Contemplating an iMac re-order

OT2000 · Jan 8, 2013, 11:49 AM

Here's my preorder on December 20th... Still processing.

27" iMac
2.9 GHz
3TB Fusion
NVIDIA 660M

But now I've had too much time to think and so I'm contemplating an upgrade to...

27" iMac
3.2 GHz
3TB Fusion
NVIDIA 680MX

I know it'll knock me back $350 and a few weeks, but since i do a good amount of gaming and Creative Suite, I'm REALLY teetering on a re-order. My other desktop is almost 7 years old and lasted me well, I figure this one will probably have the same lifespan.

Whattayathink? I could use a nudge...

680MX/3.2Ghz > $350/2 weeks/660M/2.9Ghz ??

Stay put? or Re-Order? TIA

RaYk717 · Jan 8, 2013, 11:52 AM

I would make the re-order. I had the same config as u have right now and changed it, because in the end the maschine shoud last some days

. In addition if you are gaming a lot, I would definately take the 680MX !

sounddesigner · Jan 8, 2013, 11:56 AM

I would see if u can find it in a store because of how long the wait will be if u re order but if u can handle the wait it will be worth it

washu214 · Jan 8, 2013, 12:01 PM

I spoke with apple today infact trying toget a ship date. the rep told me if you re-rodered now with BTO options the ship date is already in Feb, so your adding like a month not 2 weeks

NutsNGum · Jan 8, 2013, 12:03 PM

Do it, or live your life in eternal regret and sadness.

OT2000 · Jan 8, 2013, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NutsNGum

Do it, or live your life in eternal regret and sadness.

NutsNGum gets it.

outie2k · Jan 8, 2013, 12:23 PM

No brainer to get max config if you intend to keep it for 7 years.

Category 5 · Jan 8, 2013, 12:25 PM

Maybe you can call Apple and have them "change" your existing order and not lose your place in the queue.

But I am in agreement. Max that sucker out. From past experience, even if you don't make it 7 years, you will get a better resale value and sell it quicker.

nosnhojm · Jan 8, 2013, 12:43 PM

I have (or had) the same dilemma as you. I just called Apple, and they cannot change the BTO options without canceling the original order. I told them that I would just stick with my 675mx, to which they graciously offered me free expedited shipping and a free superdrive. Wow. This is my first Mac, but I'm very impressed with Apple customer service.

jmcgeejr · Jan 8, 2013, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nosnhojm

I have (or had) the same dilemma as you. I just called Apple, and they cannot change the BTO options without canceling the original order. I told them that I would just stick with my 675mx, to which they graciously offered me free expedited shipping and a free superdrive. Wow. This is my first Mac, but I'm very impressed with Apple customer service.

If you're a gamer the 680MX is the way to go hands down.

nosnhojm · 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmcgeejr

If you're a gamer the 680MX is the way to go hands down.

I am, but not a PC/Mac gamer (I intend to build/buy a steam box later on). I'm more concerned with Lightroom/Photoshop performance...both current versions and future upgrades that may employ more GPU acceleration.

However, the OP may have different uses and would game more?

ctdonath · Jan 8, 2013, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OT2000

I could use a nudge...

Nudge? Wait a sec while I get my bulldozer...

(hey, it's your money and time! I can live vicariously with that!)

Acorn · Jan 8, 2013, 01:49 PM

the 680mx is a beast. if you have the means you should get it if all your worried about is shipping time and not really the money.

This is what i usually tell people if money isnt the issue because if your borderline on a upgrade almost always you regret not getting it later.

TouchMint.com · Jan 8, 2013, 01:52 PM

You might be able to pick up the config you are looking for but with 1tb fusion in an apple store. My Apple store had a few so check it out.

Therobart · Jan 8, 2013, 02:23 PM

Go for it. I ordered the same as you on the 30th November and after much reading I changed it from the base 27" to the high one with 680 graphics card. I know it meant waiting a bit longer but I am much happier that I won't regret what I bought.

Bear · Jan 8, 2013, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OT2000

...
Whattayathink? I could use a nudge...
...

It sounds like you really want the upgraded system. Why don't you call Apple and ask about changing your order? Sometimes changing an order will get you a better delivery date than placing a new order. Although since it's a different base model, they may treat it like a new order anyway.

OT2000 · 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TouchMint.com

You might be able to pick up the config you are looking for but with 1tb fusion in an apple store. My Apple store had a few so check it out.

