iMac 21.5 i5 vs i7 for my work!

[xcaldk74]

Hello Mac Users,

I know this topic has been covered many times, but since I'm net to mac world I wish to get a input based on my question. Thanks in advance

Long story short I am(was) a PC user. I am looking to upgrade to mac since I think its more comfortable to work w/ macs.

This iMac will be used for web design w/ using photoshop package w/ little bit of video editing. Also from time to time I will play some fps games(bootcamp).

My dilemma - is it worth it going for i7 or i5 will be plenty. Than just add some ram i.e 8gb (not from apple store) and call it a day.

Any opinions and inputs are greatly appreciated.

Regards,
DK

 

[Mobius 1]

i5 will be enough for you. the main concern is the GPU





if you only use bootcamp for gaming, consider overclocking (cheaper)


i don't think you need more CPU power (like hyper threading etc)

but the GPU, refer to the "extreme 6750 overlclock" guide on the MBP forum

 

[xcaldk74]

if you only use bootcamp for gaming, consider overclocking (cheaper)

so you saying it should be easy to OC 6750M to be 6770m ? - didn't look at both specs so I don't know how much they are differ / perform better

i5 will be enough for you. the main concern is the GPU

also which i5 you're talking about 2.5 or 2.7?

what if I would take the basic iMac:

2.5GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5
1920 x 1080 resolution
4GB (two 2GB) memory
500GB hard drive1
AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 512MB


I have a 60gib SSD in my laptop I could just swap it into iMac but then wouldnt I void the warranty?

 

[Badger^2]

what if I would take the basic iMac:

2.5GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5
1920 x 1080 resolution
4GB (two 2GB) memory
500GB hard drive1
AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 512MB

I have a 60gib SSD in my laptop I could just swap it into iMac but then wouldnt I void the warranty?

For what you listed, that iMac is plenty. Any iMac made in the last few years would be plenty.

You may not void your warranty dropping that SSD in, but it takes major surgery, not for the timid or first timer.

Why not just try it without the SSD?

 

[xcaldk74]

for 38$ extra /month vs basic I think its worth it to go w/ i7 for a long term usage don't you think?

I did some research and noticed that i7 does not have lots of advantage + i5 is a new chip. Will i see any differences with my work? or should I just stick it w/ i5?