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guys the imac 5k is amazing!!! i've bought the i7 4ghz- 4,4ghz boost cpu and the m295x gpu, 256gb ssd and bought 32 gb ram separately (kingston hyper x 1866mhz). gaming is a pain in the ass but editing 4k videos is amazing *___*

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hey guys, so i'm not sure if i should buy the new 5k imac. i'm getting a huge discount until the first of january, from 2600€ i ll get it for 1500€. the 3099€ version with the i7 and the 295m graphic card would be 1900€. the point is that it doesn't have enough horsepower for what i need, i'd like to render fhd videos and i'm also into gaming on ultra => for that i 'll have to use my "old " PC. so the only point for getting the imac is to edit photos, but then i also need external storage and so on -.- a lil pain in the ass.

what do u think does the screen justify the costs? (keep in mind the os only shows max 3200x2400 or so)

 

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i would get it then sell it. then upgrade ur rig alot.

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If you're gaming then I would not recommend a Macintosh at all. Get a Windows based PC instead.

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id get it because its damn beautiful (if you have the money and can spend it on it of course) and not give one crap that its not powerful enough for what you want

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Yes! Just go down to 1440p or 1080p when gaming

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If you're gaming then I would not recommend a Macintosh at all. Get a Windows based PC instead.

the thing is i already have a pretty nice gaming rig for the next 1-2 yrs so the imac would only be for editing pics with photoshop and co

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It's good for rendering, you can get the 1900€ i7-4790 model

As if you don't like it, you can sell it.

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Yes! Just go down to 1440p or 1080p when gaming

should i get the i7 version right? and what do u think about the 290m vs 295m card

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Buy it, sell it for 2700$ (if there's an apple logo and it's slightly cheaper than new, people will buy it), get your awesome rig :)

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Absolutely not. The only advantage the Mac has for editing photo's is that it comes with free software. Just build a better PC for the same price, and get some software for windows (or possible linux if you prefer)

 

Absolutely not. The only advantage the Mac has for editing photo's is that it comes with free software. Just build a better PC for the same price, and get some software for windows (or possible linux if you prefer)

 

Or this.

 

Edit: I meant to quote this instead of myself

 

Buy it, sell it for 2700$ (if there's an apple logo and it's slightly cheaper than new, people will buy it), get your awesome rig  :)

 

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the thing is i already have a pretty nice gaming rig for the next 1-2 yrs so the imac would only be for editing pics with photoshop and co

You really don't need a Mac to edit photos. Get the Adobe suite on PC and buy a nice display instead of an iMac then.

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Yes I would get it.

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Absolutely not. The only advantage the Mac has for editing photo's is that it comes with free software. Just build a better PC for the same price, and get some software for windows (or possible linux if you prefer)

Or this.

You quoted and agreed with your own post. :lol: :D

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You really don't need a Mac to edit photos. Get the Adobe suite on PC and buy a nice display instead of an iMac then.

haha check out my profil ;) i already have a pretty sweet screen ;) but i think u all convincedme to buy it and then resell it;)

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i would get it then sell it. then upgrade ur rig alot.

Do this op LOL

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You quoted and agreed with your own post. :lol: :D

That's gold! B)

WOOPS. lol. Thanks for pointing that out. Time to fix

 

Very embarrassing. Legit did not realize I did that.  -_-

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WOOPS. lol. Thanks for pointing that out. Time to fix

 

Very embarrassing. Legit did not realize I did that.  -_-

Nah, you actually did it on purpose because that's how awesome you actually are. :P LOL

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Nah, you actually did it on purpose because that's how awesome you actually are. :P LOL

No, it was a legit accident. Kinda hungover right now.

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At such a discount I'd say it's worth it. I'm not sure on how you'd plan on setting things up but I think the mac would make a wonderful secondary system whether for photoshop or video editing or maybe so you have a nice system for other people to use like idk kids or nieces/nephews or visiting family or friends or  something (i don't know you so you could be basement dweller for all i know ) just to have one I mean, money doesn't grow on trees but if you have the money to spend and at such a discount, I'd do it. 

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No, it was a legit accident. Kinda hungover right now.

I'm just messin' with ya.....because I'm cool like that. B) :P

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Depends on What you plan to do with a Mac.... If you plan on gaming i would avoid it. While it is possible to install Windows alongside OS X to play some games the specs arent that good for gaming... But if you just want a good pc to edit or work go for it!

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hey guys, so i'm not sure if i should buy the new 5k imac. i'm getting a huge discount until the first of january, from 2600€ i ll get it for 1500€. the 3099€ version with the i7 and the 295m graphic card would be 1900€. the point is that it doesn't have enough horsepower for what i need, i'd like to render fhd videos and i'm also into gaming on ultra => for that i 'll have to use my "old " PC. so the only point for getting the imac is to edit photos, but then i also need external storage and so on -.- a lil pain in the ass.

what do u think does the screen justify the costs? (keep in mind the os only shows max 3200x2400 or so)

 

thx :)

I dont think its going to be worth it especially for what you are doing, upgrade your rig and get a nice monitor.

You already have quite a nice rig, maybe get a 2nd 780ti for a 4k monitor if you need it or so.

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Buy like four and sell for a huge profit

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For 1500€, sure

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