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Would the 21.5 inch imac be a suitable choice?
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Im using it for graphics
School work
Such as law writing up reports
Video editing
Web surfing
My sister is using it aswell for flash games and word documents
And occasionaly i want to play dayz
Minecraft
School work
Such as law writing up reports
Video editing
Web surfing
My sister is using it aswell for flash games and word documents
And occasionaly i want to play dayz
Minecraft
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Post the specs of the iMac so the community can see.
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HunterFX wrote Post the specs of the iMac so the community can see.
Ok give me 2 mins ill get them now
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Display
High-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colours.
21.5-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colours
Resolution: 1920x1080 pixels
27-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colours
Resolution: 2560x1440 pixels
Processor and Memory
Powered by a quad-core Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and DDR3 memory.
Processor
2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
Processor
2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
Configurable to 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7.
Processor
2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
Processor
3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
Configurable to 3.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7.
Memory
4GB (two 2GB) of 1333MHz DDR3 memory
Configurable to 8GB (all models) or 16GB (select models), only at the Apple Online Store.
Storage
500GB or 1TB hard drive.1
500GB
500GB (7200 rpm) harddrive
1TB
1TB (7200 rpm) harddrive
Configurable to 2TB hard drive or 256GB solid-state second drive, only at the Apple Online Store.
1TB
1TB (7200 rpm) harddrive
Configurable to 2TB hard drive or 256GB solid-state second drive, only at the Apple Online Store.
1TB
1TB (7200 rpm) harddrive
Configurable to 2TB hard drive or 256GB solid-state second drive, only at the Apple Online Store.
Graphics
Advanced AMD Radeon HD discrete graphics.
AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory
AMD Radeon HD 6770M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory
AMD Radeon HD 6770M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory
AMD Radeon HD 6970Mgraphics processor with 1GBof GDDR5 memory
Configurable to AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 2GB GDDR5, only at the Apple Online Store.
Video Support and Camera
Built-in FaceTime HD camera.
FaceTime HD camera
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560x1600 pixels) on an external display
Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
Audio
Built-in stereo speakers, built-in microphone and headphone mini-jack.
Built-in stereo speakers
Two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers
Headphone / optical digital audio output (mini-jack)
Audio line in / optical digital audio input (mini-jack)
Built-in microphone
Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
Connections and Expansion
SuperDrive, SDXC card slot, audio in, audio out, USB 2.0, FireWire 800, Thunderbolt, Gigabit Ethernet.
One Thunderbolt port on 21.5-inch iMac
Two Thunderbolt ports on 27-inch iMac
MiniDisplayPort output with support for DVI, VGA and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately)
One FireWire 800 port; 7 watts
Four USB 2.0 ports
SDXC card slot
Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x double-layer burning (DVDR DL/DVDRW/CD-RW)
Audio in/out
10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
IR receiver
Input
Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad.
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Full-size keyboard with 78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted T arrangement)
Magic Mouse
Smooth, seamless Multi-Touch surface with support for simple gestures (scrolling and swiping). Click and double-click anywhere. Ambidextrous construction accommodates left- and right-handed users.
Magic Trackpad
Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch and expand, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, rotate, screen zoom, scroll, click and drag, click drag and lock, secondary click A and B
Wireless
Latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies.
Wi-Fi
802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking;2 IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
Size and Weight
An all-in-one design for a small footprint.
Height: 45.1 cm (17.75 inches)
Width: 52.8 cm (20.8 inches)
Depth: 18.85 cm (7.42 inches)
Weight: 9.3 kg (20.5 pounds)3
Height: 51.7 cm (20.4 inches)
Width: 65.0 cm (25.6 inches)
Depth: 20.7 cm (8.15 inches)
Weight: 13.8 kg (30.5 pounds)3
Electrical and Operating Requirements
Line voltage: 100-240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
Maximum continuous power: 205W (21.5-inch models); 310W (27-inch models)
Operating temperature: 10 to 35 C (50 to 95 F)
Storage temperature: -20 to 47 C (-4 to 116 F)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Maximum altitude: 3,000 metres (10,000 feet)
Typical acoustical performance
Sound pressure level (operator position): 18 dBA at idle4
Limited Warranty and Service
Your iMac comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computers purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorised technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 0844 209 0611*.
