I know there are a bunch of threads like this but each one is personal so if you have a minute and can give your input i appreciate it!
I use Photoshop for some basic design work as well a editing photos. I am not a professional, but I'd say I could have around 20 photos open in Photoshop at once. I will also be doing some video editing with Final Cut Pro. Not huge video files or hour long films, just shorts and some documentary editing.
I'm not sure if I should upgrade on the processor, the graphics or both. These are the specs I'm between. What looks like more bang for the buck?
Option 1 - iMac 21.5-inch - $1329.00
3.06GHz Intel Core i3
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4x2GB
500GB Serial ATA Drive
ATI Radeon HD 4670 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Option 2 - iMac 21.5-inch - $1579.00
3.20GHz Intel Core i3
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4x2GB
1TB Serial ATA Drive
ATI Radeon HD 5670 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Option 3 - iMac 21.5-inch - $1759.00
3.60GHz Intel Core i5
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4x2GB
1TB Serial ATA Drive
ATI Radeon HD 5670 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM
I use Photoshop for some basic design work as well a editing photos. I am not a professional, but I'd say I could have around 20 photos open in Photoshop at once. I will also be doing some video editing with Final Cut Pro. Not huge video files or hour long films, just shorts and some documentary editing.
I'm not sure if I should upgrade on the processor, the graphics or both. These are the specs I'm between. What looks like more bang for the buck?
Option 1 - iMac 21.5-inch - $1329.00
3.06GHz Intel Core i3
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4x2GB
500GB Serial ATA Drive
ATI Radeon HD 4670 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Option 2 - iMac 21.5-inch - $1579.00
3.20GHz Intel Core i3
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4x2GB
1TB Serial ATA Drive
ATI Radeon HD 5670 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Option 3 - iMac 21.5-inch - $1759.00
3.60GHz Intel Core i5
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4x2GB
1TB Serial ATA Drive
ATI Radeon HD 5670 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM