2010 iMac config:core i3 with 8gb RAM OR core i5 with 4gb RAM?

[spacecowboy71]

I'm set on upgrading to one of the new iMacs but have a limited budget. I'm a photographer and primarily use Lightroom and Photoshop. If I have to choose, which of those configurations would offer better performance?

Many thanks,
Adam

 

[87vert]

I would go with the i5 with the 4gb of ram because it is alot easier to upgrade the ram than the cpu

You can buy another 4GB of ram for $100 from OWC.

 

[spacecowboy71]

thanks

sounds like a good tip. I think I'll take that route.