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<blockquote data-quote="xstep" data-source="post: 267002" data-attributes="member: 11647"><p>I just reviewed the Apple site for the possible 24" iMac upgrades. Based on your long term outlook, I'd suggest the higher end video card as the one must have item.</p><p></p><p>(I thought I read somewhere that the video is a plug in module based on some standard. IF that is true, than perhaps we'll see upgrades somewhere down the road. I wouldn't rely on that possibility though.)</p><p></p><p>The .17Ghz (170Mhz) upgrade seems expensive for the minor boost you might see. That is less than an 8 percent gain for a 12.5 percent up charge. To some that is worth it.</p><p></p><p>Memory is another thing to watch out for. 1GB is decent, but it really depends on what your doing. Apple use both slots in all of their configurations, so if you upgrade further, you have to remove one of the memory modules. Most experienced Mac users buy the minimum memory and buy name brand from a trusted dealer. But price it out, because Apple has been more competitive than in the past.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="xstep, post: 267002, member: 11647"] I just reviewed the Apple site for the possible 24" iMac upgrades. Based on your long term outlook, I'd suggest the higher end video card as the one must have item. (I thought I read somewhere that the video is a plug in module based on some standard. IF that is true, than perhaps we'll see upgrades somewhere down the road. I wouldn't rely on that possibility though.) The .17Ghz (170Mhz) upgrade seems expensive for the minor boost you might see. That is less than an 8 percent gain for a 12.5 percent up charge. To some that is worth it. Memory is another thing to watch out for. 1GB is decent, but it really depends on what your doing. Apple use both slots in all of their configurations, so if you upgrade further, you have to remove one of the memory modules. Most experienced Mac users buy the minimum memory and buy name brand from a trusted dealer. But price it out, because Apple has been more competitive than in the past. [/QUOTE]
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