Installing an existing copy of CS3 to new Intel iMac

I want to install CS3 on my new Intel iMac (moving from my almost defunct PPC G5 tower) which will run Snow Leopard.
I understand using the migrate feature may not be a good idea.
Problem is, I have the CS3 upgrade disc. I do have my original CS full version.
Will the CS version install on an Intel Mac? I was planning on installing CS
and then upgrading with my CS3 disk. Will this work? If not please suggest another method.
I have PS7 and CS full install disks and CS2 and CS3 update disks.
Thanks

You should only need the serial number from the version you upgraded from. If you went from CS to CS3 then have the CS serial and disk handy.
I don't remember if the installer wants you to pop the CS disk in for verification or not.
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