Looking to buy an iMac for editing

Frenzinator · Frenzinator #1 (**permalink**)

11-19-2011, 07:52 PM

Hi all

I am currently a pc user and I am looking to make the switch. I'm looking buy a 27" iMac for editing in programs like Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Boujou, etc. The main thing I am conserned about is if I should upgrade to the 8bg of RAM rather than the regular 4. If you have any other things you would like to know before giving your input ask me.

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

11-19-2011, 08:46 PM

I have 8 GB installed in my new iMac but I chose to do it myself with after market memory from OWC. Apple charges too much overhead for their memory. Installing memory in an iMac is a very easy do it yourself project that should take at most 10 minutes.

Frenzinator · Frenzinator #3 (**permalink**)

11-19-2011, 09:17 PM

Thanks! What do you think I should go with for my processor? I will mainly be working with 720p video in After Effects and Final cut

chscag · chscag #4 (**permalink**)

11-19-2011, 11:11 PM

The entry level 27" iMac has plenty of horsepower for that, but if you have the extra $$ this time of year, order the better model with more powerful graphics.

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Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,964 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	11-19-2011, 08:46 PM I have 8 GB installed in my new iMac but I chose to do it myself with after market memory from OWC. Apple charges too much overhead for their memory. Installing memory in an iMac is a very easy do it yourself project that should take at most 10 minutes. Community Guidelines
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Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,964 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	11-19-2011, 11:11 PM The entry level 27" iMac has plenty of horsepower for that, but if you have the extra $$ this time of year, order the better model with more powerful graphics. Community Guidelines
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Member Since: Nov 19, 2011 Posts: 2	11-19-2011, 07:52 PM Hi all I am currently a pc user and I am looking to make the switch. I'm looking buy a 27" iMac for editing in programs like Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Boujou, etc. The main thing I am conserned about is if I should upgrade to the 8bg of RAM rather than the regular 4. If you have any other things you would like to know before giving your input ask me.
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