Best Configration For Me? 27 iMac

timtambla · Nov 30, 2012, 03:05 AM

Hi guys,

ive been waiting for this 27 imac since March and finally its here!!

I really want to invest money on this machine and to max the potential.

I want this Imac for Premiere, After Effects and other Adobe Apps...

So what do you guys think?

How should i configure my new 27" Imac?

Thanks

AzzUrr1 · Nov 30, 2012, 03:07 AM

If money doesn't matter get everything maxed except the RAM because on the 27" you can upgrade it by yourself cheaper

ka-spot · Nov 30, 2012, 03:09 AM

...but know that you'll be just fine with the base model.

AzzUrr1 · Nov 30, 2012, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ka-spot

...but know that you'll be just fine with the base model.

Yeah that's something I forgot

timtambla · Nov 30, 2012, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzzUrr1

If money doesn't matter get everything maxed except the RAM because on the 27" you can upgrade it by yourself cheaper

I mean, of course the money matters... but i can get it to 3K +/-.

I thought about:
3.4 I7
16GB
3TB Fusion
680MX

Do u think i can save money somehow? or this is the perfect Config' for me?

XionCore · Nov 30, 2012, 03:19 AM

cut the ram and do a aftermarket upgrade yourself. that´ll save you 100 bucks.

timtambla · Nov 30, 2012, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XionCore

cut the ram and do a aftermarket upgrade yourself. that´ll save you 100 bucks.

The only problem is that i dont have any idea how to do thia upgrade myself...
The upgrade should be done by me? or in a private lab?

Actually im asking for the configuration help cause i dont really understand about all of it. I mean is there a real different between the 3.2 or 3.4 processors? Or between the 2 graphics?

Thanks for your help guys

XionCore · Nov 30, 2012, 03:34 AM

really no offense, but a monkey could do the upgrade. it´s just getting the right memory (ask here), unscrew a panel and plug it in. reeeeally that simple.

If you don´t plan to run high-load-programmes (video editing, sound,) the i5 will be enough. If you want to play new games on high-quality settings, you gonna need the 680MX. Otherwise, the base model (w/ fusion) will be the right one for you. Tell us what you plan to use the iMac for

torana355 · Nov 30, 2012, 03:38 AM

I ordered mine with full upgrades except ram, i plan to keep it for a while so future proofing as much as possible. I will get 32 gig ram elsewhere

timtambla · Nov 30, 2012, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XionCore

really no offense, but a monkey could do the upgrade. it´s just getting the right memory (ask here), unscrew a panel and plug it in. reeeeally that simple.

If you don´t plan to run high-load-programmes (video editing, sound,) the i5 will be enough. If you want to play new games on high-quality settings, you gonna need the 680MX. Otherwise, the base model (w/ fusion) will be the right one for you. Tell us what you plan to use the iMac for

As i said i plan to use it for Video and photo editing... actually for most of the Adobe Creative Suite

The 680MX could help me for my needs?

AzzUrr1 · Nov 30, 2012, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timtambla

As i said i plan to use it for Video and photo editing... actually for most of the Adobe Creative Suite

The 680MX could help me for my needs?

I'm not sure if it helps with Adobe Products but if you max everything out except the RAM (You can upgrade by yourself it's really easy!) your price would be $2,749.00.

If you want to save some money I think you can take i5 processor because graphic cards matters more for graphical programms that you use

timtambla · Nov 30, 2012, 04:25 AM

Ok gr8 thanku so much for helping

tann · Nov 30, 2012, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timtambla

I mean, of course the money matters... but i can get it to 3K +/-.

I thought about:
3.4 I7
16GB
3TB Fusion
680MX

Do u think i can save money somehow? or this is the perfect Config' for me?

If you wanna run windows via bootcamp you can't on the 3tb fusion, just a heads up.

and I agree with others, upgrade ram yourself, literally easiest thing on the planet to do.

6ftunder · Nov 30, 2012, 05:16 AM

Hello,

I was wondering if you guys could help me decide which 27" iMac configuration to get for my own needs. I don't want to start another thread. What I do is Photoshop, I retouch large RAW Images from my Canon 5D Mark III and other cameras. Since I am an architecture student, I will definitely be doing a lot of 3D modelling and rendering later on, and I will most definitely be making videos with my Canon and then edit them on the iMac, either in FCP or Adobe Premiere. So my question is mostly concerning the graphics card. I was planning on getting:

27" - i7, 1TB Fusion drive, Apple care. I'll add the RAM myself.

