Hi, I'm curious as to how AE CS4 performs on the imac gt130? I'm a beginner in AE but trying to improve my skills. I've been doing a lot of research here at MacRumors and have found helpful advice in regards to learning more about the graphics card in the iMAC. I placed my order on Sunday for 2.93ghz ATI RADEON 4850 but expect the shipping to be until April 20-24 (long wait!😱). I've read that the ATI may be the mobility version and if that's the case there should be minimal difference with the Nvidia GT130 ($50?).
I would get the Mac Pro but is way above my budget and would like to stay below the $2000 mark. I had considered the previous gen. refurbished top of the line iMAC 8800gs (read it was close to gt130) , but since is only expandable to 4gigs that's not a good choice for the future. I appreciate your advice in regards to what's the best option for me, thanks.
ps.-I came across the system requirements for AE CS4 and it needs multicore processor..should I be concerned with the imac 2.93ghz Intel Core 2 Duo?
* Mac OS X v10.4.1110.5.4
* 2GB of RAM
http://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects/systemreqs/
I would get the Mac Pro but is way above my budget and would like to stay below the $2000 mark. I had considered the previous gen. refurbished top of the line iMAC 8800gs (read it was close to gt130) , but since is only expandable to 4gigs that's not a good choice for the future. I appreciate your advice in regards to what's the best option for me, thanks.
ps.-I came across the system requirements for AE CS4 and it needs multicore processor..should I be concerned with the imac 2.93ghz Intel Core 2 Duo?
* Mac OS X v10.4.1110.5.4
* 2GB of RAM
http://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects/systemreqs/