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iMac 27'dead (rip) moving to later 27' iMac but with much smaller SSD
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<blockquote data-quote="Danelle" data-source="post: 1863085" data-attributes="member: 405754"><p>Hi guys, </p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks for the replies.</p><p></p><p>Apparently I can still use apple migration assistant to bring across a selection of files/apps from the CCC back up. I guess I'll go that way as I can keep accounts/registrations intact.</p><p></p><p>I'm now seriously thinking of biting the bullet and getting the newly released iMac 27, probably the 3.8Ghz 8-core i7 Radeon pro 5500 XT 8gb GDDR6.</p><p></p><p>I realise silicon iMacs are around the corner but I need something now and apart from perhaps slightly larger screens and case redesigne, will they really be that much faster? They certainly won't be cheaper! </p><p></p><p>I'm also thinking of selecting the 1TB internal SSD upgrade + Gigabit Ethernet. </p><p></p><p>I'm a bit confused about the 2x TB ports on the back. They appear also be USB-C, so does this mean you can choose to connect USB-C SSD drives or TB?</p><p></p><p>I had a quick look at TB external drives and not many around and very expensive!</p><p>Can anybody tell me what's the big advantage of having TB 3 on the back of the iMac except of course for adding an additional display?</p><p></p><p>If those tiny USB-C drives can be added, maybe I would be better off to stick with the standard 500g internal drive and put the extra money into a faster graphics card in build to order option. </p><p></p><p>I'm only using this machine for photography so lightroom/PS and surfing. </p><p></p><p>Actually, I have to admit it's not a simple thing to figure out the best combination of specs. So much has altered since my 2009 Imac 27 i7!. I have a lot of FW800 drives and I guess I can still access these via 2 adaptors for a while anyway. </p><p></p><p>I want fast external drives to back up and store photos/video. Apple charges too much for internal SSD bigger than 1TB. I suppose I can add better external SSD especially as time passes and prices fall. External TB drives seem expensive but I notice OWC sell TB3 enclosures so that's another option. </p><p></p><p>I wonder why there aren't lots of reasonably priced TB-3 drives on the market?</p><p></p><p>Many thanks for the help </p><p>D.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Danelle, post: 1863085, member: 405754"] Hi guys, Thanks for the replies. Apparently I can still use apple migration assistant to bring across a selection of files/apps from the CCC back up. I guess I'll go that way as I can keep accounts/registrations intact. I'm now seriously thinking of biting the bullet and getting the newly released iMac 27, probably the 3.8Ghz 8-core i7 Radeon pro 5500 XT 8gb GDDR6. I realise silicon iMacs are around the corner but I need something now and apart from perhaps slightly larger screens and case redesigne, will they really be that much faster? They certainly won't be cheaper! I'm also thinking of selecting the 1TB internal SSD upgrade + Gigabit Ethernet. I'm a bit confused about the 2x TB ports on the back. They appear also be USB-C, so does this mean you can choose to connect USB-C SSD drives or TB? I had a quick look at TB external drives and not many around and very expensive! Can anybody tell me what's the big advantage of having TB 3 on the back of the iMac except of course for adding an additional display? If those tiny USB-C drives can be added, maybe I would be better off to stick with the standard 500g internal drive and put the extra money into a faster graphics card in build to order option. I'm only using this machine for photography so lightroom/PS and surfing. Actually, I have to admit it's not a simple thing to figure out the best combination of specs. So much has altered since my 2009 Imac 27 i7!. I have a lot of FW800 drives and I guess I can still access these via 2 adaptors for a while anyway. I want fast external drives to back up and store photos/video. Apple charges too much for internal SSD bigger than 1TB. I suppose I can add better external SSD especially as time passes and prices fall. External TB drives seem expensive but I notice OWC sell TB3 enclosures so that's another option. I wonder why there aren't lots of reasonably priced TB-3 drives on the market? Many thanks for the help D. [/QUOTE]
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