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CC 2018 on an iMac 2011 27”?

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Jun 06, 2018 Jun 06, 2018

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I’ve been offered an iMac 2011 27” base model it looks like for free. Runs El Capitan right now, 4gb ram, i5, etc. I need to run CC 2018 apps since I’m a graphic design student. My plan was to upgrade memory to 16 or 32 g (I understand this is the true max). With the new Mojave OSX coming this fall, high Sierra is the last OS this 2011 iMac will run, is it worth me sinking any money into upgrading ram? Will the CC apps runs on it with high Sierra now? I’d like to get 2-3 years out of this running Adobe apps, but not sure it’s possible.

Of course, I know it’s be best to shell out the $ for a new iMac so I know adobe apps works. But...Is it Worthwhile to put a bit of money into upgrading ram to make 2011 iMac work better or would it be a waste and it’s simply a glorified display now? Any advice is appreciated. 

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Advocate , Jun 06, 2018 Jun 06, 2018

You may get a variety of answers on this one. Personally, I would bite the bullet and get a new (or at least newER) Mac. I know that they're not cheap (I use a MacBook Pro for personal use and an iMac at work).

However, you mentioned it's free. So could also look into the price of RAM and go from there. Use it for as long as you possibly can all while saving up for a newer machine!

Definitely check out the link that John T Smith posted above and best of luck with your endeavor!

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>Will the CC apps runs on it with high Sierra now?

Yes... scroll down and check each program

-http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html

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You may get a variety of answers on this one. Personally, I would bite the bullet and get a new (or at least newER) Mac. I know that they're not cheap (I use a MacBook Pro for personal use and an iMac at work).

However, you mentioned it's free. So could also look into the price of RAM and go from there. Use it for as long as you possibly can all while saving up for a newer machine!

Definitely check out the link that John T Smith posted above and best of luck with your endeavor!

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