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I'm sure you could build a more powerful tower for $5k, but if you account for a nice display and mouse/keyboard, and I don't think you could match the iMac pro

I'm sure you could build a more powerful tower for $5k, but if you account for a nice display and mouse/keyboard, and I don't think you could match the iMac pro cost to power ratio.

bovermyer 9y ago
Based on current prices on Newegg, I can build a PC with comparable specs with a 4K monitor, a mechanical keyboard, and a variable-DPI mouse for about $4200. And I can then replace parts as they go obsolete at my leisure.
- undersuit 9y ago
  Comparable specs should be a 5k monitor...
  - valuearb 9y ago
    a 5K is a big difference
    - bovermyer 9y ago
      I can't tell the difference between 1080p and 4K unless I sit close to the monitor. Why would I want to spend the (exorbitant) money on a 5K or higher?
      - zimpenfish 9y ago
        I believe the point is that you can edit 4K video in native resolution with all your tool palettes around it rather than covering it up.
      - valuearb 9y ago
        If you can’t tell the difference you aren’t a customer. I’m guessing you aren’t Jim Cameron.
- valuearb 9y ago
  To build an actual comparable PC costs $4,600. http://www.pcgamer.com/apples-new-imac-pro-costs-5000-but-is-it-overpriced/ http://www.pcgamer.com/apples-new-imac-pro-costs-5000-but-is... And it isn't a svelte all-in one, won't have Apple's build quality, or warranty, or run MacOS, and you'll have to spend your own time building and maintaining it.
  - bovermyer 9y ago
    Personal preference, but: 1. All-in one: a negative 2. Build quality: Apple's build quality has gone down in the past seven years. 3. Warranty: OK, you got me there. 4. MacOS: Of all the OSes I've used in my life, MacOS is certainly not the best. It's not a selling point. 5. Building & maintaining time: This is a positive. I enjoy being able to know exactly what's in my machines and having the ability to replace any part I want whenever I want. There are other upsides to building your own versus buying a Mac. 1. Complete control over aesthetics. 2. Broader choice of OS. 3. Broader hardware options. If someone gave me a free iMac Pro, I would sell it and use the money to build something I like. Again, please note, this is personal preference and not intended to be a judgment on those whose preferences differ from mine.
    - valuearb 9y ago
      Your personal preferences are yours, me I’d rather spend time being productive than building/nursing a home brew machine. But either way, if you need a fast xenon 8+ core system driving 5K video, it’s hard to build one much cheaper than what Apples iMac Pro sells for.

I'm sure you could build a more powerful tower for $5k, but if you account for a nice display and mouse/keyboard, and I don't think you could match the iMac pro cost to power ratio.

bovermyer 9y ago

Based on current prices on Newegg, I can build a PC with comparable specs with a 4K monitor, a mechanical keyboard, and a variable-DPI mouse for about $4200. And I can then replace parts as they go obsolete at my leisure.

undersuit 9y ago
Comparable specs should be a 5k monitor...
- valuearb 9y ago
  a 5K is a big difference
  - bovermyer 9y ago
    I can't tell the difference between 1080p and 4K unless I sit close to the monitor. Why would I want to spend the (exorbitant) money on a 5K or higher?
    - zimpenfish 9y ago
      I believe the point is that you can edit 4K video in native resolution with all your tool palettes around it rather than covering it up.
    - valuearb 9y ago
      If you can’t tell the difference you aren’t a customer. I’m guessing you aren’t Jim Cameron.
valuearb 9y ago
To build an actual comparable PC costs $4,600. http://www.pcgamer.com/apples-new-imac-pro-costs-5000-but-is-it-overpriced/ http://www.pcgamer.com/apples-new-imac-pro-costs-5000-but-is... And it isn't a svelte all-in one, won't have Apple's build quality, or warranty, or run MacOS, and you'll have to spend your own time building and maintaining it.
- bovermyer 9y ago
  Personal preference, but: 1. All-in one: a negative 2. Build quality: Apple's build quality has gone down in the past seven years. 3. Warranty: OK, you got me there. 4. MacOS: Of all the OSes I've used in my life, MacOS is certainly not the best. It's not a selling point. 5. Building & maintaining time: This is a positive. I enjoy being able to know exactly what's in my machines and having the ability to replace any part I want whenever I want. There are other upsides to building your own versus buying a Mac. 1. Complete control over aesthetics. 2. Broader choice of OS. 3. Broader hardware options. If someone gave me a free iMac Pro, I would sell it and use the money to build something I like. Again, please note, this is personal preference and not intended to be a judgment on those whose preferences differ from mine.
  - valuearb 9y ago
    Your personal preferences are yours, me I’d rather spend time being productive than building/nursing a home brew machine. But either way, if you need a fast xenon 8+ core system driving 5K video, it’s hard to build one much cheaper than what Apples iMac Pro sells for.