iMac Question

[fivetoadsloth]

Hey I read somewhere that the imacs processor is a notebook processor, or at least some component of the the imac is. Can someonelink me or verify this? Thanks alot.

 

[jsw]

Yes, it uses the Core 2 Duo processor, which was designed with notebooks in mind. However, it's a powerful chip and more than adequate enough for a consumer desktop. It's not so much a "notebook processor" as it is a "processor ideal for notebooks - as well as desktops".

The iMacs are very much like notebooks with an LCD attached, but not in all ways. The GPUs and hard drives, for example, are better.

 

[fivetoadsloth]

Yes, it uses the Core 2 Duo processor, which was designed with notebooks in mind. However, it's a powerful chip and more than adequate enough for a consumer desktop. It's not so much a "notebook processor" as it is a "processor ideal for notebooks - as well as desktops".

Ok thanks alot, that answered my question. I read it somewhere and a friend was wondering and i couldnt find anything online to link him to. Thanks again.

 

[iancapable]

Yes, it uses the Core 2 Duo processor, which was designed with notebooks in mind. However, it's a powerful chip and more than adequate enough for a consumer desktop. It's not so much a "notebook processor" as it is a "processor ideal for notebooks - as well as desktops".

The iMacs are very much like notebooks with an LCD attached, but not in all ways. The GPUs and hard drives, for example, are better.

The GPU is a notebook GPU in the iMac

 

[reflex]

To summarize:
1. the iMac's cpu is the notebook version of the Core 2 Duo
2. the gpu is a notebook version as well

 

[baummer]

To summarize:
1. the iMac's cpu is the notebook version of the Core 2 Duo
2. the gpu is a notebook version as well

NO.

1. The Core 2 Duo IS a notebook processor, and was designed for notebook architechture. Why use a notebook processor in a desktop? It's small.

2. The GPU is a notebook GPU.

 

[iancapable]

To summarize:
1. the iMac's cpu is the notebook version of the Core 2 Duo
2. the gpu is a notebook version as well

I'm not sure the C2D is specifically a notebook processor, it might work for both.

 

[twentyone]

The Core2 comes in notebook and desktop variants. It is not exclusively notebook or desktop. They are actually quite different too.

Merom, the notebook version, and Conroe, the desktop version.

Merom is said to be 28% faster than it's Core Duo counterpart (Yonah), while Conroe is said to be 40% faster than it's (not sure).

 

[aspro]

I don't believe the Core Duo had a desktop variant, so the Conroe speed comparison was probably against the same Core Duo as the Merom.

 

[tsvb]

Either way the new intel iMacs are snappy as hell.

 

[Mr MacBlue]

Either way the new intel iMacs are snappy as hell.

Indeed.

 

[dirtleg]

This seems like an appropriate thread for this question.

We are looking into upgrading our computer from a G3 iMac to a new Intel iMac (probably 20", the 24" is a monster). My question has to do with gaming. I realize the iMac is not a gamer for the gaming gear-heads, but will it be adequate for my daughter to run stuff like The Sims and such? We are not big time gamers, but we occasionally like things like that. Also, will I get good results from video streaming on line, like YouTube and news video? (I have a DSL connection at home)

Also, would it be worth the money for the GPU upgrade when we order?

Thanks in advance for any responses.

 

[student_trap]

We are looking into upgrading our computer from a G3 iMac to a new Intel iMac (probably 20", the 24" is a monster). My question has to do with gaming. I realize the iMac is not a gamer for the gaming gear-heads, but will it be adequate for my daughter to run stuff like The Sims and such? We are not big time gamers, but we occasionally like things like that. Also, will I get good results from video streaming on line, like YouTube and news video? (I have a DSL connection at home)

Also, would it be worth the money for the GPU upgrade when we order?

for the youtube and video streaming use, the imac will be great, even without the upgrade, in fact even for the game you mention, the normal imac would probably by fine. however the problem with the sims in particular is that it has to run under rosetta, which i am told makes it lag (i haven't seen this myself). the upgrade however is not too expensive, and for future gaming, would most likely be very useful.

 

[dirtleg]

Thanks.

One more thing. If we use bootleg and load windows, would games that are not universal run better than under OSX? I am still debating with myself about the need to load windows on my new Mac.