I have seen this topic amongst the forums in different iterations, but I am hoping that I can get some responses to this as it pertains to my needs!
I am currently using a 2012 27" iMac, i7, 24g ram, GTX 780M 4g, 3T Fusion drive. At the time I ordered this, it was the best configuration you could buy less the ram which I did myself. I have been using this computer daily since I got it and aside from a reinstall I did a few months back I have had no major issues with it.
I would not say that I am dedicated to the Apple platform, so I am open to Windows options as well.
There is nothing wrong with my current computer, but I like to try and get something new before the current one dies out. This computer is going on 6 years (2012 iMac bought in 2013), and it has exceeded the amount of time I expected it to last. Having said that, I am in no major rush, and if something better will be out in a few months I have no issue waiting.
I figured that a 2018 iMac would be available but there appears to be nothing on the horizon for it
My budget is around $3500 CAD after tax. I would like to get something that will last another 5-6 years. I do not game much, the odd game of WoW, I do run multiple VMs, I do the odd video edit, and past that it is really just for browsing and media consumption.
I would like the following in the machine:
- 4k + display
- SSD based (1T or 2x500 with around 3T spinning drive)
- Small size or all-in-one
So whats everyone opinion?
Do I wait for the next iMac? Pick up the previous iMac? Get an all-in-one? Or build something custom?