which mac for photoshop / 3d?

[josheeee]

I cannot decide between the iMac and the Mac Pro for photoshop work (digital painting) and motion graphics work (cinema4d/modo) as well as after effects. I don´t need portability so that rules out the mbp and I am also worried about heat issues. I know the mbp has heat issues with pro apps and my question is, does the iMac suffer the same?

I just need something that will be fast enough and powerful enough for my needs and to run quietly. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thanks

 

[Dark Void]

any imac should be more than capable, no need to go for a mac pro really unless you want it for other reasons as well.

 

[josheeee]

what about heat issues?

 

[Dark Void]

what about heat issues?

it's not going to overheat or anything by using applications.

 

[mobilehaathi]

Typically, if you have to ask about the Mac Pro, then you don't need it.

The iMac should work for ya, and I've never experienced any heat issues.

 

[SatyMahajan]

I cannot decide between the iMac and the Mac Pro for photoshop work (digital painting) and motion graphics work (cinema4d/modo) as well as after effects. I don´t need portability so that rules out the mbp and I am also worried about heat issues. I know the mbp has heat issues with pro apps and my question is, does the iMac suffer the same?

I just need something that will be fast enough and powerful enough for my needs and to run quietly. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thanks

iMac i7 (best for price/value)
MacPro 6-core 3.33 (best for Photoshop)
MacPro 12-core 2.93 (best for Cinema4D/modo rendering)

If you already have a monitor (or monitors), I'd go with a Mac Pro 6-core and a 5870. That will keep you for quite some time. But you may want to wait a month or two as there may be new Mac Pros around the corner.