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New iMac + FS

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messplay
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Looking to get the new 27" or maybe the rumored 32" model...due to the processor and graphics in addition to cheaper ssd despite the overall expensive pricetag...

27"
3.4GHz Quad-Core i7
16GB 1333MHz DDR3 Ram
2GB AMD Radeon 6970M GPU
256GB SSD + 1TB HDD


$2,450.00 obo.

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Oct 14 2012 12:39PM 1 0
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edai
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im down
Oct 14 2012 1:13PM 0 0
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Official_Recap
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Do you know where I could find some solid stats on what the update is going to hold other than rumors? I'm looking into a somewhat similar setup to yours, but want to see what is to come before I make any purchases.
Oct 14 2012 5:22PM 0 0
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Splice.
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I own a 21":

3.6 Ghz
8 gb of ram
Oct 14 2012 6:52PM 0 0
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t04r2t34l1f3
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*its his parents*

Oct 14 2012 7:48PM 0 0
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Splice.
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No actually it's mine. It was given to me as a gift.

We bought it from tekserve in NY for $900

Good deal.
Oct 14 2012 8:08PM 0 0
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SourSteezle
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Oct 14 2012 8:11PM 0 0
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TijmenDal
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As a 'gift'. Given to you by your parents. So it's basically your parents.
Oct 14 2012 8:45PM 0 0
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eheath
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1900?
Oct 14 2012 9:44PM 0 0
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.qzyxya
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Could you buy it without the SSD and then install it yourself later? That would save you a bunch.

Oct 14 2012 9:51PM 0 0
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.qzyxya
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srry dub post but also you could do the same with the ram i think.
Oct 14 2012 9:52PM 0 0
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[J_Gasper]
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Dont think you can with an imac. With this versions, you can use 3rd party ram. But as shown in the new rMBP, apple is making it so you cannot do anything yourself really. You have to get hd/ram upgrades directly from them, and they rape you on the price.
Oct 14 2012 9:56PM 0 0
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.qzyxya
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Oh that sucks. Yeah i heard the ram on the new macbook pro retina is soldered in also (can't upgrade it). You could always get a PC and then install mac os into it (hackintosh). I heard that the imacs have crappy laptop graphics cards instead of the actual desktop gpus (since they have to squeeze the gpu into the small casing).
Oct 14 2012 10:00PM 0 0
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[J_Gasper]
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Yeah but from what i hear, hackintosh can be a huge bitch sometimes. Some people have problems with it and some dont.
Oct 14 2012 10:08PM 0 0
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Jordan
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yep...

I just maxed it out and sucked it up... can't do anything with the computer post buying it.
Oct 14 2012 10:31PM 0 0
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messplay
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you kill me
Oct 15 2012 8:35AM 0 0
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Official_Recap
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How old is the unit and what is the condition? Also do you have any pictures? I MIGHT be interested, but still looking to get some concrete information on the iMac update coming before I make a decision.
Oct 16 2012 2:36PM 0 0
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.qzyxya
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Honestly, don't get an iMac. They're rediculously overpriced and have much lower performance and a good desktop build. You can probably fit a tower under your desk or whatever your using. just my 2 cents.
Oct 16 2012 3:36PM 0 0
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1337
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Honestly, for someone looking for a great monitor, high reliability, AND OSX will obviously justify the price for one of these.
Oct 16 2012 3:47PM 0 0
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.qzyxya
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point taken.
Oct 17 2012 9:44AM 0 0
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.EastCoast
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16 GB of RAM....... necessary
3.4 GHz processing........ necessary
Oct 17 2012 12:19PM 0 0
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erikK
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that only seems fast when you're talking about macs. for a lot of things those speeds are necessary
Oct 17 2012 3:58PM 0 0
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