2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or 2.8 Extreme???

[mothergoose45]

I am going to make the switch from PC (whenever the Apple store comes back up). Going with the 24" , 1 GB Ram (will upgrade to 4 gig ram at newegg

Only thing that has me puzzled is the processors.

Why would I want to the 2.8? What are the advantages than being .4 faster.

Help me out please.

 

[Eidorian]

It's 400 MHz faster?

 

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

I'm going for the 2.8, if not for anything but the Extreme name itself... the only question is really: 2 or 4 GB RAM...?

 

[Clydefrog]

yeah thats about it, its just faster.

 

[SiliconDioxide]

I would say none. As the vid card is bad, isn't Intel using the extreme chips as gaming chips? If thats the case, I wouldn't waste my money on it. I could be wrong, anyone have a real use for the extreme chip?

 

[superlatic]

im going for the 2.8ghz stock option will order it tomorrow from apple store.

 

[harmonium]

Bragging rights + you'll more than likely keep the machine a bit longer. 400mhz is a lot. Hell, 7 years ago that was the speed of the computer.

 

[mothergoose45]

I wont be using this machine for any gaming. I like my 360 for that.

I will use Adobe design and video editing from my camcorder, internet, music, and word.

Will upgrade to 4 gig ram from new egg b/c of the price difference.

So should I just get the 2.4 or the 2.8 Its a $225 option.

 

[nfonteijn]

Does anybody know what type of processors the iMacs sport? Are they still Merom's or are they finally Conroes?

 

[Eidorian]

Does anybody know what type of processors the iMacs sport? Are they still Merom's or are they finally Conroes?

It's still Merom.