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12-24-2010, 06:12 AM #1
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What Imac should i get out of these 2Hi i am new to apple macs coming from a pc.
I have 2 macs i can choose from but not sure which to pick.
Here are the specs.
model name: imac
model identifier: imac9,1
processor name: intel core 2 duo
processor speed: 2 ghz
number of processors: 1
total number of cores: 2
L2 cache: 3 mb
memory: 2gb ddr3
bus speed: 1.07 ghz
HARD DISC SIZE: 160 gb
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model name: imac
model identifier: imac7,1
processor name: intel core 2 duo
processor speed: 2.4 ghz
number of processors: 1
total number of cores: 2
L2 cache: 4 mb
memory: 2gb ddr2
bus speed: 800 mhz
HARD DISC SIZE: 320 gb
Please tell me which one is best to get.
I would like to up the ram memory to the max, what would that be?
Thanks in advance.
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12-24-2010, 11:39 AM #2
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Well what are the prices on the two and what will you be doing with the machine?
That will help us suggest one to suit your needs a little better.
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12-24-2010, 03:31 PM #3
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G'day mr dubs and seasons greetings to you.
Go for the 9.1 with faster memory and system bus speed but something does not ring true as 9.1 models come in 2.66, 2.93 and 3.06GHz speeds only.Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!
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12-24-2010, 07:47 PM #4
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“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” Marcus Aurelius
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12-24-2010, 09:06 PM #5
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Hi all,
thanks for your replys.
First of all I will be using one of these machines for editing photos mainly
aswell as surfing the net.
as I said I am very new to macs so really haven't a clue.
got one person saying go for the 9,1 and another saying it will be hard to get
ram for that processor is that right?
Still not sure. lol
thanks again and merry Xmas to u all!
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12-24-2010, 10:19 PM #6
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My bad error sorry. Was an educational release only. Here are the specs:-
iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.0 20-Inch (Early 2009) Specs (Early 2009/Edu Only, MC015LL/A, iMac9,1, A1224, 2266) @ EveryMac.com
And memory for the 9.1 is readily available from OWC as this was a 2009 model:-
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/iMac/DDR3_2009
You can install up to 8GB.Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!
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12-25-2010, 12:38 AM #7
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12-25-2010, 07:15 AM #8
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great info guys thanks.
so which one shall I get?
both going for the same price of £550 GBP
thanks
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12-25-2010, 11:56 AM #9
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I would get the first one, just as it is newer.
The 400 mhz in speed isn't going to be a huge difference in speed if all you're doing is the basics. Plus, it uses a P series processor as opposed to T which means it only pulls 25w of power as opposed to 35w so it just means your machine will run cooler.
As far as RAM goes, the max is 4GB.
Check OWC or Newegg for the RAM. Make sure you are getting 204-pin DDR3 PC-8500 (1066mhz) laptop RAM.
Installing iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 RAM - iFixit There's the guide on how to do it.
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12-25-2010, 01:34 PM #10
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Sorry, the 667mhz DDR2 memory that the 7.1iMac came with is a BIG difference from the 1066mhz DDR3 on the 9.1. Also, even a performance gain percentage of only a 2% jump from ddr2 to ddr3, is still considered an impressive gain...when comparing them.
Then there is the bus speed difference. All of which are, in my opinion, more important than gaining .4ghz of processor speed.
You should see noticeably faster load times, as well as better response with programs“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” Marcus Aurelius
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12-25-2010, 01:48 PM #11
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12-25-2010, 02:02 PM #12
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Where are you getting DDR2 800 from? The imac7.1 has DDR2 667. The imac9.1 had DDR3 1066. The 800 referenced in the 7.1 is for the bus speed, not ram speed!
Also, a higher bus speed allows all the inside connections of a computer to work at a faster speed, meaning faster access to ram, hdd, and the motherboard...which equals faster performance. Faster fsb DOES equate to big gains, even if only going from 800mhz to 1.07ghz! What you are saying is almost complete opposite from the truth!“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” Marcus Aurelius
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12-25-2010, 02:15 PM #13
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800 mhz is from my old laptop, as a reference.
And FSB is what carries data from RAM to the northrbidge. The HD is not a part of the northbridge so please stop trying to act all high and might when you have no idea what you're talking about. And a FSB increase of that much won't lead to huge gains....
I know what I'm talking about, and have experienced this in real life as well...
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12-25-2010, 02:35 PM #14
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so what shall it be. I was thinking the newer one Just because it's newer so must be better. I might just close my eyes spin around then grab one. prob the easiest way. lol
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12-25-2010, 02:37 PM #15
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