Should I get an Intel iMac?

[cruxed]

I have an intense case of Gear Lust.

As you can see from my sig, my setup is by no means under-powered.

Yet, I find myself lusting after a 20" Intel iMac, with it's sleek all-in-one design, and it's extra features (iSight + FrontRow + Boot Camp)

I could really use a dual-boot system, as I play many games, and coincidentally, my PC system is getting outdated.

Additionally, I would like to purchase another 20" display for a two display setup, so if I sell my PowerMac, I can have this desired setup (iMac's screen + Cinema Display).

Regarding Rosetta, the only non-universal apps I use are the Office suite, and occasionally Photoshop CS2 (I'm only a light user).

Also, I think that the Intel iMac is more future proof, and will provide longer lasting enjoyment for me and my parents.

What do you guys think?

Edit: If you guys haven't already noticed, I'm looking to SELL my PowerMac, and purchase the iMac. I'm not looking to keep both of them

 

[MRU]

If you could generally do with another mac, and your also looking to replace your gaming pc, then your pretty much covered.

What I'm surprised and must say a little disgusted by is how snappier windows feels (even browsing the web) on my imac than it is in osX....

I prefer os X obviously and never had any problem (i'vehad it since 10.1) with it, until now... A new OS X shouldn't feel as sluggish in comparison

 

[Eraserhead]

Why not wait for the Mac Pro's as they will be more upgradeable for gaming? (or is that not an issue?)

 

[eXan]

No, you should not get the iMac. Keep your PowerMac, its faster and has awesome upgradability options. Getting iMac would be a downgrade from your current system.

 

[Caitlyn]

Well, I think an iMac would be great for you actually. If you sell the PM, you can use the money to have not only a dual display setup, but you'll have a pretty fast Intel machine which you can use for Windows and Mac OS X. Therefore, if you even wanted, you could run the non-universal apps like Photoshop or Office on your Windows partition. I think it's a good idea, and you're right, Intel is Apple's future, therefore, it is more future-proof.

 

[FFTT]

I would hold off and wait to see what the new Towers offer before downgrading to a prosumer machine.

Actually your parents could buy an iMac as a replacement "FAMILY" home system, but your system is fine just the way it is.