Monitor / graphics cards recommendations for photo editing with ASUS H170M PLUS

[mike2rc]

Hello,

I recently had my tower rebuilt with an ASUS H170M Plus motherboard, Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB, and a 2TB WD drive previously installed. Also, the new CPU is a Quad-Core i7-7700 LGA1151 3.6GHz 8M Cache 65W 4Core 8Threads Processor and Memory, 32GB upgrade; (2x16GB) DDR4 DRAM 2133MHz (PC4 17000) Memory Kit. I can upgrade to 64GB. I’m using Window 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems (KB4054517).

I wanted to upgrade my NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti to a GTX 1050 or 1060. My friend said that my GTX 550 Ti was fine but I now have my doubts…it’s old. He’s in my photo club but does little editing due to his work schedule. I don’t or seldom game but do a LOT of Photoshop, Lightroom and want color accuracy and excellent graphics that are very easy on the eyes as well.

One of his recommended new monitors I purchased was a LG 32” IPS LED 32MP58 with 1080p. It’s good for sitting back and watching You Tube but the text resolution, Word and overall resolution is LOUSY. My first question is would a new graphics card “REALLY” help a large 32” monitor with only 1080p? I’ll probably daisy chain this with a new monitor.

As of today I’m looking at a Dell UltraSharp U2715H 27-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor (2560 x 1440) on Amazon for $360.00; good price although Dell seems to be priced a tad higher. I do like Samsung and LG IPS monitors. So I’m looking at monitors in that neighborhood with excellent resolution for photo editing and would even go 3480 x 2160 at that price point.

Also I would appreciate input on a quality GC for editing for the ASUS mainboard listed above. It seems the GTX 1060 and 1070’s are dropping in price every month. Also, two fan versus one fan? I will have You Tube tutorials, Photoshop and Lightroom going at the same time.

He did install a new Power Supply, EVGA 600 B1, 80+ BRONZE 600W, 3 Year Warranty. It’s very quiet and my older Swing tower runs very cool. If a two fan graphics card is only $20.00 more, it’s not a big deal.

Dell UltraSharp U2715H 27-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor on Amazon (seems like a great price) link: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-UltraSha...486992011&th=1

Any monitor and graphics card suggestions for my needs and motherboard would be appreciated!
Sincerely,
Mike

[photolady]

Which ever you buy, your monitor needs calibrating to get true colors. And the 550 Ti should be okay. I used one for years editing photos, and never had a problem. PhotoShop and Lightroom benefit most from system memory. The more the better they preform.

[mike2rc]

Thanks, that will save me money on a graphics card!

[photolady]

Thanks, that will save me money on a graphics card!

You're welcome!