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<blockquote data-quote="CrimsonRequiem" data-source="post: 869474" data-attributes="member: 62286"><p>You can easily google this stuff. >_>"</p><p></p><p>Ignoring the technical stuff.</p><p></p><p>I don't think you will notice the any difference between the processor speeds, unless you literally had them side by side running the same application and doing the same things with a stop watch.</p><p></p><p>The difference is minimal, it might unzip and compress your files a few seconds faster in Winrar or whatever.</p><p></p><p>Can you upgrade the CPU? I haven't really looked into it but I think the new iMacs are Socketed. Not 100% sure on that, because there is a sticker or something saying if you remove it will void the warranty.</p><p></p><p>Judging by the stuff that you are going to be doing. There isn't a need to have more than 4GB of RAM. 8GB of ram is going to cost you around 700-800 dollars and this is from third party vendors. I don't even want to fathom what apple would charge. </p><p></p><p>The GPU for sure can't be upgraded, and it comes down to brand preference. The 4850 is better on 3d rendering and gaming though.</p><p></p><p>If you are serious about gaming at all, then I would advise to build your own rig.</p><p></p><p>As much as I love Macs they just aren't meant for hardcore gaming. Too many restrictions on hardware, and you can't overclock.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CrimsonRequiem, post: 869474, member: 62286"] You can easily google this stuff. >_>" Ignoring the technical stuff. I don't think you will notice the any difference between the processor speeds, unless you literally had them side by side running the same application and doing the same things with a stop watch. The difference is minimal, it might unzip and compress your files a few seconds faster in Winrar or whatever. Can you upgrade the CPU? I haven't really looked into it but I think the new iMacs are Socketed. Not 100% sure on that, because there is a sticker or something saying if you remove it will void the warranty. Judging by the stuff that you are going to be doing. There isn't a need to have more than 4GB of RAM. 8GB of ram is going to cost you around 700-800 dollars and this is from third party vendors. I don't even want to fathom what apple would charge. The GPU for sure can't be upgraded, and it comes down to brand preference. The 4850 is better on 3d rendering and gaming though. If you are serious about gaming at all, then I would advise to build your own rig. As much as I love Macs they just aren't meant for hardcore gaming. Too many restrictions on hardware, and you can't overclock. [/QUOTE]
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