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FHLBeezer Author

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Replacing my imac

Help choosing between the 6-core and 8-core 27” imac

Posted on Feb 14, 2021 6:16 PM

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Jack-19

Level 8

46,506 points

Feb 14, 2021 6:32 PM in response to FHLBeezer

Hi there,

If you are doing more basic tasks and some light creative work, the 6 core will work. Choose the 8 core if you are a true creative professional and need a lot of power.

Cheers,

Jack

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