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eMac 1Ghz vs 1.25Ghz
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Mac Enthusiast
Join Date: Jan 2001
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Hi,
I want to upgrade from my iMac DV400 and the eMac looks like an excellent choice for me. I do some video editing so I'm needing a bit more speed - HD and RAM is not an issue in my iMac since I have added more.
I'm considering a cheap (secondhand) 1GHz model vs a brand new 1.25GHz one. How much difference do you think there will be in performance?
They (will) have the same amount of RAM (768MB) and HD (80GB).
Obviously buying new I get a warranty and brand new machine but it's the performance differences I'm concerned about.
TIA
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Richmond,Va
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Apple has refurbs for a great deal right now. If I'm not mistaken you can use the RAM out of your iMac. I don't think you would be able to with the just released version.
If I were you, I would get the newly updated version if you can handle the cost. If cost is a factor go for the refurb. I wouldn't buy one used from someone. You will probably end up paying about the same price as you would a refurb.
Apple has an eMac 1GHz/256MB/80GB/SuperDrive for $799 in the Special Deals section on their site. That would save you $200 instead of getting the 1.25GHz model. The price of RAM from crucial.com has the 1GHz RAM being more expensive though.
As far a performance I can't answer that question. Hopefully someone who has owned/used both can help out with that one. Good luck and let us know what choice you make.
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Moderator Emeritus  Join Date: Sep 2001
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The 1.25GHz eMac would be faster than an overclocked 1.33 because the new lineup has twice the L2 cache.
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Join Date: Jan 2001
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Thanks for all the replies. The cheap 1Ghz machine was going for �400 vs �699 for a new one. However - it has sold.
Sadly we don't get as many good refurb deals in the UK.
Fortunately I can afford the new one, but I always like a bargain.
I had read Leo Bodnars page thouroughly and before the recent upgrade was looking out for one to overclock, but I think I should get the newest one now.
Anyone know if the monitor spanning hack works on the 1.25GHz models?
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