should I be looking at individual processes, CPU speed, or something else?

Any easy troubleshooting steps would help, still pretty new to PC stuff.

It’s not huge or anything but it’s definitely noticeable, especially when playing games where timing matters. Like I’ll hear a gunshot or button sound just a split second after it actually happens on screen. Wired connection seems fine, so I’m guessing it’s something with the wireless connection? Is this just normal with wireless headsets or should there be basically zero delay? Could it be interference from WiFi or other devices nearby? Also wondering if the PS5 settings can cause this somehow. Don’t really wanna switch back to wired if there’s an easy fix for it. Anyone else dealt with this? What actually helped reduce the delay?

How do you guys figure out if a used PC is actually worth buying? Found a couple listings that look decent for the price, but specs on paper dont really tell the whole story. One has a pretty good CPU and GPU but the seller didnt mention temps or how old the parts are. Another one is cheaper but looks like its been sitting around for a while.

What should I check before buying? Like CPU/GPU temps, SSD health, RAM, PSU, motherboard, fans, etc? Is there any specific benchmark or quick test I should run while checking the PC? Also how important is the power supply when buying used, especially if the brand/model isnt listed?

And how do you tell if the seller is hiding problems? Some listings just say "works perfectly" with barely any details lol. Should I care about dust, scratches, or parts being mismatched, or is that mostly cosmetic?

Trying to avoid buying something that looks like a crazy deal and then finding out I need to replace half the PC a week later. What are the biggest red flags you guys look for?

I have a 1TB SSD in my PS5 and somehow I’m already running outta space lol. Games are getting huge now and I keep deleting stuff just to install something new, then end up downloading the same games again later. Thinking about upgrading to either a 2TB or 4TB SSD but not sure which one actually makes more sense. 2TB seems like the safer option price-wise, but 4TB would basically let me forget about storage for a long time. For people who upgraded, is 4TB overkill for a PS5 or does it fill up faster than you’d expect? Also any SSD brands you guys recommend? Just wanna buy once and be done with it.