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New iMac purchase. Choosing CPU, RAM, and gfx.
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<blockquote data-quote="benst" data-source="post: 1193016" data-attributes="member: 193689"><p>Hi all,</p><p></p><p>My old PC died on Saturday – it had an Intel Dual Core 3gHz CPU and 2 GB of RAM, and 1TB WD Black HDD, with Windows 7.</p><p></p><p>It took 4 hours to convert a 1 hour 720p video into MP4 format for iPad, using handbrake.</p><p></p><p>My new machine will mainly be used for video conversion, photo editing, and internet.</p><p></p><p>The question is, which configuration should I choose to future proof this purchase as much as possible? I can't afford max config, and I don't want to waste money by buying a quad-core if I can't take advantage of it using Handbrake or the built-in Apple apps.</p><p></p><p>Screen: 27"</p><p>CPU: 3.6gHz dual core Intel i5, or 2.8gHz <strong>quad</strong>-core i5</p><p>RAM: 4GB or 8GB – I don't do much multitasking so can't imagine I need more than 4GB</p><p>GFX: 512MB or 1GB RAM?</p><p></p><p>Thanks for any suggestions</p><p>Ben</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benst, post: 1193016, member: 193689"] Hi all, My old PC died on Saturday – it had an Intel Dual Core 3gHz CPU and 2 GB of RAM, and 1TB WD Black HDD, with Windows 7. It took 4 hours to convert a 1 hour 720p video into MP4 format for iPad, using handbrake. My new machine will mainly be used for video conversion, photo editing, and internet. The question is, which configuration should I choose to future proof this purchase as much as possible? I can't afford max config, and I don't want to waste money by buying a quad-core if I can't take advantage of it using Handbrake or the built-in Apple apps. Screen: 27" CPU: 3.6gHz dual core Intel i5, or 2.8gHz [b]quad[/b]-core i5 RAM: 4GB or 8GB – I don't do much multitasking so can't imagine I need more than 4GB GFX: 512MB or 1GB RAM? Thanks for any suggestions Ben [/QUOTE]
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