I use Photoshop, Lightroom, Final Cut Pro X, and Photo Mechanic 5 (not all at the same time) Here is the specs on my current iMac,
If I get the new iMac with,
Will the performance be Ok, Great, Stunning, or OMG?
Thanks for your advice, Andy
iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5), 2.66 GHz intel Core 2 Duo, 8GB CS4
There's definitely a change in performance from a 2009 iMac to a new iMac. There's a noticeable difference between a 2.66 and a 3.1 processor. I have a 2009 iMac that's running slower all the time so I'm also thinking of upgrading also.
I'd say Great!
But if you can, visit an Apple Store and check out the iMac's in person.
It will be okay but if you want it to fly get it with an SSD.
If this is a 21 inch screen model, get this model with 16 GB of RAM instead of the base 8 GBs because there is no upgrading anything in a 21 inch screen iMac later.
Also, the BIG reason for getting a 21 inch screen iMac with the full 16 GBs of RAM is the the 21 inch screen iMacs use a chunk of the actual physical installed RAM for the Graphics Processor in these iMac models.
This takes some RAM away for the OS and any resource intensive apps that rely on getting as much RAM as possible.
If a 21 inch screen model, opt for the hybrid Fusion Drive OR an SSD ( Solid State Drive).
Supplement the smaller SSD sizes with purchasing an extra, good quality, faster 7200 RPM external thunderbolt or USB 3.0 hard drive)
Thank you for the info. I do not see the option for SSD on the 21 inch. Is that a special request?
The SSD option is most definitely for the 21.5" model Please look the word "Select" on Apple's online store page and scroll down you will see the options.
Thank you!
Your welcome.
Will I see a noticeable performance boost from a newer iMac?
