Photoshop CS iMac

[joestas]

Hi everyone
I need a new computer to be heavily used for editting photo's and video. I will be mainly using CS3 alongside other programs. Which model of desktop would you advise going for? I need something that's quick and won't becoming outdated soon. Also, the cheapest possible for my needs. Thanks a lot
Joe

 

[dalvin200]

Hi everyone
I need a new computer to be heavily used for editting photo's and video. I will be mainly using CS3 alongside other programs. Which model of desktop would you advise going for? I need something that's quick and won't becoming outdated soon. Also, the cheapest possible for my needs. Thanks a lot
Joe

i would suggest the mac pro for heavy video editing but if you can do the imac instead, you'd save a lot more money..

imac is very capable, but from what you're saying, you'd benefit better by using a pro machine.

if you can afford the mac pro, go for it.

but you also mention iMac in the topic subject, so i'm a bit confused.. lol!

are you asking which iMac model to go for?

if so, get the 24" as the extra screen space will serve you well..

 

[joestas]

Yeah was mainly looking at iMacs for money's sake.

Video editting will be few and far between - will mainly be for photos. THey will run CS3 well won't they?

 

[IgnatiusTheKing]

Hi everyone
I need a new computer to be heavily used for editting photo's and video. I will be mainly using CS3 alongside other programs. Which model of desktop would you advise going for? I need something that's quick and won't becoming outdated soon. Also, the cheapest possible for my needs. Thanks a lot
Joe

I have a 2.4GHz, 24" iMac and it runs CS3 very well. I only have 2GB RAM on it right now and haven't had any issues, though I will probably bump that up to 4GB at some point.

 

[NilVeres]

I have a 2.4GHz, 24" iMac and it runs CS3 very well. I only have 2GB RAM on it right now and haven't had any issues, though I will probably bump that up to 4GB at some point.

Still with 1 GB it works well for small to medium jobs in Photoshop. I've only encountered lag when editing tabloid sized posters and above. I am, however, waiting for a a ram upgrade to be delivered cause I need to use more software other than PS alone.

(BTW, been on Mac for less than a week so you know haha)