Scratch Disc Questions using Firewire External Drive & Imac


hello. i've read through existing questions regarding scratch disc , photoshop, yet can't seem find answer questions. appreciate tips/advice. here setup , situation:

 

i running imac 2.16 intel core 2 duo processor, 3 gb memory, , running os x version 10.6.4. using versions cs3 , cs4 of photoshop, plan upgrade cs5 soon.

 

the problem having when running photoshop, computer becomes slow. after reading possible reasons, came across couple of sources (including adobe themeselves) mentioning scratch disc should designated drive seperate drive containing operating system. since using imac allows 1 internal drive, apparent option seems external drive.

 

many people don't use external drive, if going to; use esata or firewire. imac have firewire 800 capabilities. should consider this?

 

now i'm wondering if it's bad idea purchase macbook next computer (what wanted do) because have 1 drive, not allowing seperate drive scratch disc. thoughts? i've read around net haven't found definitive answers.

a scratch disk photoshop perform filters , such faster. mac should not "run" slow @ all, particularly specs you've listed. else going on.



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