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Dpmt October 22, 2009

Cheating i5s and i7s

Looking at the iMac technical specs it seems like the i5 is clocked higher then the i7 in my new laptop and the i7 is ridiculous. I thought that the iMac had laptop parts. If thats true is Apple using different processors then are available to most manufacturers, overclocking or lying and hoping the unusualness of the new clock speed specs and some RDF magic hide the truth.

store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/ima...

I'm I missing something?

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ArmpitOfDeath 2009-10-22 19:14:29

It's quite possible they are getting different parts. However like most spec-hopped Mac gear, you can rest assured that if you start pushing that additional performance, thing will start getting very toasty very quickly.

khiscott 2009-10-22 19:27:32

The core i5 and i7's in the new iMacs are desktop processors, not laptop versions as in the past.
The new 27" enclosure allows for the extra space needed to cool them.

ArmpitOfDeath 2009-10-22 20:43:59

We'll see... Perhaps next May-ish, when things warm up again?

coologuy1957 2009-10-22 21:08:34

lol - ya, we might see some baked apples!! pie anyone??

ArmpitOfDeath 2009-10-22 23:33:18

I'm fairly certain it will be an issue down the line - and I'm also fairly sure that the Apple 'enthusiasts' will brush it aside as a minor problem and it'll be barely a blip on the tech news landscape.

grendelwraith 2009-10-23 18:00:53

And I am fairly sure you are speculating out your posterior.

coologuy1957 2009-10-23 18:17:18

lets see.... hot screen, hot processor, hot RAM, huge 1 or 2 TB hot hard drive, hot dvd drive, and super thin enclosure.....

yep, purely unfounded speculation....

grendelwraith 2009-10-23 21:41:54

As you are not using one, yes it is purely unfounded speculation.

When you assume, you mostly just make an ass out of you.

hd72 2009-10-23 11:39:14

I'd also speculate that in addition to the larger size allowing for better ventilation, the back of the iMac now being aluminum instead of plastic would help dissipate heat, and not insulate.

darthgault 2009-10-22 23:44:38

I am totally NOT a Mac guy but the new new 27" core duo iMac seems like a powerhouse with a huge screen

leehorrocks 2009-10-23 02:58:00

Based on the iFixit teardown (www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iMac-Intel-27-Inch/1236/1 ), the 27" uses the LGA 1156 socket with the Lynnfield *desktop* i5/i7 chips, not notebook chips, so the speeds are right.

These chips are 95W TDP, hotter than the old Core 2 processors, but the huge heat sinks and 3 fans can deal with that I assume.

MrChris 2009-10-23 07:53:49

I'm totally lacking as a gdgt user as both the iMacs available are bigger than my main TV :(

Dpmt 2009-10-23 20:19:07

I don't have a TV. Don't complain.

coologuy1957 2009-10-23 21:34:17

I'm not trying to be mean or pile on, but I'm just curious - why don't you have a TV?

I mean, I'm also a little confused because you show you have an Xbox 360 and Wii and original Xbox.... and you had a bunch of older consoles... what did you play them on?

Dpmt 2009-10-23 22:01:10

Other peoples TVs, friends, family, and my laptop in a pinch.

coologuy1957 2009-10-23 22:18:36

sorry man... are you saving for one? It took me about 8 months for me to save for my 50" samsung plasma... but oh was it worth it!! this thing is so beautiful!!

Dpmt 2009-10-24 07:10:51

I'm 19 I don't have the space. If anything i'll pick up a nice monitor or one of those new touchsmarts. Also I'm picking up a G51J soon, so no I was saving for that. Now IDK.

coologuy1957 2009-10-27 15:18:00

@Dpmt - again, no offense, but I really don't understand the not enough space comment either... all of these TVs, even my big ass plasma, are less than 3" thick and are wall-mountable which, space-wise, makes them all but invisible! Just a quick price comparison on wal-mart.com yields models from 22" and $200 to 32" and $300.... I have a 32" samsung in my medium sized bedroom and it is more than adequate and takes up basically zero space because I just put it on top of a dresser... I really just want you to have a TV! :P I guess all of my entertainment goes through TV, but you seem to get by... just trying to show you some options...

Dpmt 2009-10-27 20:39:51

Let me make this clear then I don't have space. Wall space, floor space, nothing, I have head room left and I use every inch of that.

coologuy1957 2009-10-27 22:22:18

well, you already stated you were saving for a monitor and these TV's are no bigger than that...... good times though nonetheless.....

Dpmt 2009-10-28 06:14:42

I'm in no position to spend money right now. I was just saying i'd rather have a monitor at this point. Unless you know of any touch enabled or WQXGA TVs.

coologuy1957 2009-10-28 15:32:33

its cool... I guess you're not a big sports fan... thats pretty much the only reason I have cable any more is for NBA and NFL games......

MrChris 2009-10-27 08:28:33

@Dpmt Good point. I reserve the right to complain though. It helps keep me sane.

@coologuy1957 I'm saving for a Samsung right now. If only my girlfriend would understand that holidays are not important and a nice big TV with surround sound clearly is!

coologuy1957 2009-10-27 14:44:41

she'll understand as mine now does one she sees it! :)

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