I now cannot decide whether or not to get the 680MX. How much can I actually benefit from it? My only fear is that it might produce a lot of heat which actually shouldn't be a problem since AppleCare is going to cover any damage that might happen, right? So, what do you think? Money isn't a problem but I don't want to invest in something if I cannot benefit from it and if I don't have to.

Thank you.

BasK · Nov 30, 2012, 05:29 AM

6ftunder, I hear everywhere the 680MX is a great upgrade for 150 dollar, so if you have the money, do it. Personally Im doubting between the 'base' 27" iMac and the High-end. I need it for serious photo editting and I work a lot with CS5/CS6, so I dont think I need the faster graphics. But I wonder does it make sense to buy high end 27" with 3.2Ghz i5 instead of the base with 2.9Ghz i5? Is there much of a difference between these?

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timtambla macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	Best Configration For Me? 27 iMac Hi guys, ive been waiting for this 27 imac since March and finally its here!! I really want to invest money on this machine and to max the potential. I want this Imac for Premiere, After Effects and other Adobe Apps... So what do you guys think? How should i configure my new 27" Imac? Thanks
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Nov 30, 2012, 03:09 AM	#3
ka-spot macrumors member Join Date: May 2012	...but know that you'll be just fine with the base model. __________________ Macbook Air, iPhone 4
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Nov 30, 2012, 03:38 AM	#9
torana355 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia	I ordered mine with full upgrades except ram, i plan to keep it for a while so future proofing as much as possible. I will get 32 gig ram elsewhere __________________ 2012 27" iMac with 680mx \| 2011 13" MBA 128gb \| iPhone 4 32gb \| Nexus 7 16gb \| Nexus 4 on Carbon and Trinity.
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6ftunder macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austria	Help me choose Hello, I was wondering if you guys could help me decide which 27" iMac configuration to get for my own needs. I don't want to start another thread. What I do is Photoshop, I retouch large RAW Images from my Canon 5D Mark III and other cameras. Since I am an architecture student, I will definitely be doing a lot of 3D modelling and rendering later on, and I will most definitely be making videos with my Canon and then edit them on the iMac, either in FCP or Adobe Premiere. So my question is mostly concerning the graphics card. I was planning on getting: 27" - i7, 1TB Fusion drive, Apple care. I'll add the RAM myself. I now cannot decide whether or not to get the 680MX. How much can I actually benefit from it? My only fear is that it might produce a lot of heat which actually shouldn't be a problem since AppleCare is going to cover any damage that might happen, right? So, what do you think? Money isn't a problem but I don't want to invest in something if I cannot benefit from it and if I don't have to. Thank you. __________________
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Nov 30, 2012, 03:07 AM	#2
AzzUrr1 macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2012	If money doesn't matter get everything maxed except the RAM because on the 27" you can upgrade it by yourself cheaper
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Nov 30, 2012, 03:19 AM	#6
XionCore macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012	cut the ram and do a aftermarket upgrade yourself. that´ll save you 100 bucks.
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Nov 30, 2012, 03:34 AM	#8
XionCore macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012	really no offense, but a monkey could do the upgrade. it´s just getting the right memory (ask here), unscrew a panel and plug it in. reeeeally that simple. If you don´t plan to run high-load-programmes (video editing, sound,) the i5 will be enough. If you want to play new games on high-quality settings, you gonna need the 680MX. Otherwise, the base model (w/ fusion) will be the right one for you. Tell us what you plan to use the iMac for
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Nov 30, 2012, 04:25 AM	#12
timtambla Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	Ok gr8 thanku so much for helping
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Nov 30, 2012, 05:29 AM	#15
BasK macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2012	6ftunder, I hear everywhere the 680MX is a great upgrade for 150 dollar, so if you have the money, do it. Personally Im doubting between the 'base' 27" iMac and the High-end. I need it for serious photo editting and I work a lot with CS5/CS6, so I dont think I need the faster graphics. But I wonder does it make sense to buy high end 27" with 3.2Ghz i5 instead of the base with 2.9Ghz i5? Is there much of a difference between these?
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