Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
UK iMac 4K & 5K (Late 2015) Order Thread
- Thread starter Brookzy
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Been looking at purchasing a 21.5 4K iMac to replace my 6 year old MacBook Pro (the 27 iMac is just too big for my desk). Can't afford to max out the configuration so need help deciding what options to upgrade. I no longer store music on my MacBook Pro as I use iTunes Match and Spotify streaming. I have a photo library of over 10,000 photos although I now use iCloud Photo Library so unsure if the originals are still stored taking up space or are fully in the cloud. I do some light photo editing though I find my MacBook Pro too slow for this now and I would like to possibly edit some 4K videos taken on my 6S.
To cut a long story short which options would you guys upgrade to? My current thought is to leave the processor at 3.1, possibly upgrade the ram to 16gb and then go for 1tb or 2tb fusion drive. 256gb of flash storage doesn't seem enough and the 512gb flash is just too much extra money on top.
To cut a long story short which options would you guys upgrade to? My current thought is to leave the processor at 3.1, possibly upgrade the ram to 16gb and then go for 1tb or 2tb fusion drive. 256gb of flash storage doesn't seem enough and the 512gb flash is just too much extra money on top.
You and me the only ones who like the 4K 21.5'' for same reason.
I personally would go for 16 GB of RAM as the RAM is not upgradable, its soldered into the motherboard.
The SSD part of the fusion drive is only 24 GB on the 1 TB so I wouldn't consider that.
I am bias towards SSD so would spend the extra £160 more on the 512 SSD v 2 TB FD.
I would then in the future invest in a USB 3 enclosure and a Samsung 2.5 EVO SSD drive maybe 1TB when prices come down....
based on the graph for the 250 GB EVO-
http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/Samsung-2-5-Inch-Solid-State-Drive/product/B00P736UEU?context=tracker
the 1 TB EVO should be a _lot_ cheaper next year. (its £259.99 at present) <£150 would be nice!
Please note this is just my opinion! hope it helps
Last edited:
That's been a great help Deany. 16gb ram is a no brainer and I do agree on the SSD option. Probably going to wait until the new year anyway to see if I get a work bonus.
Last edited:
Preparing for Shipment:
iMac 27" ordered on 13 Oct.
iMac Retina 5K
4 GHz
2 TB Fusion Drive
32 GB Ram
Magic Mouse 2 & Magic Trackpad 2
395 2GB Graphics
iMac 27" ordered on 13 Oct.
iMac Retina 5K
4 GHz
2 TB Fusion Drive
32 GB Ram
Magic Mouse 2 & Magic Trackpad 2
395 2GB Graphics
Last edited:
Just pushed the button on mine 
Replacing a late 2013 iMac due to my video editing in 4K these days.
4.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 4.2GHz
16GB 1867MHz DDR3 SDRAM - two 8GB
3TB Fusion Drive
AMD Radeon R9 M395X with 4GB video memory
Track Mouse 2, Trackpad 2 and wireless keyboard
Waiting on order update now. They have initially said on and around the 23rd.
Replacing a late 2013 iMac due to my video editing in 4K these days.4.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 4.2GHz
16GB 1867MHz DDR3 SDRAM - two 8GB
3TB Fusion Drive
AMD Radeon R9 M395X with 4GB video memory
Track Mouse 2, Trackpad 2 and wireless keyboard
Waiting on order update now. They have initially said on and around the 23rd.
Shipped!
iMac 27" ordered on 13 Oct.
iMac Retina 5K
4 GHz
2 TB Fusion Drive
32 GB Ram
Magic Mouse 2 & Magic Trackpad 2
395 2GB Graphics
iMac 27" ordered on 13 Oct.
iMac Retina 5K
4 GHz
2 TB Fusion Drive
32 GB Ram
Magic Mouse 2 & Magic Trackpad 2
395 2GB Graphics
Shipment Progress
Cork, Ireland 10/16/2015 7:25 P.M. Departure Scan
10/16/2015 7:07 P.M. Origin Scan
Ireland 10/16/2015 12:12 P.M. Order Processed: Ready for UPS
Additional Information
Shipped/Billed On:
10/16/2015
Type:
Package
Weight:
13.80 kgs
- What's This?
Cork, Ireland 10/16/2015 7:25 P.M. Departure Scan
10/16/2015 7:07 P.M. Origin Scan
Ireland 10/16/2015 12:12 P.M. Order Processed: Ready for UPS
Additional Information
Shipped/Billed On:
10/16/2015
Type:
Package
Weight:
13.80 kgs
Shipped a few hows ago, but UPS tracking number still not working.
Serial number shows assembled in Ireland so assume it's coming from there.
Apple site says estimated delivery 21st, which if true seems poor. Cork, Ireland to London takes four days?!
Serial number shows assembled in Ireland so assume it's coming from there.
Apple site says estimated delivery 21st, which if true seems poor. Cork, Ireland to London takes four days?!
thats about right when we got our imacs, I think they come via Holyhead (ferry) they won't count tomorrow being a Sunday and Ireland (although some people will have to work tomorrow). Lovely people the Irish.
ps
of course the A5 was built - Holyhead to Marble Arch just for this reason (to link London with Ireland) but no stage coach any more......sadly......you will have to rely on the UPS truck, far less glamorous!
Last edited:
have you downloaded the UPS app from the app store?,
UPS Mobile by UPS
https://appsto.re/gb/Zxldu.i
I always find that helpful when tracking UPS deliveries
you can give your delivery a 'nickname' which is a nice touch.
cheers
Looks like there will be plenty of 21.5'' 4K left. I really thought these would sell well.
Quite surprised if this thread is any indication of % sales
i.e. 100% verses zero!.....who will be the first?