CS4+macbook

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  1. HH2, Jan 12, 2009

    HH2 macrumors newbie

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    Hi all,
    Hope I'm in the right thread here, but I'm wondering if anyone can give me some advice on running CS4 with a macbook...namely, how effectively will it work? I have a 3rd gen ('07) which I'm upgrading to 4gb ram, which I think will be enough, but I'm wondering if the graphics processor will be up to snuff.

    I'll be using Photoshop and Flash, primarily. I'd prefer to try CS3 (I've been told it's more stable) but it's pretty hard to find these days.

    Any thoughts? Thanks.
     
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  2. JustGretchen, Jan 12, 2009

    JustGretchen macrumors 6502

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    CS3 Would be the better choice. There are web sites online where you can still buy it.

    CS4 will run, but that integrated GMAx3100 vid card may struggle a bit. It'll be fine for all the basic stuff, but if you're looking to use a lot of filters or 3rd party plug-ins it'll be slow.
     
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  3. HH2, Jan 12, 2009

    HH2 thread starter macrumors newbie

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    Thanks. I think CS3 would be the safer choice as well, but it's getting scarce. If you have any suggestions on where to find it, please feel free to let me know.

    The only reason I'm considering 4 is because of a student discount.
     
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  4. Mr. B, Jan 12, 2009

    Mr. B macrumors regular

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    currently using cs4 on a 2.0 ghz macbook from 2007.

    Have 4 gigs of ram and a 320 gig 7200 rpm hard drive.

    cs4 runs beautifully, can handle *much* larger files more easily than cs3 could, and the graphics card is more than capable enough in performing the little tricks needed.

    no matter what I throw at it cs4 doesn't crash.

    also filters are terrible.
     
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