The BEST iMac for Gaming/Video? [2015]

[MrFluffums]

Hey all,

I'm looking to get a new iMac. Wondering whether it's best to get a maxed out 27" iMac from the store or the new 27" 5k iMac, also maxed out. I realize the price difference is around 500 bucks. I heard something about the 5k iMac being bad for gaming because it had to process waaay more pixels. Is that true?


So which is best for hardcore video editing / gaming?


Thanks,

Thomas

 

[redheeler]

For gaming a 2013 because the GPU in the retina runs hotter, and for video editing a retina because of that amazing display and slightly faster processor.

You'll just have to decide which is most important.

Edit: For general use obviously a retina as well.