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So I find myself with a bit of a dilemma.
I don't have as much money to spend on computers as I used to when I was younger (other priorities: house, wife, cars, etc.)...so I want to make sure I spend the money I have as wisely as possible.
Two Macs that I'm interested in, and my budget will allow me to purchase, is either a used:
- Mac Pro, Quad Xeon 2.66ghz, 3 gig ram, X1900 video
- iMac (aluminum, 2007 release), Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.4ghz, 24" monitor, 1 gig ram, Radeon 2600 graphics
I can get either of these computers for basically the same price.
Here are my thoughts:
- I already have a 22" LCD display. So I don't need to purchase a display if I buy the Mac Pro.
- I don't REALLY need the expandability of the Mac Pro...but it's always nice.
- I would think that the 2.66ghz "Quad" processors on the Mac Pro would be better than the 2.4ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processors on the iMac.
- I like the "Glossy" display on the iMac, and the 24" display (1920 x 1200) would be an upgrade from my 22" monitor.
- I like the "all in one" design of the iMac (monitor, speakers, isight camera, new slim keyboard, the remote for Front Row, iTunes, etc.).
I do find the 24" iMac display sort of "awesome"...but I guess that I could eventually purchase a 24" LCD glossy display to go with the Mac Pro.
I think that I REALLY...want to base my decision on computing performance period.
I also wanted to mention that my main purpose for the computer is using MS Office, e-mail, internet browsing, AND gaming (both Mac games, and Windows games via bootcamp).
So basically...am I better off (short-term & long-term) with the slightly older 2.66 "Quad" Mac Pro, or the slightly newer 2.4 intel core 2 duo 24" Aluminum iMac?
Sorry for the long post...and possible rambling.
Thanks,
- Nick
I don't have as much money to spend on computers as I used to when I was younger (other priorities: house, wife, cars, etc.)...so I want to make sure I spend the money I have as wisely as possible.
Two Macs that I'm interested in, and my budget will allow me to purchase, is either a used:
- Mac Pro, Quad Xeon 2.66ghz, 3 gig ram, X1900 video
- iMac (aluminum, 2007 release), Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.4ghz, 24" monitor, 1 gig ram, Radeon 2600 graphics
I can get either of these computers for basically the same price.
Here are my thoughts:
- I already have a 22" LCD display. So I don't need to purchase a display if I buy the Mac Pro.
- I don't REALLY need the expandability of the Mac Pro...but it's always nice.
- I would think that the 2.66ghz "Quad" processors on the Mac Pro would be better than the 2.4ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processors on the iMac.
- I like the "Glossy" display on the iMac, and the 24" display (1920 x 1200) would be an upgrade from my 22" monitor.
- I like the "all in one" design of the iMac (monitor, speakers, isight camera, new slim keyboard, the remote for Front Row, iTunes, etc.).
I do find the 24" iMac display sort of "awesome"...but I guess that I could eventually purchase a 24" LCD glossy display to go with the Mac Pro.
I think that I REALLY...want to base my decision on computing performance period.
I also wanted to mention that my main purpose for the computer is using MS Office, e-mail, internet browsing, AND gaming (both Mac games, and Windows games via bootcamp).
So basically...am I better off (short-term & long-term) with the slightly older 2.66 "Quad" Mac Pro, or the slightly newer 2.4 intel core 2 duo 24" Aluminum iMac?
Sorry for the long post...and possible rambling.
Thanks,
- Nick