![]() Obviously, there are compromises in terms of updates and ongoing system updates but I’m a one man operation who is technically minded and is happy to tinker. I can definitely understand the budget implications, Apple just don’t make a machine (currently, that may change with the modular MacPro in the works) that gives me a GPU that I need, even if I didn’t need an Nvidia GPU, to get a machine with lots of cores, I would have to spend ALOT of money, (which I don’t have) I ended up building a Hackintosh for just under £2.5k that gives me roughly the CPU performance of a machine that costs over 6 thousand quid. I ended up building a Hackintosh with an Nvidia GPU as my main design machine (for rendering and photogrammetry processing), I’m a ‘dyed in the wool’ MacOS user, apart from renderers, I haven’t seen these software limitations. I still use it for presentations and a portable design machine when I need it, they are robust, amazing little machines. I only stopped using my 2013 MBP as my main work machine last xmas. Not that it will change your mind but Indigo Render can use either OpenCL or CUDA for GPU rendering so you would be able to use your AMD card for GPU rendering from the Sketchup plugin. Your thoughts and feedback on the above, and the attached specification would be greatly appreciated.Īt the moment, I’m 75/25 in favour of replacing the iMac, so not 100% sure yet. I have been looking at the following Spec from Dell, which seems to provide all that is required for Sketchup Pro, and also a little future proofing, by having the flexibility to upgrade. So, help and advice would be greatly appreciated. I can also change monitors, etc.Ģ - I will be able to access more software/plugins such as Rendering Software. I won’t be restricted to a particular GPU. I just think that maybe, replacing my iMac with a Windows machine will open me up to more options ġ - I’ll be able to upgrade the machine more freely, and therefore, keep the machine longer. I don’t think I am naive, and I do understand that there are problems with Microsoft and Windows, and I do get concerned, given my current frame of mind, when I read some of the problems posted on this forum relating to using Sketchup Pro on a Windows machine, (although it would appear that a lot of the problems stem from incorrect installation). I have concerns that this will mean the software options will become even more restricted than at present. This, I think is understandable, given that it seems the Mac system is so locked down, and in some respect, alienated from everyone else.ģ - I’m worried about the implications of Apple not supporting Open GL/CL anymore. Essentially, I ‘feel’ like the Mac version of software is kind of, ‘well, we’ll produce a version if we can’. Another example, there are other Rendering options out there, such as Enscape, which I really like the look off, but alas no Mac version, and as far as I can tell from all my Googling, there is no intention to produce a Mac Version. Due to the Apple System, I can not use my 4GB AMD GPU, and there ‘appears’ to be no plan for Altair to change this. I don’t do much rendering, but occasionally I need to show a Client a visual. From my perspective, for example, I use Thea Render for Sketchup. Maybe understandable as the majority of users are on PCs. Apart from that, the machine remains unchanged for ever.Ģ - I ‘feel’ as though the support by software companies and the like, for the Apple System, is not great, or not a priority. The only use upgrade is the memory, (which I have done). For example, there is no choice of GPU, and I have to go with AMD. ![]() The iMac that I purchased was custom built using the available Apple options. The reasons for my dilemma are as follows ġ - While I do love the Mac OS System, I do find the machines very restrictive. I also do work for Commercial Clients, such as Retail Refurbishment, and local Councils. I produce designs for Planning Applications and Building Regs approval, for private Clients. Essentially, I am debating whether to return the iMac and then invest in a PC for my use of Sketchup Pro. ![]() The new iMac is within the 30 Day return period, which is useful to me at the moment. I am looking for advice as I feel that I am at an important junction, and am not 100% sure what direction to take.Īt the moment, I am currently running Sketchup Pro 2018 on a brand new iMac 5K and also on a MacBook Pro. Firstly, I hope I am posting this is the correct location, but if not, it can be relocated.
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