George Booth58 said:That’s like buying a sports car and having someone suggest a sportbike instead because it’s "faster" and cheaper. 😁
A PC and an iMac are both computers. Your car vs. motorcycle analogy is garbage.
Are you seriously suggesting that a custom-built PC using a new Sandy Bridge Processor, a motherboard, and an Nvidia GTX 580 isn't a computer comparable to an iMac? It's the exact same thing, just significantly faster and much cheaper when you look at the actual components used in both. The difference is the OS, the design, and the logo. But under the hood, the Apple machinery costs three times more than a PC built with the same parts.
placidheron19 said:Again, the GPU is too weak. You'd need to shove an Nvidia GTX 580 in there (if that's even possible), which would make you a $6367-a 😁 .
If you're talking about a desktop card, forget it. Unless you can show me how you'd cram that into an iMac, it's not happening.
She’d need this if it were actually possible to install something like that inside.
George Booth58 said:P.S. Don't listen to those idiots claiming "you can get a beastly PC for that price." Macs aren't just computers, they're a religion. 😁
You mean a cult. 😁
A PC at the same price point would absolutely crush it... or rather, cost way less.
Fast forward the video to 7:30 and watch how the RAM changes. He upgraded it to 16GB; there’s gotta be a similar trick for the graphics card. Doesn't look complicated to me. I don't see any warranty stickers, so it shouldn't be an issue.
Man, a 27'' is the real deal. 🙂 Given the resolution and image quality, nothing is too big. You're gonna love it.
darkmaker said:So my processor is garbage too, I guess. 😢 The only one with an i5 is the 27'' model. That one would be $15 $133 less.
Don't you guys think the screen is way too big? 🤷
I saw it in person at the HG spot. Honestly, the image quality and the screen size blew me away. There's so much room to get work done... You'll get used to it after a while and it'll feel just fine.
Look, there's no way around it—I doubt anyone would look at this and call it ugly... but honestly, I'm terrified to even guess what a desk like that would cost me.
Since an iMac is a non-negotiable for you, just pick one with a screen size you actually like and swap out the processor and graphics card if it's doable. I'm assuming money isn't the issue here, nor is the technical side of a project like that. 🙂
Everything can be swapped out, sure, but since an iMac is such a closed system, any signs of tampering will be obvious. There might even be warranty void stickers on the back where you're supposed to open it... I honestly have no clue. Upgrading won't break anything, but why bother? You drop a fortune on a high-end machine just to spend more on a pricey custom graphics card and pay someone else to swap it out discreetly? It’s too much hassle and way too much money. Also, the one for $4.25 only has a dual-core processor, and you definitely need four cores—you should probably go with an i5 instead.
And that tiny little Apple computer that’s barely three cents tall? Total joke. 🙂
darkmaker said:I ended up on this forum because of my graphics card. 🙂 Can I just swap in a different one? Maybe an NVIDIA? 🤷
Hard to say. You should probably ask someone at the Apple Store. If you start messing with it, what happens to the warranty? These machines arrive fully configured from the factory—pre-loaded with all the software and drivers ready to go. Opening it up yourself sounds like a bad idea. It likely won't work. 🤷
I'm fresh out of ideas. The MacBook is underwhelming—even the top-tier model has a pathetic graphics card. The only redeeming quality is that display, which looks incredible.
Honestly, just wait until they release something with an NVIDIA card. Though, if they have some shady deal with NVIDIA, you might be waiting forever. I don't follow Apple that closely.
Or just go ahead and buy that other one you were already looking at.
darkmaker, what’s your take on THIS case... looks clean and white, just like the iVar. You grab specific components to fit this chassis along with an iVar monitor, plus a keyboard and mouse.
It's pricey. $2500 Even after that, I'm still looking at $5,500 just to build a rig in that case.
I feel like I'm wasting my breath here, but whatever, I've got the time.😁
I see the same thing happening on the bike forums—people looking for recommendations, and some end up picking a ride based solely on looks, which is a mistake. It's the exact same story here. You spend a fortune on what ends up being a weak machine just because of the branding. That iMac from the link is a dual-core setup with a subpar graphics card. Even the RAM speed is underwhelming; I haven't seen much on the market slower than 1333 MHz, which is pretty much the baseline now, yet this iMac specs out even lower.
Too much hype, not enough substance. It should be different, but that's Apple for you—they charge whatever they want regardless.
