any point in configuring to i9

[JRTba]

Hi all,
I have a 2011 iMac (i5, 20gb ram, 1tb ssd) which is still powerful enough for me, but is now obsolete in the eyes of Apple. I need to use Logic Pro X for work but it’s not compatible with my iMac (running High Sierra). Alas, I’m looking to buy a new computer (ouch), but this got me thinking about configuration. Is there any point upgrading (for £450) to i9 9th gen over the i5 8th gen if the lifespan of software support is dictated by age and not hardware?
Any advice appreciated. Currently looking at iMac 27” mid range with small ssd (separate 1tb external drive) and diy ram upgrade (rather than Apple store ram upgrade. TIA

 

[r6mile]

Hi all,
I have a 2011 iMac (i5, 20gb ram, 1tb ssd) which is still powerful enough for me, but is now obsolete in the eyes of Apple. I need to use Logic Pro X for work but it’s not compatible with my iMac (running High Sierra). Alas, I’m looking to buy a new computer (ouch), but this got me thinking about configuration. Is there any point upgrading (for £450) to i9 9th gen over the i5 8th gen if the lifespan of software support is dictated by age and not hardware?
Any advice appreciated. Currently looking at iMac 27” mid range with small ssd (separate 1tb external drive) and diy ram upgrade (rather than Apple store ram upgrade. TIA

If the machine is powerful enough for you, and your only issue is the OS, have you thought about upgrading to a GPU with Metal support, so you can run Catalina? There is a mega-thread on that.

 

[nihil0]

Hi all,
I have a 2011 iMac (i5, 20gb ram, 1tb ssd) which is still powerful enough for me, but is now obsolete in the eyes of Apple. I need to use Logic Pro X for work but it’s not compatible with my iMac (running High Sierra). Alas, I’m looking to buy a new computer (ouch), but this got me thinking about configuration. Is there any point upgrading (for £450) to i9 9th gen over the i5 8th gen if the lifespan of software support is dictated by age and not hardware?
Any advice appreciated. Currently looking at iMac 27” mid range with small ssd (separate 1tb external drive) and diy ram upgrade (rather than Apple store ram upgrade. TIA

The fact you are even asking this question means that you don't need i9. Btw Apple supports OS based on year of manufacture not by what CPU is inside. Meaning that when time comes, the 2019 model will be marked obsolete with i5 and i9 as well.

 

[JRTba]

The fact you are even asking this question means that you don't need i9. Btw Apple supports OS based on year of manufacture not by what CPU is inside. Meaning that when time comes, the 2019 model will be marked obsolete with i5 and i9 as well.

That’s perfect, thank you. I didn’t want to blow ££ if regardless of specification Apple deem the age of the computer the determining factor.
Cheers.

 

[Crwoo]

The i9 is fast, but runs hot. I would do it again