Which iMac?
I'm looking at 2 different iMacs in the Apple refurb store and at first glance, it looks like the only difference is an improved graphics card, but there are a couple of differences and I'd like a couple other opinions.
Lower priced model ($999):
ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT with 128MB memory
6mb shared L2 Cache
1066 MHz system bus
800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
250 GB hard drive
Higher priced model ($1100):
ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB memory
4mb shared L2 Cache
800 MHz system bus
667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
320 GB hard drive
The hard drive difference doesn't concern me as I'm planning on popping in my current 640 GB drive, but I was curious as to the trade-offs or if you think the difference would be noticable between the models. I'm leaning toward the lower priced one. Thanks for any advice.
Lower priced model ($999):
ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT with 128MB memory
6mb shared L2 Cache
1066 MHz system bus
800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
250 GB hard drive
Higher priced model ($1100):
ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB memory
4mb shared L2 Cache
800 MHz system bus
667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
320 GB hard drive
The hard drive difference doesn't concern me as I'm planning on popping in my current 640 GB drive, but I was curious as to the trade-offs or if you think the difference would be noticable between the models. I'm leaning toward the lower priced one. Thanks for any advice.
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The graphic card is of a lower spec, however. If your needs won't be affected by that, then go for the cheaper model
I'm looking at 2 different iMacs in the Apple refurb store and at first glance, it looks like the only difference is an improved graphics card, but there are a couple of differences and I'd like a couple other opinions.
Lower priced model ($999):
ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT with 128MB memory
6mb shared L2 Cache
1066 MHz system bus
800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
250 GB hard drive
Higher priced model ($1100):
ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB memory
4mb shared L2 Cache
800 MHz system bus
667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
320 GB hard drive
The hard drive difference doesn't concern me as I'm planning on popping in my current 640 GB drive, but I was curious as to the trade-offs or if you think the difference would be noticable between the models. I'm leaning toward the lower priced one. Thanks for any advice.
You had better know what you're doing if you try to replace the internal HD in an Aluminum iMac. They are not at all like previous models, and you had better know that you will void your warranty.