Mac Question - Nehalem processor and CS3 - PhotoCamel

bvaughn4 · 10-18-2009

Is anyone here using CS3 with the new Apple Nehalem processor? I was told by one guy at the Apple store I'd have to go to CS4 or it would be slow as a snail but a different guy at different Apple store says will run fine. I want to upgrade to Mac Pro from MacBook Pro but would like to not have to update to CS4 possibly causing a ripple effect with all the plugins I am using. Any experience here? Additionally would like to know if you've used both MacBook Pro and Mac Pro and how much difference in performance you saw - particularly in LightRoom. Interested in opinions on one vs two processors too. Was told the extra processor was primarily of benefit in rendering HD video as opposed to PS.

Thanks

Athena · 10-24-2009

Sorry I can't be of any help to you, but as someone who uses Photoshop (although I already have CS4) and is about to buy a Mac Pro, I'd be interested in the answers to your questions too.

TonyK · 10-25-2009

My understanding is CS3 will work with the SL and newer systems through Rosetta. CS3 and CS4 are not native OS X (read Intel) applications. They both require, I believe, Rosetta to work.

Athena, you will need to purchase the cross-over license. I did that 18 months ago when I switched from Windows and PSCS to OS X and PSCS3. The cost was about $150 at the time. You can find information I believe on the Adobe site.

Take care,

Athena · 10-25-2009

Tony - I have been looking on the Adobe site and can not find a single breath or whisper about changing platforms. I had CS3 and upgraded to CS4 already, so I can't change platforms with an upgrade (which would be ideal). Unless I can upgrade a 2nd time on one serial number..

TonyK · 10-25-2009

Try these instructions.

Adobe Cross Platform Upgrade How To | Tyler Nichols Weblog

My transfer cost more because I was moving from PS CS to PS CS3. I also received new media from Adobe directly.

TonyK · 10-25-2009

Another link: Changing Platforms for Adobe Photoshop and Creative Suite - Windows and Mac Cross-Grade

Athena · 10-25-2009

I'll check those links out Tony - thank you

10-18-2009	#1
bvaughn4 Guanaco Posts: 359 CamelKarma: 352 Gallery \| Blog	Mac Question - Nehalem processor and CS3 Is anyone here using CS3 with the new Apple Nehalem processor? I was told by one guy at the Apple store I'd have to go to CS4 or it would be slow as a snail but a different guy at different Apple store says will run fine. I want to upgrade to Mac Pro from MacBook Pro but would like to not have to update to CS4 possibly causing a ripple effect with all the plugins I am using. Any experience here? Additionally would like to know if you've used both MacBook Pro and Mac Pro and how much difference in performance you saw - particularly in LightRoom. Interested in opinions on one vs two processors too. Was told the extra processor was primarily of benefit in rendering HD video as opposed to PS. Thanks __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.

10-25-2009	#3
TonyK Llama Posts: 762 CamelKarma: 247 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Mac Question - Nehalem processor and CS3 My understanding is CS3 will work with the SL and newer systems through Rosetta. CS3 and CS4 are not native OS X (read Intel) applications. They both require, I believe, Rosetta to work. Athena, you will need to purchase the cross-over license. I did that 18 months ago when I switched from Windows and PSCS to OS X and PSCS3. The cost was about $150 at the time. You can find information I believe on the Adobe site. Take care,
TonyK Llama Posts: 762 CamelKarma: 247 Gallery \| Blog	__________________ TonyK

10-25-2009	#5
TonyK Llama Posts: 762 CamelKarma: 247 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Mac Question - Nehalem processor and CS3 Try these instructions. Adobe Cross Platform Upgrade How To \| Tyler Nichols Weblog My transfer cost more because I was moving from PS CS to PS CS3. I also received new media from Adobe directly.
TonyK Llama Posts: 762 CamelKarma: 247 Gallery \| Blog	__________________ TonyK

10-25-2009	#6
TonyK Llama Posts: 762 CamelKarma: 247 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Mac Question - Nehalem processor and CS3 Another link: Changing Platforms for Adobe Photoshop and Creative Suite - Windows and Mac Cross-Grade
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