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<blockquote data-quote="Spike88" data-source="post: 984952" data-attributes="member: 139037"><p>If I remember correctly, the i5 and i7 processors are only available in the 27" iMac versions. Don't think the i5 or i7 processor chips are currently available in the 21.5" iMacs. Perhaps i5 & i7s will be available in future 21.5" models? Only time will tell...</p><p></p><p>If going with 21.5" iMac and needing the best (that's currently available), you'll want to order the highest process from "factory" re: "3.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache" with "minimum" default RAM. From 3rd party source, I'd buy the maximum RAM simms (re: four SO-DIMM slots support up to 16GB) - which is much less cost then buying from Apple Store. Dollars saved on 3rd party RAM simms can be used to lower the purchase cost of faster processor (from Apple store - to ensure warranty is still covered). </p><p></p><p>If I bought a 21.5" iMac now, this is what I'd do. </p><p></p><p>Hope this helps...</p><p></p><p>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Spike88, post: 984952, member: 139037"] If I remember correctly, the i5 and i7 processors are only available in the 27" iMac versions. Don't think the i5 or i7 processor chips are currently available in the 21.5" iMacs. Perhaps i5 & i7s will be available in future 21.5" models? Only time will tell... If going with 21.5" iMac and needing the best (that's currently available), you'll want to order the highest process from "factory" re: "3.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache" with "minimum" default RAM. From 3rd party source, I'd buy the maximum RAM simms (re: four SO-DIMM slots support up to 16GB) - which is much less cost then buying from Apple Store. Dollars saved on 3rd party RAM simms can be used to lower the purchase cost of faster processor (from Apple store - to ensure warranty is still covered). If I bought a 21.5" iMac now, this is what I'd do. Hope this helps... . [/QUOTE]
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