Yeats
All-Pro
- Location
- New Jersey, USA
- Name
- Chris
Bill, it's pretty tough to beat what's in the OP, unless you are going for small upgrades in CPU performance in exchange for large quantities of cash. Intel has a new line of CPU's coming out next month, which will be a little faster and use less power than the current models.
A monitor recommendation is subject to the user's tastes. How large is comfortable for you? Do you prefer a glossy or matte screen? Do you process your images in SRGB, or do you require a larger color gamut? A popular model for enthusiasts is the Dell U2713HM, a 27", 8-bit IPS display. It usually sells for ~ $600 USD, but is sometimes on sale for less.
Many people (including me) have a dual-monitor setup. My main monitor is a 24" Dell U2412m, and my secondary monitor is my old 20" Dell.
A monitor recommendation is subject to the user's tastes. How large is comfortable for you? Do you prefer a glossy or matte screen? Do you process your images in SRGB, or do you require a larger color gamut? A popular model for enthusiasts is the Dell U2713HM, a 27", 8-bit IPS display. It usually sells for ~ $600 USD, but is sometimes on sale for less.
Many people (including me) have a dual-monitor setup. My main monitor is a 24" Dell U2412m, and my secondary monitor is my old 20" Dell.