iMac Core 2 Duo 2.33Ghz vs AL iMac Core 2 Duo 2.0Ghz

[je1ani]

ok I have the option of buying both machines for $1000.. which model would be the better value? Both are used and 20" but the 2.33 comes with the Nvidia 7600GT and 2GB of RAM while the AL iMac is stock. Which would you get?

 

[xUKHCx]

What are you going to be using the Mac for?
Do you have a budget to add upgrades to the machines?

 

[David G.]

I would get the 2.33Ghz iMac.

 

[TSE]

I'd get the 2.33 GHZ iMac.

Pros: Better processor, better graphics card, more HD space if it comes with the stock HD, comes with more RAM, and comes in Matte.

Cons: Cannot use all 4 GBs of RAM (3.3 GBs max), slower bus speed.

 

[je1ani]

thanks! i am getting it to resell on ebay after adding ram..

 

[QCassidy352]

Both are used and 20" but the 2.33 comes with the Nvidia 7600GT

Not if it's a 20" it doesn't. If it's a 20" it has the x1600. The 7600 was only an option on the 24" model.

That said, I'd still get the white one because it has a faster processor, more RAM, and a better graphics card (even the x1600 is better than the 2400).

 

[ScottFitz]

The older 20" screens are reported to be better quality than the 20" screens they're putting into the new aluminum iMacs.

Also, for me, the matte screen will win out any day over the glossy covered one.

Go with the white iMac, then go out and buy one of the new ultra-thin aluminum series keyboards. They rock.

 

[psonice]

If you're getting it to resell on ebay, who cares which is better? Look at completed sales on there, see which gets the highest price, buy that one.

 

[je1ani]

Not if it's a 20" it doesn't. If it's a 20" it has the x1600. The 7600 was only an option on the 24" model.

That said, I'd still get the white one because it has a faster processor, more RAM, and a better graphics card (even the x1600 is better than the 2400).

I'm sorry the white has a 256mb video card I assumed it was the 7600gt