Because of my media trove, I need the 3TB HD. Apple Store rep let me know they will only get 1 TB Fusion model in, no 3 TB configs in store, since that's only BTO. Trying to go for the minimalist look at home without a bunch of external HDs hanging out of my machine this time around.

OT2000 · Jan 9, 2013, 12:47 PM

Done. Cancelled the old order.

I'll be recieving this BTO in the first few weeks of February. It'll be quite a wait, but it feels good.

27" iMac
3.2 GHz
3TB Fusion
NVIDIA 680MX 2G Ram

Jan 8, 2013, 11:49 AM	#1
OT2000 macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2007	Contemplating an iMac re-order Here's my preorder on December 20th... Still processing. 27" iMac 2.9 GHz 3TB Fusion NVIDIA 660M But now I've had too much time to think and so I'm contemplating an upgrade to... 27" iMac 3.2 GHz 3TB Fusion NVIDIA 680MX I know it'll knock me back $350 and a few weeks, but since i do a good amount of gaming and Creative Suite, I'm REALLY teetering on a re-order. My other desktop is almost 7 years old and lasted me well, I figure this one will probably have the same lifespan. Whattayathink? I could use a nudge... 680MX/3.2Ghz > $350/2 weeks/660M/2.9Ghz ?? Stay put? or Re-Order? TIA
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Category 5 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2011	Maybe you can call Apple and have them "change" your existing order and not lose your place in the queue. But I am in agreement. Max that sucker out. From past experience, even if you don't make it 7 years, you will get a better resale value and sell it quicker. __________________ 01010010 01001001 01010000 00100000 01010011 01110100 01100101 01110110 01100101 00100000 01001010 01101111 01100010
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Jan 8, 2013, 12:43 PM	#9
nosnhojm macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2011	I have (or had) the same dilemma as you. I just called Apple, and they cannot change the BTO options without canceling the original order. I told them that I would just stick with my 675mx, to which they graciously offered me free expedited shipping and a free superdrive. Wow. This is my first Mac, but I'm very impressed with Apple customer service. __________________ iMac 2012 (27", i7, 675MX, 32GB, 1TB Fusion) \| iPad 4 \| iPhone 5 \| TV 3 \| Airport Extreme 5
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TouchMint.com macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix	You might be able to pick up the config you are looking for but with 1tb fusion in an apple store. My Apple store had a few so check it out. __________________ www.TouchMint.com iPhone App Developer Apps of the month: Baseball Stats Tracker Touch (Over 10,000 Copies Sold!) Quiz and Flashcard Maker
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Jan 8, 2013, 11:52 AM	#2
RaYk717 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2008	I would make the re-order. I had the same config as u have right now and changed it, because in the end the maschine shoud last some days . In addition if you are gaming a lot, I would definately take the 680MX !
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Jan 8, 2013, 11:56 AM	#3
sounddesigner macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2012	I would see if u can find it in a store because of how long the wait will be if u re order but if u can handle the wait it will be worth it
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Jan 8, 2013, 12:01 PM	#4
washu214 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2008	I spoke with apple today infact trying toget a ship date. the rep told me if you re-rodered now with BTO options the ship date is already in Feb, so your adding like a month not 2 weeks
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Jan 8, 2013, 12:03 PM	#5
NutsNGum macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glasgow, Scotland	Do it, or live your life in eternal regret and sadness.
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Jan 8, 2013, 12:23 PM	#7
outie2k macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2010	No brainer to get max config if you intend to keep it for 7 years.
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Jan 8, 2013, 01:49 PM	#13
Acorn macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2009	the 680mx is a beast. if you have the means you should get it if all your worried about is shipping time and not really the money. This is what i usually tell people if money isnt the issue because if your borderline on a upgrade almost always you regret not getting it later.
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Jan 8, 2013, 02:23 PM	#15
Therobart macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Northern Ireland	Go for it. I ordered the same as you on the 30th November and after much reading I changed it from the base 27" to the high one with 680 graphics card. I know it meant waiting a bit longer but I am much happier that I won't regret what I bought.
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Jan 9, 2013, 12:47 PM	#18
OT2000 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2007	Done. Cancelled the old order. I'll be recieving this BTO in the first few weeks of February. It'll be quite a wait, but it feels good. 27" iMac 3.2 GHz 3TB Fusion NVIDIA 680MX 2G Ram
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