Brian Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Head to Apple.com and choose Mac up at the top. Then click iMac. No you don't need a IMac Pro. Only if you are heavily into editing video would I recommend a Mac Pro. For Photoshop, the regular iMac actually runs better with Photoshop. Anyway... Click iMac. Click Buy. Select 27" at the top. Pick the iMac in the right column, the most expensive one by clicking Select. ($2299.) Choose 3.6 8-Core for the CPU (Upgrade the CPU) Increase the RAM to 16GB Leave the Video Card Alone. the Radeon Pro 580X with 8GB is more than fine. Choose 1TB SSD Storage. (Upgrade from the Fusion Drive.) Magic Mouse 2 is fine Upgrade the keyboard if you want the built-in number pad for $30 more. I you only use the little one and don't do anything with spreadsheets, then the standard keyboard is fine. For these instructions, I upgraded it for $30 more because it's cheaper now than spending the money later if you change your mind. It's only money, right? Right now I'm at $3429.00 and that is before purchasing AppleCare (Yes, you want this) and Tax / Shipping. Since this computer is so expensive, I would prefer you sending it directly to a local AppleStore and picking it up. Actually, have them walk you out to the car with it. Here is the configuration, once again: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 No, this isn't a "Best Buy" type of configuration. It has to come directly from Apple. The only one you could get from Best Buy is the standard pre-configured versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Collins Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 YOUR AWESOME! THANK YOU!!! What calibration should I get? I have I think the xrite but its like really old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Honestly, before forking out $3500, I'd purchase CleanMyMac X and run it on your current computer. You'll need CMM X for your new iMac anyway. So it's not like you are wasting money. Just de-authorize it on your old Mac first and then install it on your new iMac if you purchase it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Collins Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 OK I'll try that first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 The X-Rite ColorMunki is fine. It's what I use. Just be sure to download the latest version of the calibration software so that it works with the new iMac screens, which are a bit different than the 2011 versions. Oh, Apple killed the DVD Drive in all Macs starting in 2012. So if you create DVDs for clients, you'll need to invest in an external Blu-Ray DVD drive. Otherwise, I'd use thumbdrives or some sort of cloud-service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Here is a really good article from MacPaw and is worth a read:https://macpaw.com/how-to/fix-mac-running-slow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Collins Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 OK Awesome. I don't even use DVD so I'm good but thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Collins Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 I am gonna read this and try it first but I know sooner or later I'm gonna have to make the jump lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Like I said, Apple just released the new iMac line yesterday. Now is the time to buy them. So you are getting a current computer, with my configuration, that should last you about 8 years. All this extra stuff you are getting now will pay for itself in years 6 and 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Collins Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Yea!!!!! No more aggravation for me! YIPPIE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I can't tell you on how much of a difference there is between a current model and one for 2009-2011. I do a lot of panoramas and with my 2009 iMac, it would take sometimes 20 minutes or more to compile things. On my new iMac, it's done in like, 5 minutes. LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Collins Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Do I need any of that if I choose to buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Collins Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Ok, here It all is in case the disk cleanup does not work. Thank you so very much!!!!!!!!! You're amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I'd only purchase the AppleCare (Add $169) and pass on the other stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Your configuration is perfect. Be sure to have a couple of Apple Reps escort you to your car. Walking out with $3800 of equipment is a bit risky. We can add extra RAM, to take it to 32GB some time in the future. 16GB is fine for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Collins Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 I sure will! On the mac cleaner...Do I do the one time purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Hmm...that's a tough call. I do know that they often upgrade CMM on a regular basis. That said, the one-time fee only applies to that version. So for example, let's say you purchase a one-time thing for CleanMyMac 10. I don't think you will get CleanMyMac 11 for free but it will be available to you at a discount. I think around $20-$25 or so. I can't remember which version I did, I think the one-time purchase. With that version, even if I never upgraded to a newer major release, I could use it forever. For example, say you purchased CleanMyMac 3 for your 2011 iMac in 2014 with a one-time purchase. It will continue working without them bugging you to buy a new license in 2020. So I'd purchase the one-time fee and be done with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Collins Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 oh OK got it. I'll have to think on what one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 At the very least, get the 1 year subscription. You can use it now for your current Mac and transfer it over to the new Mac. I highly recommend the program. It just works. I use it weekly at the very least and even every few days. It's a one-button click to scan and then another click to clean stuff. Plus the "Run Maintenance Scripts" is what you need to do to scan your current computer. For $35, it's worth it for a year. If they do come out with CleanMyMac XI at some point and you decide to purchase the one-time fee version, you can do it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 LOL!! Damien is crying out for you over on FB. I think his soul dies a little when people purchase a Mac. Of course, my configuration is very expensive and it's the formula that I used when I bought my iMac this past July. Plus, it's tough to go from the Apple File System back to a Windows System. Apple makes it very easy going from a Windows Computer to a Mac; going from a Mac to Windows can have all sorts of surprises. He likes the Meme of "Bought a Computer and a Lens" instead of buying a Mac. From my perspective, I keep hitting that $2000 mark with my Windows PC builds. Heck, I was up to $3000 on one configuration. When you purchase high-quality parts, the cost goes up. Period. Whether that's a Windows computer or a Mac. How different is it spending $1700 on a iMac or $1650 on a Windows 10 machine? It's all the same. Granted, spending $3800 on a iMac is a bit extreme, and at the end of the day, it's your money. Honestly, I'd rather you spend the $40 on CleanMyMac X and have a go with your current computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Brian said: Bridge seems to be a bit out of control. 2.5GB of RAM it's taking up all by itself. I'm wondering if some sort of Maintenance needs to be done. Paging @Damien Symonds, Damien to the front desk. Any suggestions on making Bridge play nice? Sorry I missed this. @Maggie Collins, do you habitually have "Generate 100% Previews" turned off, as I discussed on this slide? Also, may I have a screenshot of your cache settings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Collins Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Is this correct Damien? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Collins Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 OHHHHH BRIAN! So I ran the scan and it's amazing. I definitely see the difference in the speed. Although when I ran Lightroom and Photoshop I got this message come up. What are your thoughts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 4 hours ago, Maggie Collins said: Is this correct Damien? Yep, this all looks good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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