Want to buy an iMac

though I have problems with th right configuration for me.
Because many applications will not run any more on the new (without really technically but economically reasons :-(((( , I am to say goodbye to some things I loved and so is the new engine mainly for work on photo-images. Native (RAW) they have 40MB and will grow in Tiff over 100Mb. For comparison I need to open up to ten at a time in Lightroom or Photoshop or the RAW converter for NEFs(Nikon).
By the reasons explained above manipulating movies which I loved will decrease, so as I see pictures will be the greatest part in working.
Configuring an iMac asks for processor - where to see the plus for me? Asks for kind and amount of RAM - what is the right amount for me? I assume from my experience the largest, but perhaps 16GB is for the beginning enough and can been later ergaenzt. Configuring asks for external storage - are „large“ decided drives well, or Timecapsule better, or a RAID system?
Can anyone help, please?
~ karl

Hi Karl,
Configuring your iMac with 16GB might be good, but upgrading your processor with the highest i7 available will even make it able to perform better. However if you're willing to spend a little bit more on something which is more powerful than the iMac - then Apple Mac Pro is the best for you.
Hopefully it helps you.
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