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iMac for smooth buffering free LR Classic workflow

Hello everyone, ill make this short. I have Pic 1 and thinking to get Pic 2. Will i see enormous improvement in terms of editing in Lightroom since right now is painfully slow. thanks





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Posted on Jun 7, 2024 9:46 AM

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Jun 7, 2024 10:26 AM in response to martiandj

The 2017 iMac Pro is getting on in years. Plus it would only be a small step up compared to one of the new Silicon Mac's.


https://petapixel.com/2021/06/08/performance-test-lightroom-classic-is-way-faster-on-apple-silicon/


https://www.lightroomqueen.com/community/threads/intel-vs-apple-silicon-for-lrc-lr.49144/#:~:text=After%20upgrading%20to%20an%20Apple,generations%20behind%20the%20current%20M3.


If you disapprove of the 24" iMac's display size, then consider getting an M2 Pro Silicone Mac mini or perhaps a Mac Studio and a 27" external display or two.

Mac mini - Apple

Mac Studio - Apple

iMac for smooth buffering free LR Classic workflow

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