Environmental Status Report
iMac is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
Arsenic-free display glass
BFR-free
PVC-free5
Mercury-free LED-backlit display
Highly recyclable aluminium and glass enclosures
Meets ENERGY STAR 5.2 requirements
Rated EPEAT Gold6
Apple and theGlobal Environment
Learn more about Apples dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. Or read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.
Recycling
Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimisation. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.
In the Box
iMac
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Apple Magic Mouse
Power lead
Printed and electronic documentation
Included Software
OS X Mountain Lion
Includes Mail, Messages, Contacts, Calendar, Safari, Reminders, Notification Center, Notes, Dictation, iCloud, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Game Center, the Mac App Store, iTunes, Gatekeeper, Twitter and Facebook integration,7 and more. Learn more about OS X Mountain Lion
iLife
Includes iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand. Learn more about iLife
Configurable Options
Purchase from the Apple Online Store to upgrade processor, graphics, memory and hard drive, or to swap Magic Mouse for Magic Trackpad.
Magic Trackpad
8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)
Magic Trackpad
8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)
16GB memory upgrade (four 4GB)
2TB hard drive
256GB solid-state second drive
2.8GHz quad-coreIntel Core i7
Magic Trackpad
8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)
16GB memory upgrade (four 4GB)
2TB hard drive
256GB solid-state second drive
Magic Trackpad
8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)
16GB memory upgrade (four 4GB)
2TB hard drive
256GB solid-state second drive
3.4GHz quad-coreIntel Core i7
AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 2GB of GDDR5 memory
Configure your iMac with even more options, only at the Apple Online Store
High-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colours.
21.5-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colours
Resolution: 1920x1080 pixels
27-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colours
Resolution: 2560x1440 pixels
Processor and Memory
Powered by a quad-core Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and DDR3 memory.
Processor
2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
Processor
2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
Configurable to 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7.
Processor
2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
Processor
3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
Configurable to 3.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7.
Memory
4GB (two 2GB) of 1333MHz DDR3 memory
Configurable to 8GB (all models) or 16GB (select models), only at the Apple Online Store.
Storage
500GB or 1TB hard drive.1
500GB
500GB (7200 rpm) harddrive
1TB
1TB (7200 rpm) harddrive
Configurable to 2TB hard drive or 256GB solid-state second drive, only at the Apple Online Store.
1TB
1TB (7200 rpm) harddrive
Configurable to 2TB hard drive or 256GB solid-state second drive, only at the Apple Online Store.
1TB
1TB (7200 rpm) harddrive
Configurable to 2TB hard drive or 256GB solid-state second drive, only at the Apple Online Store.
Graphics
Advanced AMD Radeon HD discrete graphics.
AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory
AMD Radeon HD 6770M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory
AMD Radeon HD 6770M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory
AMD Radeon HD 6970Mgraphics processor with 1GBof GDDR5 memory
Configurable to AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 2GB GDDR5, only at the Apple Online Store.
Video Support and Camera
Built-in FaceTime HD camera.
FaceTime HD camera
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560x1600 pixels) on an external display
Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
Audio
Built-in stereo speakers, built-in microphone and headphone mini-jack.
Built-in stereo speakers
Two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers
Headphone / optical digital audio output (mini-jack)
Audio line in / optical digital audio input (mini-jack)
Built-in microphone
Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
Connections and Expansion
SuperDrive, SDXC card slot, audio in, audio out, USB 2.0, FireWire 800, Thunderbolt, Gigabit Ethernet.
One Thunderbolt port on 21.5-inch iMac
Two Thunderbolt ports on 27-inch iMac
MiniDisplayPort output with support for DVI, VGA and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately)
One FireWire 800 port; 7 watts
Four USB 2.0 ports
SDXC card slot
Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x double-layer burning (DVDR DL/DVDRW/CD-RW)
Audio in/out
10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
IR receiver
Input
Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad.
