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What iMac Specs Do I Need?
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<blockquote data-quote="Shennaniah" data-source="post: 1151009" data-attributes="member: 181669"><p>Actually I WAS originally considering the MBP! Lol. But only out of habit, since I've primarily used laptops for a long time now. But I wanted a bigger/better screen for my graphics work, and that's when I checked out the iMacs and realized that they were actually more worth it. Phew!</p><p></p><p>I'm already looking at the refurbs. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> As for "how much I can afford to spend", well, that's kinda a problem and yet not a problem. My parents are buying this for me as a combined Christmas/graduation present, and they're willing to buy even the refurb 27" i7 Quad ("the best"). But I don't want to take advantage of their money to buy power that is totally unnecessary (even when taking into account future applications and such). Hence, I want to determine what my minimum requirements are, and then buy a bit above that to be on the safe side.</p><p></p><p>I expect to use this iMac for at least 5 good years. Usually when my computers have slowed down significantly, I sell them and upgrade.</p><p></p><p>Since my work does sound fairly demanding, what would your personal recommendations be?</p><p></p><p>And again, what kind of work/etc. requires quad-cores?</p><p></p><p>Plus, Mac OS may be fine, but I'm most concerned about when I use heavy programs in Bootcamp.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shennaniah, post: 1151009, member: 181669"] Actually I WAS originally considering the MBP! Lol. But only out of habit, since I've primarily used laptops for a long time now. But I wanted a bigger/better screen for my graphics work, and that's when I checked out the iMacs and realized that they were actually more worth it. Phew! I'm already looking at the refurbs. :) As for "how much I can afford to spend", well, that's kinda a problem and yet not a problem. My parents are buying this for me as a combined Christmas/graduation present, and they're willing to buy even the refurb 27" i7 Quad ("the best"). But I don't want to take advantage of their money to buy power that is totally unnecessary (even when taking into account future applications and such). Hence, I want to determine what my minimum requirements are, and then buy a bit above that to be on the safe side. I expect to use this iMac for at least 5 good years. Usually when my computers have slowed down significantly, I sell them and upgrade. Since my work does sound fairly demanding, what would your personal recommendations be? And again, what kind of work/etc. requires quad-cores? Plus, Mac OS may be fine, but I'm most concerned about when I use heavy programs in Bootcamp. [/QUOTE]
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