Return mac mini for imac?

[SteelBlueTJ]

I cant decide if i should keep refurb mini 2.3 i7 or return it for a refurb 27" imac. I was planning on getting a dell u2713hm display along with my mini, but a part if me is saying i should have just got the imac. Price difference is figured out to be

Refurb mini $720
16gb memory upgrade $150
240gb ssd $200
Dell u2713hm $600
Total $1600

The refurb imac i was looking at was a 27" 2012 i7 with 2gb video for $1999

It would be nice and neater to have everything all in one to save space, less wires etc. is it worth it for $400 extra?

 

[maflynn]

I think so, you also get a discrete GPU to boot

 

[MikeChicago]

I would return the mini and go for the iMac. It's going to be more powerful and won't cost that much more. Plus it will look amazing on your desk.

 

[luminouslight]

Go for the iMac.

 

[mattbaar26]

Mini, for the price you saved you could get bigger than 240 ssd or another monitor

 

[SteelBlueTJ]

Thanks. Do you think the 680 graphics with 2 gb is worth it vs buying a brand new model? I am deciding between the refurbished model i mentioned or a new i5 27" with the 1gb video and fusion for same money. Also, is there a noticeable difference between the i5 vs i7? I dont do anything too extreme. Not into gaming. Maybe some mild video editing and photoshop.

2012 27" 3.4 ghz i7 fusion 2gb graphics
Or
2013 27" 3.2ghz i5 fusion 1 gb graphics

Which one? Both are $1999. Thanks

 

[MrGimper]

Thanks. Do you think the 680 graphics with 2 gb is worth it vs buying a brand new model? I am deciding between the refurbished model i mentioned or a new i5 27" with the 1gb video and fusion for same money. Also, is there a noticeable difference between the i5 vs i7? I dont do anything too extreme. Not into gaming. Maybe some mild video editing and photoshop.

2012 27" 3.4 ghz i7 fusion 2gb graphics
Or
2013 27" 3.2ghz i5 fusion 1 gb graphics

Which one? Both are $1999. Thanks

I would, and did, get the 2012 model. Flash storage is faster on the 2013, but I'm thinking every other aspect is actually better on the 2012 in the comparison above.

 

[bad03xtreme]

I am trying to decide between the same two at the moment as well. I think I am going to go with a Mac mini. I think it will be easier and cheaper to upgrade in the future with just a new CPU rather than the entire setup with the iMac.