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Thinking about upgrading my Imac thoughts please

  • 03-05-2011 12:58PM
    #1
    TCP/IP
    Subscribers Posts: 3,544 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    I am considering upgrading my IMac to the latest version when they are released later today. The Spec on mine is as follows:

    2010 27inch Imac
    8 gig ram (Two 4gb Chips)
    2.93GHz Intel Core i7 (quad core)
    ATI Radeon HD 5750 with 1GB
    2TB hard drive
    256GB solid-state drive
    Snow Leopard

    I think that is it. If I was to advertise the machine on adverts what would be a fair price to ask. It is spotless with no marks at all.

    Thanks
    TCP/IP


Comments

  • #2
    Talisman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,166 ✭✭✭Talisman


    I would guess €1800-2000.

    Is there any particular reason you want to upgrade? The only thing the new model has is in addition to yours is the dual Thunderbolt ports and I don't think that is sufficient reason to upgrade - the 2012 models will have integrated Thunderbolt and USB 3 ports.


  • #3
    TCP/IP
    Subscribers Posts: 3,544 ✭✭✭TCP/IP


    Thanks Talisman just something I was playing around with in my mind.


  • #4
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,707 ✭✭✭stimpson


    Slightly lower spec went here for 1500

    http://www.adverts.ie/mac/imac-27-quad-core-i7/570413

    I don't see the point unless you need Thunderbolt.

    Edit: Noticed Mod: Gadgets - please carry on ;)


  • #5
    TCP/IP
    Subscribers Posts: 3,544 ✭✭✭TCP/IP


    Thanks stimpson with the large 2tb drive and also the SSD drive I should get close to 2k for mine.

    Glad you noticed the obsession I have :)


  • #6
    TCP/IP
    Subscribers Posts: 3,544 ✭✭✭TCP/IP


    And up it goes in Adverts thanks for the replies guys


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  • #7
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,707 ✭✭✭stimpson


    TCP/IP wrote: »
    Thanks stimpson with the large 2tb drive and also the SSD drive I should get close to 2k for mine.

    Glad you noticed the obsession I have :)

    Specing up the new 3.4 Ghz to 8 Gigs of RAM and 2TB HD/265GB SSD it hits over 3 grand. I forgot how much Apple charge for basics like RAM and Drives.

    I'd do the same if I could afford it. I just have to slum it with my 3.6Ghz i5 iMac, 2009 Unibody MacBook and customised hacked to bits 2007 Mac Mini media server ;)


  • #8
    PhilipMarlowe
    Subscribers Posts: 4,419 ✭✭✭PhilipMarlowe


    Need to fix your description, doesn't match your specs...
    27-inch iMac - Quad Core i7, 4GB RAM, 1TB Hard Disk

    Want, btw.


  • #9
    Trevor451
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,463 ✭✭✭Trevor451


    why not build your own computer? Apple charge huge amounts for outdated hardware.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=842


  • #10
    !MAVERICK!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 449 ✭✭!MAVERICK!


    Trevor451 wrote: »
    why not build your own computer? Apple charge huge amounts for outdated hardware.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=842

    Get off the mac section of boards and stay where you belong. And their technology is far from "outdated".


  • #11
    TCP/IP
    Subscribers Posts: 3,544 ✭✭✭TCP/IP


    Trevor451 wrote: »
    why not build your own computer? Apple charge huge amounts for outdated hardware.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=842

    Trevor451 - I have built PC plenty of times but the Mac is simply a nicely put together package. I love the mixture of looks and power.


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  • #12
    Ryan451
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 189 ✭✭Ryan451


    Trevor451 wrote: »
    why not build your own computer? Apple charge huge amounts for outdated hardware.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=842

    Seriously no need for the trolling. Let me guess, have you even used OSX for more than 20 minutes?

    By the way i have both a PC and a Mac


  • #13
    silvine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,132 ✭✭✭silvine


    I'm in a similar dilema. How much would I get for my 2010 27 inch iMac?

    Here's the spec.
    Model Identifier: iMac11,3
    Processor Name: Intel Core i3
    Processor Speed: 3.2 GHz
    1TB HDD
    Memory: 4 GB RAM
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 512 MB
    Snow Leopard


  • #14
    PhilipMarlowe
    Subscribers Posts: 4,419 ✭✭✭PhilipMarlowe


    €1,219 for that model in the refurbished store now.


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