Yeah, you'll definitely want the Intel processor for that or a top level AMD. I don't know as much about AMD processors to know which are the better ones. The Intel processors are better for things like graphics programs simply because they have more memory for the program to use. If you don't have a powerful enough processor then that's when the computer will start crashing and you can actually burn out your motherboard as well.
The i5 should be sufficient. I have an i5 in my current laptop, the one that runs Skyrim on high. How much RAM do the various laptops have? And do they have separate graphics cards or just what's on the motherboard? Those are the two things that I think could be an issue with using Photoshop and watching movies.
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Date: 2012-10-01 02:31 am (UTC)The i5 should be sufficient. I have an i5 in my current laptop, the one that runs Skyrim on high. How much RAM do the various laptops have? And do they have separate graphics cards or just what's on the motherboard? Those are the two things that I think could be an issue with using Photoshop and watching movies.