Do you use Macs or PC's for drawing?

heterodont 2016-12-14 20:14:08 UTC #21

Researching helps a lot with a PC because there really isn't any one type of pc that is the same as mac as mac is solely made by apple, meanwhile pcs have different companies that make different desktops/laptops.

afaik the only thing that matters with getting a good drawing computer is its processing power (cpu) and the RAM. Reading about the SSD/HDD it seems like the SSD is faster at processing information such as opening files, but it doesn't really help the performance of the computer overall.

NanettesClouds 2016-12-14 20:30:18 UTC #22

Actually that's not quiiiteeee right. Most drawing software doesn't require that much power unless you're using a lot of filters and layers and a really large resolution. Photoshop actually has an upper limit to how much ram it will use, Watch this video for more info about that.

The CPU/GPU doesnt really matter either unless you do a lot of video editing and/or gaming, or running a bunch of high-rez monitors, or plan on doing A LOT of multitasking. Heres a video about that.

the SSD/HDD thing is very much a preference thing, SDD's are faster than an HDD, but they have a much shorter lifespan, personally I prefer SSD's because I like not having to wait around for my artwork to save, and knowing my previous computer track record, my computer is more likely to fail because I spill something on it than the SDD dying from too much use. Here's a video about SDD's vs HDD's.

As far as windows VS mac's go, it's mostly preference, but you can probably get a PC with better guts than a mac for the same price. Also, most PC's have actual ports :V

Based on OP's other posts/profile it seems like they're trying to take steps to be more professional with their art, and the truth about that is that there isnt really a magic tool that will make your art more professional. You gotta experiment and find what works for you.

heterodont 2016-12-14 21:07:51 UTC #23

Research into parts for individual purposes before buying a computer helps a lot is what it boils down to, haha

I know enough for my own purposes but not really much else beyond that - so it was based on my perspective from my own research I did looking into my own needs for a computer. AFAIK photoshop is really the only one that's super dependent on a good computer build? and even then I think it only handles up to 64 gb of ram, but even that's pushing it unless you work on gigantic files like you mentioned.

gateofselidor 2016-12-15 00:37:58 UTC #24

I've been using Macs for nearly 20 years, because I grew up in a Mac-using household. Windows works just fine, and I'm not uncomfortable using one for creative work, but I have a strong preference for Macs. They're not as easy to customise, so you have to spend a lot to get the right setup to begin with, but I've always found them very reliable and high quality. While they're marketed as being easy for casual users, there's also plenty of depth to them for a more experienced user (though Apple does like to go to ever-further lengths to hide these features).

SirHellsir 2016-12-15 01:17:12 UTC #25

I used Macs in college and there wasn't really any difference between them and my pc. And I actually crashed one doing a render, so, not very impressed. If you're willing to pay for a mac, might as well get a pc twice as powerfull.
And for programs, most exist for both OS. Whenever I found an exclusive one, is an app on Iphone.

If you are a casual user, you can get a computer with Linux I have used them and they are super user friendly

Mharz 2016-12-15 01:52:52 UTC #26

I used PCs since ever since I was young and I prefer it than the overpriced Mac (you know what I mean). First there's more compatible softwares on PC than on Mac. Naw I don't wanna be too judgemental but I've never used Mac nor even hold one. So I'm pretty much biased here.

I used a windows 8 laptop (i5, 8gb, nvidia 840m) here and I rarely have problems with it and it's pretty reliable in digital works... As long as I don't play high end games cus those games broke my previous laptop.

keac 2016-12-15 04:52:51 UTC #27

Mind is malfunctioning

jennula 2016-12-15 07:34:31 UTC #28

I used PC until 2010, got a macbook pro that I loved, but I'm now back on PC again. I got a really good deal on a machine, and I was in desperate need for something new.
My current PC runs on Win10, and it works great with my Cintiq and Manga Studio ) However, I use mac (and Photoshop) on my dayjob, so I'm always pressing the wrong short keys when I work XD

KoreanTacos 2016-12-15 07:39:29 UTC #29

I use paper and pen... and then I do my coloring on PC.

sauropasquini 2016-12-15 08:46:47 UTC #30

I start to draw on my Android tablet using Medibang Paint. Then I export to PSD and I add all the backgrounds and colors using Photoshop.
Then I import the PSD file into InDesign where I add all dialogues and some special effects, properly layered (drawings, italian text, english text), then I export to PNG files and finally again in Photoshop to create all needed miniatures and sizes.

Photoshop and Indesign are on a Mac, but they can be on a PC as well, because they are exactly the same.