Adobe CS6 revisited
Adobe CS6 revisited
I appreciate your feedback, BFG.
It’s clear you’re not grasping the core idea.
I’m assuming CS6 won’t work on any OS beyond 7Pro, which is why I haven’t tried it. Their activation process was also quite challenging the last time I attempted it.
As someone familiar with operating systems, I know how quickly things can spiral—once the chain starts moving, it’s hard to stop. The promise of becoming outdated soon feels inevitable, and new versions disrupt what worked before.
The hardware changes only add more complexity—RAM issues, overclocking, tweaks, and shifting rules all contribute. It’s fascinating to see how much has changed over time, but I’m limited by time and resources. Without my engineering friend’s guidance, I’ve had to ask this tricky question on the forum.
Thanks for your understanding.
Many thanks NedSmelly. Valuable and motivating advice.
Understandable that these systems are still in use in the Production Industry; the original investments were so great as well as so completely functional, it's understandable that firms would do everything to maintain the life of that hardware because it does what they want it to do.
My hardware challenge is humble in comparison but there's still an overwhelming desire to cling onto a functioning ecosystem because, if I get it right, it will still do what I need it to do.
'Perpetual' brings something; a foundation in which to work to do other difficult things in this dynamic technical realm.
The perfect answer would be to simply revisit my original and slightly adjusted tower system and see what else I can bring to it in 2024. I will look closely at the spec and see how I can safely add some RAM for starters; maybe its not possible. Many thanks Ned
No worries. From a capability standpoint, a 3rd gen i7 (Ivy Bridge) with 16GB RAM works fine for CS6. The graphics card is also acceptable—1GB VRAM was quite sufficient for its era and matched the recommended specs. There are a few yellow flags to note about this system. One concern is the age of the power supply, and another relates to its gaming history with a K-tier CPU. As long as it’s not damaged or has blown components, it should be fine. It also includes an mSATA SSD slot. Just keep in mind that if it previously ran a K processor, it might have been overclocked. Overall, it should handle basic photo work and light video editing without much trouble. I wouldn’t invest heavily; instead, consider swapping the PSU and using a budget mSATA SSD as a boot drive. Make sure it has a functional Win7 activation code (like from the retail box or sticker).
Thank you for your evaluation and guidance, Ned. There are several things to consider. I might restore the previous setup, make improvements gradually, following the recommendations, and even consider installing some free software on my Windows 10 laptop (which would require upgrading to 11). It would be helpful if I could confirm with a seller whether the system has been overclocked, and yes, if I had access to such a setup, I’d be willing to replace certain components. Many thanks.