Imac Recommendation
Mar 10, 2018 19:23:26 #
I think I might have posted this before, so sorry if asking for similar information/recommendations.
I am looking at purchasing a Retina 4K Display
3.0GHz Processor 1TB Storage IMac.
For $200 more I can get the 3.4 gz with the same 8mb of memory.
Or, pick the 3.0 processor and and get 16mb memory for the same price.
The other option I could add would be the fusion drive.
So if any of you are familiar with IMacs and the variables I would like some advice.
Obvsiously, this computer is for my photography work only. (Photoshop, LR, Luminar, etc.
Thanks
I am looking at purchasing a Retina 4K Display
3.0GHz Processor 1TB Storage IMac.
For $200 more I can get the 3.4 gz with the same 8mb of memory.
Or, pick the 3.0 processor and and get 16mb memory for the same price.
The other option I could add would be the fusion drive.
So if any of you are familiar with IMacs and the variables I would like some advice.
Obvsiously, this computer is for my photography work only. (Photoshop, LR, Luminar, etc.
Thanks
Mar 10, 2018 19:26:58 #
Mar 10, 2018 19:35:37 #
Thanks. That’s what I thought. More memory instead of processor speed. I don’t do gaming type stuff.
Mar 10, 2018 19:46:36 #
Go for as much memory as you can stuff in the system. Of course, cost is always a consideration. The memory will serve you far better than a little speed.
--Bob
--Bob
Bike guy wrote:
I think I might have posted this before, so sorry ... (show quote)
Mar 10, 2018 20:15:49 #
Mar 10, 2018 20:25:07 #
You posted this question on February 14. Here are the answers you got then:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-513875-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-513875-1.html
Mar 10, 2018 20:28:05 #
rjaywallace wrote:
You posted this question on February 14. Here are the answers you got then:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-513875-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-513875-1.html
Thank you.
When one is 76 years old, one often forgets things.
Mar 11, 2018 07:05:54 #
Mar 11, 2018 07:19:57 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
chevman wrote:
Get the 16 gigs of memory
16g memory is essential for reasonably fast PP, but you don't say what you use the machine for.
Mar 11, 2018 07:33:05 #
Bike guy wrote:
I think I might have posted this before, so sorry ... (show quote)
The 16GB of memory in non-negotiable. Over the years, I've found that getting a faster than standard processor will cost you a lot of money for a small amount of improvement.
Mar 11, 2018 08:22:23 #
He's very forgetful. LOL
rjaywallace wrote:
You posted this question on February 14. Here are the answers you got then:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-513875-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-513875-1.html
Mar 11, 2018 09:01:57 #
One Important criteria I had when recently looking for a new Mac computer was the ability to add RAM later.
In looking at the iMac’s, I recall that only the ones with the 27”screen gave that ability. With other iMacs — as in the laptops — you could not later add RAM; what was in the one you bought was what you lived with.
For my uses — primarily photography — I want a minimum of 16gb, but expandable. Ended up purchasing one with 8gb. Then, immediately purchased and installed additional RAM to take it to 24gb. Pretty easy to do.
In looking at the iMac’s, I recall that only the ones with the 27”screen gave that ability. With other iMacs — as in the laptops — you could not later add RAM; what was in the one you bought was what you lived with.
For my uses — primarily photography — I want a minimum of 16gb, but expandable. Ended up purchasing one with 8gb. Then, immediately purchased and installed additional RAM to take it to 24gb. Pretty easy to do.
Mar 11, 2018 09:07:20 #
and I think it's even cheaper to do it that way.
William Royer wrote:
One Important criteria I had when recently looking... (show quote)
Mar 11, 2018 09:26:13 #
jbk224
Loc: Long Island, NY
jerryc41 wrote:
The 16GB of memory in non-negotiable.
Yes. And you should consider upgrading to the SSD drive. The fusion drive is a hybrid of a hard drive and flash drive. While faster than a standard hard drive, it still has the same potential (realistically actual) eventual failure of the hard drive. The SSD will give you not only longer life, but faster throughput when you are viewing and editing your files. 512 TB of storage is good as you can add external SSD drives to store your photos. In fact, the newer Thunderbolt connectors will be speedier than you can imagine. If you want to back up, without going crazy, you can purchase 2 SSD drives and keep them connected. Your set up should be saving to your primary external SSD and backing up to your 2nd SSD. Keep in mind that the iMac is the 'control center' and having this properly set up will make your editing and viewing experience much more fun.
Hope this helps.
Mar 11, 2018 09:52:57 #
Bike guy wrote:
I think I might have posted this before, so sorry ... (show quote)
Make sure you get the 27" iMac as the 21.5 does not allow user memory upgrades.
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