[Matt Germann]

late reply, but here’s some advice if you haven’t made a purchase yet.

The power of discrete graphics in relation to photoshop is not a big factor to consider. Even the lowest end modern graphics cards are limited by the cpu (when talking about photoshop). A low end graphics card has basically the same effect in photoshop openGL performance as a super high end car. The only difference being that a high end graphics card will eat your battery for lunch. So if you don’t game, don’t bother with the top end card.

Use the money you save by making sure to get a fast quad core sandy bridge processor. Also, make sure the system you’re buying has a good screen. Don’t worry about resolution and contrast, or even led backlighting, just try and get something with an IPS panel (or pva or anything but a standard TN panel). Dell has previously offered premium screens as an upgrade.

In conclusion, shop for processor and screen, and opt for the lower end discrete graphics option.