3.2 i5 GT755 vs 3.4 i5 GTX775

[AGamble]

Hey!

I'm just about to buy my first mac but I'm a little unsure which of the following models to go for.

3.2 i5
GT755
1TB Fusion

Or...

3.4 i5
GTX775
1TB Fusion

Originally I was just going to go base spec but for the sake of £150 (or there abouts) I'm wondering whether the 3.4 GTX775 would be the better option?

I'm not planning on using the machine as a workhorse or using it for extensive video editing but I did want to play the odd game and want to make it as future proof as possible (My HP desktop is over 8 years old and still going strong).

Will there be much difference between models?

Is the 3.4 GTX775 worth the additional premium?

Which would you go for?

Thanks
Alex

 

[Serban]

Hey alex, for your needs if you can afford to buy the 3.4Ghz with 1T fusion drive and 780M, i think you better get the 780M and no fusion drive

 

[AGamble]

Is there be a massive difference between the 775 and 780?

 

[Serban]

if you play some demanding games from 2012 till 2015 yes it is a future proof.

you need the extra core speed, extra vRAM, and the extra memory speed

 

[AGamble]

Thanks for the info, definitely something to consider.

I'm guessing the i7 bump is less important?

 

[Serban]

for your needs yes i7 is less important. I just ordered yesterday a 27" 3.4Ghz, with 1T fusion drive and 780M. So do the same

i like fusion drive ..i still have the late 2012 21.5" imac with fusion drive...but with the 2013 27" model should be over 30% faster overall than 21.5" fusion drive late 2012 model

 

[AGamble]

for your needs yes i7 is less important. I just ordered yesterday a 27" 3.4Ghz, with 1T fusion drive and 780M. So do the same

i like fusion drive ..i still have the late 2012 21.5" imac with fusion drive...but with the 2013 27" model should be over 30% faster overall than 21.5" fusion drive late 2012 model

Thanks Serban

I've just ordered mine , same spec as yours!!!

 

[Serban]

Thanks Serban

I've just ordered mine , same spec as yours!!!

oh yea ) nice nice