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Lewis7k
Lewis7k
Inspiring
January 28, 2022
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Should i get a new M1 iMac or stick with an older intel version?

  • January 28, 2022
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Hi. I need to get a new iMac asap so I can start using my Adobe software properly and decided I need the 27" imac (preferably 2020 model). I was going to wait for the new larger screen M1 iMacs to come out this year but I probably wont be able to afford it as I'm on a tight budget and need a decent graphics tablet as well (all for less than £2000). So I just wanted to know if the older iMacs with Intel chips will still be compatible with Adobe software for a good few more years to come, or should I get a new M1 model?.

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    Andy 1968
    Inspiring
    January 28, 2022

    How old is the iMac and what are the specs? That being said what are you trying to edit? 

     

    Lewis7k
    Lewis7kAuthor
    Inspiring
    January 29, 2022

    I was looking at a refurbished iMac 5K 27" Core i5 3.1GHz 2020 with 16GB memory, 256GB SSD storage and AMD Radeon Pro 5300 4GB (GPU). I use illustrator and Photoshop the most often but i want to start using After Effects more when i get it. Ill also be doing some video/music editing. Im currently using a 2009 iMac so ive only been able to use older versions of Ps ans Ai so im really in need of a newer iMac. I will eventually get an M1 model but at the moment i can only afford an intel model. Im also going to be getting a graphics tablet soon and looking for a refurbished Wacom Cintiq 22. 

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    Andy 1968
    Inspiring
    January 29, 2022

    The question I asked what are you tryng to edit is asking about the resolution (4K, UHD, 2K, HD etc) and the video codec (Pro Res, BRAW, H.264 etc). 

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