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Full-size keyboard with 78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted T arrangement)
Magic Mouse
Smooth, seamless Multi-Touch surface with support for simple gestures (scrolling and swiping). Click and double-click anywhere. Ambidextrous construction accommodates left- and right-handed users.
Magic Trackpad
Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch and expand, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, rotate, screen zoom, scroll, click and drag, click drag and lock, secondary click A and B
Wireless
Latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies.
Wi-Fi
802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking;2 IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
Size and Weight
An all-in-one design for a small footprint.
Height: 45.1 cm (17.75 inches)
Width: 52.8 cm (20.8 inches)
Depth: 18.85 cm (7.42 inches)
Weight: 9.3 kg (20.5 pounds)3
Height: 51.7 cm (20.4 inches)
Width: 65.0 cm (25.6 inches)
Depth: 20.7 cm (8.15 inches)
Weight: 13.8 kg (30.5 pounds)3
Electrical and Operating Requirements
Line voltage: 100-240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
Maximum continuous power: 205W (21.5-inch models); 310W (27-inch models)
Operating temperature: 10 to 35 C (50 to 95 F)
Storage temperature: -20 to 47 C (-4 to 116 F)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Maximum altitude: 3,000 metres (10,000 feet)
Typical acoustical performance
Sound pressure level (operator position): 18 dBA at idle4
Limited Warranty and Service
Your iMac comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computers purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorised technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 0844 209 0611*.
Environmental Status Report
iMac is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
Arsenic-free display glass
BFR-free
PVC-free5
Mercury-free LED-backlit display
Highly recyclable aluminium and glass enclosures
Meets ENERGY STAR 5.2 requirements
Rated EPEAT Gold6
Apple and theGlobal Environment
Learn more about Apples dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. Or read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.
Recycling
Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimisation. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.
In the Box
iMac
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Apple Magic Mouse
Power lead
Printed and electronic documentation
Included Software
OS X Mountain Lion
Includes Mail, Messages, Contacts, Calendar, Safari, Reminders, Notification Center, Notes, Dictation, iCloud, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Game Center, the Mac App Store, iTunes, Gatekeeper, Twitter and Facebook integration,7 and more. Learn more about OS X Mountain Lion
iLife
Includes iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand. Learn more about iLife
Configurable Options
Purchase from the Apple Online Store to upgrade processor, graphics, memory and hard drive, or to swap Magic Mouse for Magic Trackpad.
Magic Trackpad
8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)
Magic Trackpad
8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)
16GB memory upgrade (four 4GB)
2TB hard drive
256GB solid-state second drive
2.8GHz quad-coreIntel Core i7
Magic Trackpad
8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)
16GB memory upgrade (four 4GB)
2TB hard drive
256GB solid-state second drive
Magic Trackpad
8GB memory upgrade (two 4GB)
16GB memory upgrade (four 4GB)
2TB hard drive
256GB solid-state second drive
3.4GHz quad-coreIntel Core i7
AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 2GB of GDDR5 memory
Configure your iMac with even more options, only at the Apple Online Store
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Yeah,that will be good for your stuff you will get like maybe 50fps on minecraft and 20-40 fps on dayz
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The iMac will be a good choice for all of what you listed, but you can get a PC that does the same for hundreds of dollars cheaper. Go to the PC support forum and ask this question there.
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HunterFX wrote Yeah,that will be good for your stuff you will get like maybe 50fps on minecraft and 20-40 fps on dayz
Is 20-40 decent or does it need improving?
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Shinji-Kagawa wroteWell you need 30fps on any game to run the game stable,if you could on a mac change the graphics card to Nvidia,if you can.HunterFX wrote Yeah,that will be good for your stuff you will get like maybe 50fps on minecraft and 20-40 fps on dayz
Is 20-40 decent or does it need improving?
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seems like it'd be pretty suitable!
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HunterFX wroteShinji-Kagawa wroteWell you need 30fps on any game to run the game stable,if you could on a mac change the graphics card to Nvidia,if you can.HunterFX wrote Yeah,that will be good for your stuff you will get like maybe 50fps on minecraft and 20-40 fps on dayz
Is 20-40 decent or does it need improving?
How much would that cost roughly ?
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