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<blockquote data-quote="slimshaney2006" data-source="post: 178327"><p>Hi all,</p><p></p><p>No doubt like many of you, i'm looking to buy the new 20" Intel iMac.</p><p></p><p>Because i've been stuck in the wonderful world of Windows for the last umpteen years (though i used to have a Rev A 12" PB via work), i wouldn't mind to get your views on the following comparison between a AMD PC and the iMac.</p><p></p><p>I know that it's far too early to make speed comparisons between processors, and a few of the component comparisons don't match etc - but do you consider the following a fair comparison..?</p><p></p><p>(If so, the idea that Macs are expensive compared to PCs won't be a factor in my decision to go Apple, and if i drop £2000 on a new computer - i'll be able to sleep better at night).</p><p></p><p>Also, i don't want to bring the OS, software, viruses, spyware and similar factors into the arguement - just deciding on components and price.</p><p></p><p>Many thanks <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Shane.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Here goes:</p><p></p><p>DESCRIPTION</p><p></p><p>Apple iMac Intel Core Duo (all via online Apple Store UK)</p><p></p><p>2.0GHz Intel Core Duo</p><p>20" TFT Widescreen Display</p><p>2GB (2x1GB) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM</p><p>500GB SATA HDD</p><p>ATI Radeon X1600 - 256MB SDRAM</p><p>SuperDrive 8x</p><p>iSight Camera</p><p>Airport Express</p><p>Bluetooth 2.0</p><p>Apple Keyboard & Mighty Mouse</p><p>FrontRow & remote control</p><p>OS X v10.4 Tiger</p><p>iLife '06</p><p>iWork '06</p><p>Applecare</p><p></p><p>Subtotal £161.58</p><p>VAT £283.43</p><p>Total £1903.01</p><p></p><p></p><p>Home Build PC - (based on prices from <a href="http://www.overclockers.co.uk" target="_blank">www.overclockers.co.uk</a> - a local PC and component shop in Staffordshire, UK)</p><p></p><p></p><p>AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+ (Socket 939) - Retail</p><p>Asus A8N-SLi Deluxe nForce4 SLi (Socket 939) PCI-Express Motherboard</p><p>Corsair 2GB DDR2 XMS2-5400 TwinX (2x1GB)</p><p>Sapphire ATI Radeon X1800 XL 256MB GDDR3 AVIVO TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail</p><p>Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 11 500GB 6H500F0 SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM</p><p>Plextor PX-716AL Dual Layer Slot Loading 16x4x DVD±RW ReWriter - Retail</p><p>Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE 7.1 Sound Card - OEM</p><p>Silverstone Temjin TJ01 - Silver (No PSU)</p><p>Tagan TG430-U15 430W ATX2.01 Easycon SLi Compliant Modular Silent PSU</p><p>DELL Ultra Sharp 2005FPW 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Midnight Grey</p><p>Logitech Cordless Desktop EX-110 - Retail - Mouse & Keyboard</p><p>Creative Webcam Live! Ultra</p><p>Altec Lansing VS2220 2.0 Versatile Speaker System</p><p>MSI BToes 100M Bluetooth USB Dongle</p><p>Belkin F5D7000UK 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter</p><p>Microsoft Windows XP Professional inc. SP2 - OEM</p><p>Microsoft Works Suite 2006 - OEM</p><p></p><p>not including fans, and cables.</p><p></p><p>Subtotal £1,632.15</p><p>VAT £285.63</p><p>Total £1,917.78</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slimshaney2006, post: 178327"] Hi all, No doubt like many of you, i'm looking to buy the new 20" Intel iMac. Because i've been stuck in the wonderful world of Windows for the last umpteen years (though i used to have a Rev A 12" PB via work), i wouldn't mind to get your views on the following comparison between a AMD PC and the iMac. I know that it's far too early to make speed comparisons between processors, and a few of the component comparisons don't match etc - but do you consider the following a fair comparison..? (If so, the idea that Macs are expensive compared to PCs won't be a factor in my decision to go Apple, and if i drop £2000 on a new computer - i'll be able to sleep better at night). Also, i don't want to bring the OS, software, viruses, spyware and similar factors into the arguement - just deciding on components and price. Many thanks :-) Shane. Here goes: DESCRIPTION Apple iMac Intel Core Duo (all via online Apple Store UK) 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo 20" TFT Widescreen Display 2GB (2x1GB) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM 500GB SATA HDD ATI Radeon X1600 - 256MB SDRAM SuperDrive 8x iSight Camera Airport Express Bluetooth 2.0 Apple Keyboard & Mighty Mouse FrontRow & remote control OS X v10.4 Tiger iLife '06 iWork '06 Applecare Subtotal £161.58 VAT £283.43 Total £1903.01 Home Build PC - (based on prices from [url]www.overclockers.co.uk[/url] - a local PC and component shop in Staffordshire, UK) AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+ (Socket 939) - Retail Asus A8N-SLi Deluxe nForce4 SLi (Socket 939) PCI-Express Motherboard Corsair 2GB DDR2 XMS2-5400 TwinX (2x1GB) Sapphire ATI Radeon X1800 XL 256MB GDDR3 AVIVO TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 11 500GB 6H500F0 SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM Plextor PX-716AL Dual Layer Slot Loading 16x4x DVD±RW ReWriter - Retail Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE 7.1 Sound Card - OEM Silverstone Temjin TJ01 - Silver (No PSU) Tagan TG430-U15 430W ATX2.01 Easycon SLi Compliant Modular Silent PSU DELL Ultra Sharp 2005FPW 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Midnight Grey Logitech Cordless Desktop EX-110 - Retail - Mouse & Keyboard Creative Webcam Live! Ultra Altec Lansing VS2220 2.0 Versatile Speaker System MSI BToes 100M Bluetooth USB Dongle Belkin F5D7000UK 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter Microsoft Windows XP Professional inc. SP2 - OEM Microsoft Works Suite 2006 - OEM not including fans, and cables. Subtotal £1,632.15 VAT £285.63 Total £1,917.78 [/QUOTE]
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