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Graphics card on 2012 iMac not powerful enough for latest version of photoshop

Latest download to a late 2012 iMac 27"has advised that the graphics card will not support the new features. Has any one else had this issue and if so what solution did you find? So far Apple advise need to buy a new iMac

Posted on Nov 1, 2021 8:02 AM

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rkaufmann87

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Nov 1, 2021 8:09 AM in response to defaultj51k740iutoh

A 10 year old iMac is a 10 year old iMac, if your current computer indicates it does not have the hardware then the solution is to replace the computer with a more up-to-date computer.

If you have a question for us please ask.

ku4hx

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Nov 1, 2021 8:43 AM in response to defaultj51k740iutoh

There really is no actual solution to the "problem". You need more modern equipment and Apple is right to tell you so.

Nov 1, 2021 9:43 AM in response to defaultj51k740iutoh

Or just keep what you have and don't use the new features.

Graphics card on 2012 iMac not powerful enough for latest version of photoshop