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So hello guys I am now in a big dilemma because I think that I might buy a computer soon and I have researched and though of buying an iMac 27" i5 computer,, however I have heard many people say that it is not worth it so what I did is I used pc partpicker and made a build that is roughly the same as the iMac, nearly the same components, etc. the only difference is that this pc is not an all in one as the iMac.

 

here is the iMac: http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/desktop-pcs/apple-desktops/apple-imac-md095b-a-27-all-in-one-with-office-365-home-premium-21382158-pdt.html

 

and here is the PC: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1lwAC

 

please have in mind that you can install windows on an iMac, also that iMacs are pretty much plug and play, just 1 cable needed and also that I will not be using this computer for gaming but for photoshop, iillustrator, general usage and watching movies so I need the high res...

 

So my quyestion here is,,, Is the iMac a better way to go, or is the Windows PC better??? considering ease of use, build quaity, aesthetics, compatibility for future, upgradeability, sofwares, etc. Thanks a lot guys... :)

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imac wins:)

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The iMac, as I see it, is for people who wants an all-in-one computer, since the PC market has been behind in this field. 

 

Just a question you said you wanted a 27" iMac, but the one you have linked is a 21,5" 

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imac wins:)

Thanks man but it would realy help if you could back up your opinion so that I know why you think that way...

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What will you be using the computer for? If you're gaming it's an obvious no brainer, go with the PC. 

 

I'll list out which one wins in your categories:

 

build quality - subjective 

aestethics - subjective

compatibility for future - PC

softwares - PC

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The iMac, as I see it, is for people who wants an all-in-one computer, since the PC market has been behind in this field. 

 

Just a question you said you wanted a 27" iMac, but the one you have linked is a 21,5"

thanks for your opinion,, yeah i think i edited the lin now

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Whoever made that pc list is an idiot and should be shot. 550 ti to drive 2560 x 1440? yeah not gonna very well. you would need a better gpu and you would be set

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Imac here

why???

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well the pc is $500 less so big win there but saying that the extra $500 could be put towards a better mobo, CPU and GPU maybe even custom cooling and you would have an absolute beast rig

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Thanks man but it would realy help if you could back up your opinion so that I know why you think that way...

 

um i dont know what u mean.

 

but if u asks whats worth to buy of the 2 systems i thinks both is bad.. i would get 4670k NOT S

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Whoever made that pc list is an idiot and should be shot. 550 ti to drive 2560 x 1440? yeah not gonna very well. you would need a better gpu and you would be set

I made that list myself for your info bro... And no I am not an idiot, I made tht list considering the specs of an iMac 27 and trying to make it as similar as possible to be able to compare it... you clearly didn't read my first post.

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Why such an expensive monitor?

 

There are other good 27'' IPS monitors for much cheaper so unless you have a specfic need for this, I would skimp on the display.

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um i dont know what u mean.

 

but if u asks whats worth to buy of the 2 systems i thinks both is bad.. i would get 4670k NOT S

alright thanks for your input,,, btw I also believe that a 4670k would be way better, hawever as I said to the other guy I was trying to build the pc as similar to the I=iMac as possible

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why???

Becuze if u want a gaming system with a imac u cant.

 

You cannot play the new games like Bf4,Bf3, COD ghosts...

 

IMAc dont support the most of the good games....

 

only if u install windows on it.

 

but the imac system is not that good for the price. imacs is overpriced.

 

build a custom PC for that price. not with S version CPUs.

 

i recommend you to buy fx8350

 

and NOt the Gtx 550.

 

buy GTX 770-780 or radeon 7970

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Well the iMac wins but it is £50 more than the custom build. Level the prices and the PC will win hands down. EG up CPU to Haswell K series and stick in a better graphics card. Something like a 660ti.

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I made that list myself for your info bro... And no I am not an idiot, I made tht list considering the specs of an iMac 27 and trying to make it as similar as possible to be able to compare it... you clearly didn't read my first post.

I did. But a 550 TI is very outdated at this point and won't drive that monitor that well.

 

Sorry If I came off as a tool. But that gpu is outdated

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Why such an expensive monitor?

 

There are other good 27'' IPS mintors for much cheaper so unless you have a specfic need for this, I would skimp on the display.

it had to be 2560 x 1440 to compare it to the iMac

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The iMac has a mobile processor and graphics card. It is not on par with the desktop. 

For comparison, a desktop i3 beats a mobile i5.

 

Better than either: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1lwM0

 

Edit: I've been corrected. The iMac uses standard downclocked cpus and not mobile ones.

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Remember that with the iMac you also get one of the best screens on the market included in the price.

Not really true. You can build a better pc with the same kind of screen for half the price of a imac. or  you can build a beast 1000 dollar pc + 500 on the monitor

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Not really true. You can build a better pc with the same kind of screen for half the price of a imac. or  you can build a beast 1000 dollar pc + 500 on the monitor

 

There are few screens that can compete with the "Cinema" display, and the above does not make my statement any less valid.

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custom pc all the way.

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