ValliPride wrote:
My old 2009 I Mac is getting tired, I bought the nikon D810 and I am not able to down load my large RAW 36mb files, I use Lightroom 4 and NIK as my editing software. So I am looking to purchase a new IMac, what is your thoughts an the 27 Retina Imac, I do not do any gaming, I am looking for a Mac just for my photography. I also have a few external hard drives that I back up all my photos. Any thoughts on how to or any upgrade to add, and is the Retina worth it. Thank UHH
Apple is bringing out its new OS El Capitan in the fall, which according Apple will work on your 2009, please check their list, and will increase 'speed'.
If you haven't maxed out your Ram that is one thing that can breathe life into an older machine.
Do some digging on the Apple page on the new OS and your machine before you purchase anyway.
I have a Mid 2010 MBP and just recently played build your own at Apple but I am not giving into computer GAS at this time.
Best of luck on your choice.