Quick Answer

Delivery to Standerton for a photo editing and retouching setup takes 2-3 working days from the Joburg warehouse. Photo editing in Lightroom and Photoshop rewards CPU single-thread speed, 32GB RAM and a colour-accurate screen over a big GPU. A Ryzen 7 7700 build with an RTX 5060 runs about R20,000 at Evetech and handles large RAW catalogues smoothly. Towers ship with the GPU foam-braced and the chassis double-boxed.

CPU, RAM and a good panel matter most

Lightroom and Photoshop lean on CPU and RAM more than GPU. A Ryzen 7 7700 with 32GB DDR5 keeps RAW culling, AI masking and large layered PSDs responsive. The GPU (an RTX 5060 is plenty) accelerates select filters and Photoshop's neural features. An IPS panel with strong sRGB/Adobe RGB coverage is the real upgrade for retouching.

Storage for big catalogues

RAW files and PSDs add up fast. A 1TB Gen4 NVMe (from R1,100) for the OS, catalogue and active edits keeps Lightroom snappy, with a larger archive drive for finished shoots. Fast storage cuts preview generation and catalogue load times.

Getting it to Standerton safely

Standerton is a Vaal River town in Mpumalanga, about 180km from Joburg, and fibre is live in the town centre with Rain and MTN 5G filling the outskirts. Evetech ships in 2-3 working days via the N3 south-east toward the KZN border, with the GPU braced and the case double-boxed so transit is low-risk. Inspect the packaging on arrival, keep the box for the carry-in warranty window, and power the machine up the same day - run a stress test for 30 minutes so any transit fault is caught while support is easiest.

FAQ

What PC is best for Lightroom and Photoshop?

A Ryzen 7 7700 with 32GB DDR5 and a fast NVMe handles large RAW catalogues and layered PSDs smoothly. The GPU matters less - an RTX 5060 covers accelerated filters and neural features.

How much RAM for photo editing?

32GB DDR5 is the sweet spot for big RAW catalogues, AI masking and many open layers. 16GB works for casual editing but fills quickly with high-megapixel files.

Is delivery to Standerton reliable for a full PC?

Yes - Evetech ships to Standerton in 2-3 working days via the N3 south-east toward the KZN border, with the GPU braced and the chassis double-boxed. Inspect the box on arrival and power up the same day to catch any transit fault early.

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Pro Tip

Move your Lightroom catalogue and previews onto the Gen4 NVMe (not a hard drive) - it makes culling and slider response dramatically faster on big shoots.