Why Are You Upgrading: I have an ageing 27” iMac that I want to replace with something that can allow me to play games as well as edit photos. I would like something sleek and small, I am a huge fan of the Mac minimalism in design and dislike big towers with lights etc.
I’m also currently having to use two screens (iMac + work laptop with an external monitor) in my home office and would like to consolidate to one screen I can use between both my personal computer and my work laptop.
Budget: £2-2,500
Approximate Purchase Date: next couple of months
Use Case: adobe lightroom with 40-60 megapixel Raw files plus gaming (war thunder, hell let loose, total war)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Your Monitor Resolution and desired frame rate: prefer 4 or 5k
Preferred Website(s) for Parts? My preference is for a pre-built pc as I don’t have the skill set or time to build my own. Particularly given I am after something small and sleek
Overclocking: Maybe
Additional Comments: as said above, I prefer something smaller and quieter (as close to a Mac mini/studio as possible).
I would like the screen to also be usable as/with a docking station for my work laptop (company issued, thinkpad type).
I’m also contemplating buying a PS5, is there a screen option that would work with this.
In essence I am asking for recommendations for a small form factor PC that can photo edit and play games at good to high quality along with a 4-5k resolution screen that can do the same as well as be used for a work laptop and maybe a PS5. I am relaxed if I have to plug/unplug devices.
Does this exist within my budget?
As an additional related question. How is longevity for PCs now? My iMac has lasted me almost 7 years and apart from the OS bloating on the hard drive it still functions pretty well. Can I expect the same from a PC?
Thanks in advance!
I’m also currently having to use two screens (iMac + work laptop with an external monitor) in my home office and would like to consolidate to one screen I can use between both my personal computer and my work laptop.
Budget: £2-2,500
Approximate Purchase Date: next couple of months
Use Case: adobe lightroom with 40-60 megapixel Raw files plus gaming (war thunder, hell let loose, total war)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Your Monitor Resolution and desired frame rate: prefer 4 or 5k
Preferred Website(s) for Parts? My preference is for a pre-built pc as I don’t have the skill set or time to build my own. Particularly given I am after something small and sleek
Overclocking: Maybe
Additional Comments: as said above, I prefer something smaller and quieter (as close to a Mac mini/studio as possible).
I would like the screen to also be usable as/with a docking station for my work laptop (company issued, thinkpad type).
I’m also contemplating buying a PS5, is there a screen option that would work with this.
In essence I am asking for recommendations for a small form factor PC that can photo edit and play games at good to high quality along with a 4-5k resolution screen that can do the same as well as be used for a work laptop and maybe a PS5. I am relaxed if I have to plug/unplug devices.
Does this exist within my budget?
As an additional related question. How is longevity for PCs now? My iMac has lasted me almost 7 years and apart from the OS bloating on the hard drive it still functions pretty well. Can I expect the same from a PC?
Thanks in advance!
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