Lightroom 2 system requirements

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Gary_Minton
Aug 31, 2008
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I have recently purchased Lightroom v2, but not yet installed it. Before doing so I wanted to check that my PC is capable of running it. ‘Minimum’ requirement is for a Pentium 4 procesor, which I do not have, though I meet all other requirements. Does any one foresee problem with running Lightroom with this processor. Intel core 2 Duo CPU T5600 @1.83GHz or would I be wasting my time.
My OS is Vista for business.
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John Joslin
Aug 31, 2008
I think your processor is better than P4.

You could also ask in the Lightroom forum.
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dave_milbut
Aug 31, 2008
Intel core 2 Duo CPU T5600 @1.83GHz or would I be wasting my time.

you’re fine.
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stevent
Aug 31, 2008
I usually check the software will run on my machine before buying…

…. but that’s just me (I’m weird that way).
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dave_milbut
Aug 31, 2008
weirdo! 🙂
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Gary_Minton
Sep 1, 2008
Hi stevent, do you have a sensible answer to my question? I am simply trying to ascertain whether Lightroom will work on this PC,and I can use an alternative, if necesary. Sarchasm is, of course, the lowest form of wit!
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Freeagent
Sep 1, 2008
Gary,

The Core2Duos are a newer generation than the Pentium line. As dave said, you’re fine. Go ahead.

Sarchasm is, of course, the lowest form of wit!

Take it easy. We’re just having a little fun among ourselves. It wasn’t directed at you, since you’d already got your answer 🙂
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stevent
Sep 1, 2008
Sorry Gary, just a little needling, forgive my attempt at sarcasm.

"Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but the highest form of intelligence."
DM
dave_milbut
Sep 1, 2008
Sarchasm is, of course, the lowest form of wit!

you haven’t been here very long gary. wait until the puns start! 😉
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Don_McCahill
Sep 1, 2008
Is there not a trial of Lightroom available? If so, you could do like Stevent and make sure that it will run correctly.
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Lawrence_Hudetz
Sep 1, 2008
It’s a hard comparison, but within limits the T5600 will do well.

The T5600 is a "Mobile" processor, that is, aimed at laptops and such.

The limits include a bus speed of only 667MHz, where the better units are already at 1333MHz and some beyond. But being a dual, and if LR2 is making good use of hyperthreading, you will find it adequate.

The P4 is rather ancient.

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