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iMac 2011 - i5 intel CPU
Hey do these two guys play well together ? I thought I read somewhere that the i5 wasn't officially approved for work on PT systems
What do u guys know ????
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Daniel HDX - PT12.5.1 - HD I/O 16x8x8 Win10-Pro (v1709)- 6 Core i7-6850k - ASUS X99 Deluxe ii D-Command Main Unit - 'Ole Blue http://www.sknoteaudio.com/ plugins rock and are affordable. |
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Any takers ?
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Daniel HDX - PT12.5.1 - HD I/O 16x8x8 Win10-Pro (v1709)- 6 Core i7-6850k - ASUS X99 Deluxe ii D-Command Main Unit - 'Ole Blue http://www.sknoteaudio.com/ plugins rock and are affordable. |
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Re: iMac 2011 - i5 intel CPU
Just an opinion, but i7 is the only way to go, no matter if its PC or Mac(and only socket 1366 and 2011 for PC). If you are concerned about the price difference, consider how long you will use the iMac. Let's say, for argument, that you will run it 5 years. Now divide the price difference over 5 years. Still wanna save that amount?
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It's not about price - I saw a used Mid 2011 iMac and it was $1,100 which is a pretty good price - FW800 and 2 TB ports
It looks like a nice system but I thought I remembered something about this i5 not being compatable with PT? I am imagining things? Pretty sure it wouldn't be my main rig but - once I see all that glass - I get googly eyes !!! It would probably be for a backup system - that's why I was curious about compatability
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Daniel HDX - PT12.5.1 - HD I/O 16x8x8 Win10-Pro (v1709)- 6 Core i7-6850k - ASUS X99 Deluxe ii D-Command Main Unit - 'Ole Blue http://www.sknoteaudio.com/ plugins rock and are affordable. |
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Re: iMac 2011 - i5 intel CPU
Well, those 27" screens are pretty seductive. I've seen i7 iMac 27" for $1400-1600 on Craigslist
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HP Z4 workstation, Mbox Studio https://www.facebook.com/search/top/...0sound%20works The better I drink, the more I mix BTW, my name is Dave, but most people call me.........................Dave |
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Re: iMac 2011 - i5 intel CPU
http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/e...pple-Computers
I have an i5, and it works just fine. This is my mobile recording and editing setup, so I haven't tested with heavy plugin usage.
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Re: iMac 2011 - i5 intel CPU
I have a Mac Mini with an i5 (2.3 GHz), it's working fine for me with PT 10.3.2, an mBox2, Lion for a long time but now Mountain Lion. I was a little worried about upgrading to ML but everything went fine. I rewire PT to Reason 6.5 often and it's working smooth as silk.
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Re: iMac 2011 - i5 intel CPU
I'm loving mine I picked up as a refurb from Apple. Never thought I'd need a 27" but it's nice for sure. To the op I'd suggest going for the i7 option if there's one available - the hyperthreading alone is worth it.
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