If you were to build a custom PC that matched the specs of what iVar has, including a decent monitor, you'd probably top out at around $1667. Isn't $2667 a massive stretch? I'm just trying to steer you toward a sensible choice. If this machine is your livelihood and your productivity depends on it, you shouldn't be dropping $10,000+ on something unless it's fully capable of handling heavy-duty professional tasks.
Patrick Garcia4 said:Look how nice that case is... Click me
Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 requires a 64-bit operating system.
Supported NVIDIA graphics cards for GPU acceleration
GeForce GTX 285 (Windows and macOS) GeForce GTX 470 (Windows) Quadro 4000 (Windows and macOS) Quadro 5000 (Windows) Quadro 5000 m (Windows) Quadro FX 3800 (Windows) Quadro FX 4800 (Windows and macOS) Quadro FX 5800 (Windows) Quadro CX ATI
No ATI cards in sight... It would run on an iMac with an hd5670 because those cards have basic features like opengl2, but the cards listed above—plus any newer Nvidia cards—are practically built for this kind of software. They deliver significantly better results. Not to mention how much an SSD would speed up the workflow. Don't listen to her logic; she's dead wrong here...
Look at this Dell. It has more tilt options than an iMac monitor and it's slightly larger. You could actually get two of them for that price. You could work on one while having another program open on the second, multitasking without constantly minimizing windows and all that.
I won't start listing pretty cases, since I don't know if you're just here looking for a blessing for an iMac, but I get the feeling you're already halfway hooked on whatever people say here 😁
darkmaker said:I’ve owned a Mac for a while and liked it 🙂....I like the iMac because there aren't extra wires everywhere and it's just the monitor (without that ugly tower 😁)....but I wanted to check if it could actually handle video editing given the specs...I don't want to buy something that can't do what it was built for. For everything else, I have my laptop, so I'm looking for a desktop, not a new laptop... As for the screen, I looked at bigger ones, but they were too massive for me....this size is just right. 🙂
It would work, sure, but with a desktop at that price point, you get much, much, MUCH faster and more efficient performance. Honestly, putting an hd5670 in a $13,000 computer is pathetic. That "ugly tower" can look great; there are plenty of cases with attractive designs, and you can just slide it under the desk so it's out of sight. Or you can have wireless Logitech wireless desktop MK520 keys and mouse on your desk...whatever. Personally, I lean toward a PC, and that's just common sense.😁
Most software is clearly optimized for Nvidia because their tech is just ahead of the curve. If an iMac won't play nice with an Nvidia setup, then you just have to settle for whatever is offered when an iMac is your requirement.
The iMac is a necessity if you're already using an iPhone, iPad, iPod, or iVar—why wouldn't you?
If you want a high-end workstation, we can build you a beautiful case paired with stunning, larger monitors—you could even go with two. We also carry excellent, stylishly designed keyboards and mice.
Honestly, looking at these specs for this price point, it's just underwhelming. For comparison, here is what you actually get for that kind of money:
1 x Asrock P67 PRO3-B3 - Intel P67, ATX, 4xDDR3 2133MHz, Gigabit LAN 1 x Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz,1MB/8MB,95W,Socket 1155 1 x DDR3 8GB (2x4GB) Corsair, 1333MHz, 9-9-9-24, CMX8GX3M2A1333C9 1 x Gigabyte GTX 580 1536 MB GDDR5 384bit, 2xDVI+HDMI, PCI-X 2.0 1 x HDD WD 1Tb, 1002FAEX , SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB Cache, WD Caviar Black 1 x LG GH24NS, DVD±RW, 24x DVD±R ,8x DL , 40x CD-R 1 x XFX Core edition 80 750W PSU - EasyRail Technology 1 x SILVERSTONE Fortess FT01 Midi Tower ATX Mainboard Supported 1 x SILVERSTONE Fortess FT01 Midi Tower ATX Mainboard Supported 1 x CORSAIR Air Series A50, CPU cooler,Socket 775/Socket AM2/Socke 1 x Dell U2311H 23", 1920x1080, Pivot, 1000:1,10000:1,warranty: 3 years 1 x Logitech wireless desktop MK520, Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless 1 x Genius SP-T1200 Speakers, 2 satellites, 30W, silver, touch panel
$4424
That’s just an example. You could build something similar with an SSD too. That list includes everything: the PC, an IPS monitor, keyboard/mouse combo, and speakers.
And power-wise, this setup blows the competition out of the water. An iMac is much weaker, even if it looks pretty and sleek. Of course, the iMac comes with its own OS, whereas mine doesn't. But unless you already have licensed versions of Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 or other software, a licensed OS isn't worth much to you. If you already own those licenses, then it's worth putting absolutely everything into $4.50.
