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One of the most crucial components of an Adobe Lightroom Classic workstation is the processor, sometimes known as the CPU. Even though GPU acceleration is becoming more popular, the CPU you choose will still often have a considerably greater influence on system performance at this point. There is a limit to how many cores Lightroom Classic can successfully utilize, so keep in mind that a CPU with more theoretical power is not always preferable. Getting the correct CPU is more crucial than getting a more costly one because, in many circumstances, paying more money might actually result in inferior performance. Processors with 64-bit support for SSE 4.2 are recommended for Lightroom Classic. Still, a large number of cores (more than about 8) usually comes in handy for a select few operations, such as preview generation and exporting.

The size and quantity of photos you will be dealing with will determine how much RAM you actually need; however, for all of our systems, we normally advise at least 16 GB of RAM. 32GB of RAM ought to be sufficient for the majority of users' operations. However, you could want 64GB or more system RAM if you deal with particularly huge photos/catalogs or utilize the computer for additional tasks like editing large photographs (750MB+) in Photoshop.

Since most operations in Lightroom Classic don't really require an upgraded video card, we usually advise getting a mid-range GPU to handle the demands of Photoshop and other related apps that do require a GPU. Since Lightroom Classic does not heavily use the GPU, VRAM is typically not a concern. If you have a 4K display, we recommend having at least 4GB to 6GB of VRAM, although all the video cards we currently offer for Lightroom have at least 8GB of VRAM.

Primary Drive: OS/Software (SSD/NVMe): Includes your operating system and the base Lightroom installation. An SSD is highly recommended as it will greatly improve how fast the OS and programs startup, but you can also upgrade to a faster NVMe drive for a small performance benefit. The recommended storage for installation of software is not more than 15 GB.

Since the primary drive will primarily be used to store Windows and software, including all software (except large games), it doesn't need to be that large for the majority of users; a 500GB SSD will be enough.

Secondary Drive: Project Files (Platter/SSD/NVMe) If possible, it is a good idea to keep your photos and catalogs on a secondary drive. For most users, even a platter drive should be more than fast enough, although an SSD tends to be snappier and will often smooth out your workflow.