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This is fundamentally a question about whether or not you can live with OSX over Windows.
I do realize that you're asking about our collective opinions, but you're asking the question in order to make your own purchasing decision.

For me, I would say that my iMac is the best system I've ever owned, hands down. I purchased the first 2009 27" iMac maxed out. I had to sell it when I went overseas for a year, and it was on my short list of purchases when I returned. I currently compute on a maxed out current gen iMac.

I notice from your sig that you're using an OC'd system. If tinkering is part of what allures you to machines in the first place, then the Mac environment may not be for you. I did watercooling, ocing, benching, the lot... but I got sick of that. I got tired of BSOD's, instability, and formatting once a month (I did a stint in hardware reviews.) Although OSX does crash, it's nothing like my experience in Windows.

I use my machine primarily for productivity. My most used app (especially lately) is probably Photoshop. I care more about browsing and RSS feeds than I do gaming. I care about how much work I can get done rather than tweaking. If that sounds like you, then maybe the switch will be worth it. I can say that with certainty about myself.

If you must tweak and must game, then I would say the iMac as a platform and Mac's in general are probably not for you.... because even with things like Bootcamp and VMware a PC with quick specs can be built cheaply, and with more customization especially in regards to the graphics card.
 
UnknownSouljer said:
This is fundamentally a question about whether or not you can live with OSX over Windows.
I do realize that you're asking about our collective opinions, but you're asking the question in order to make your own purchasing decision.

For me, I would say that my iMac is the best system I've ever owned, hands down. I purchased the first 2009 27" iMac maxed out. I had to sell it when I went overseas for a year, and it was on my short list of purchases when I returned. I currently compute on a maxed out current gen iMac.

I notice from your sig that you're using an OC'd system. If tinkering is part of what allures you to machines in the first place, then the Mac environment may not be for you. I did watercooling, ocing, benching, the lot... but I got sick of that. I got tired of BSOD's, instability, and formatting once a month (I did a stint in hardware reviews.) Although OSX does crash, it's nothing like my experience in Windows.

I use my machine primarily for productivity. My most used app (especially lately) is probably Photoshop. I care more about browsing and RSS feeds than I do gaming. I care about how much work I can get done rather than tweaking. If that sounds like you, then maybe the switch will be worth it. I can say that with certainty about myself.

If you must tweak and must game, then I would say the iMac as a platform and Mac's in general are probably not for you.... because even with things like Bootcamp and VMware a PC with quick specs can be built cheaply, and with more customization especially in regards to the graphics card.
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This. +1
 
UnknownSouljer said:
This is fundamentally a question about whether or not you can live with OSX over Windows.
I do realize that you're asking about our collective opinions, but you're asking the question in order to make your own purchasing decision.

For me, I would say that my iMac is the best system I've ever owned, hands down. I purchased the first 2009 27" iMac maxed out. I had to sell it when I went overseas for a year, and it was on my short list of purchases when I returned. I currently compute on a maxed out current gen iMac.

I notice from your sig that you're using an OC'd system. If tinkering is part of what allures you to machines in the first place, then the Mac environment may not be for you. I did watercooling, ocing, benching, the lot... but I got sick of that. I got tired of BSOD's, instability, and formatting once a month (I did a stint in hardware reviews.) Although OSX does crash, it's nothing like my experience in Windows.

I use my machine primarily for productivity. My most used app (especially lately) is probably Photoshop. I care more about browsing and RSS feeds than I do gaming. I care about how much work I can get done rather than tweaking. If that sounds like you, then maybe the switch will be worth it. I can say that with certainty about myself.

If you must tweak and must game, then I would say the iMac as a platform and Mac's in general are probably not for you.... because even with things like Bootcamp and VMware a PC with quick specs can be built cheaply, and with more customization especially in regards to the graphics card.
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Totally agree. I switched to OS X when I graduated college and I moved away from my gaming buddies. When I was in college I wanted the best gaming rig I could buy. Now, I want to get stuff done that pertains to my job (writing). I don't need SLi and a glow in the dark motherboard.I want a machine that is powerful, an OS that is clean and simple, and a nice big display. The iMac is perfect for me. Bonus is that I can still do some casual gaming on the side via bootcamp.
 
That sort of defeats the purpose of having two computers. It's incredibly advantageous, assuming you can afford it.
 
I've been a PC user/builder for the past 10 years. However this year, I am seriously considering an iMac. Just waiting for the next one to come out. What worries me though is that I do game. I hope the iMac can run Guild Wars 2 at least.
 
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