iMac i5 or i7?

[Seraph301083]

Hi,

I'm planing on getting a new 27inch iMac but I'm still not shure if I should go with the i5 or the i7.

I want to use Maya and XSI (is the i7 that much better for rendering?), Final Cut Pro, Photoshop,... and I also want to be able to play games like the Half life 2 episodes and episode 3 when it is released (via bootcamp).

Do you think the i5 has enough power for my needs or should I go with the i7?

[dukebound85]

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=8821015#post8821015

there are many threads on this:)

[Sun Baked]

You have better, and more better.

All depends on the wallet, and what you want in accessories now.

[Seraph301083]

what do you mean in accessories?

the question is if the hyperthreading of the i7 can have a negative impact on things like gaming