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About to order Imac Duo Core: how much VRam should i get?
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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standard 128MB or upgrade to 256mb:
predominant anticipated usage: web, email, ms office, ilife
getting 256 will future proof me i've read, but how much will it really and for me, will i ever need it (not a gamer, use ps2 for that).
and with the reported problems, and delayed shipping time to upgrade, is it worth getting the 256?
want to order it today, so please reply...thanks!
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Join Date: May 2005
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what kind of work are you going to be doing? I know you said your not a gamer, but are you going to be doing any video editing, or heavy graphics graphis usage?
That will give a better idea of whether or not you need it.
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I'll do light video editing for home videos and such. May put together a reel here or there. Not sure if that's considered heavy or not. Also, won't be doing this kind of stuff often. Are you leaning towards telling me to get the 256?
Originally Posted by hickey
what kind of work are you going to be doing? I know you said your not a gamer, but are you going to be doing any video editing, or heavy graphics graphis usage?
That will give a better idea of whether or not you need it.
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I know you want to order it today, but if you dont need it immediately, order the 256 and wait the longer time for it to be shipped. Its a fairly cheap upgrade, and it will be helpful in the longrun, and whenever you edit something. Especially if you're going to cut a reel together, you want to be able you get the best quality you can there, cause thats what gets you jobs.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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get the 256MB man. it'll help in resale value, you cannot decide at a later date you want it and go and get it, and the cost is negligible. get it. 
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alright guys, added the extra RAM, thanks for the fast feedback, hope I don't get one with issues!
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Richmond! VA
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I have a 256MB VRAM Intel iMac. Never had any problems with it. Amazed at the speed and I am future-proof, however I do play games and video edit, so it was an easier decision for me.
It is said that the 256MB video issue is software related so I wouldn't factor that in at all.
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[ 15 inch Macbook Pro 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo ][ 20 inch Intel iMac 2 GB RAM / 256 MB ATI XT 1600 ][ iPhone OG (3GS on Reservation)][ White iPod 5th Gen. 60GB ]
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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DO IT! . . . . let us know how it goes!
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Mac Elite
Join Date: May 2005
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btw, what are the complete specs of the machine your getting? Us geeks want to know.
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