5k display paired with a Radeon with 2gb of video ram?

Wow, I mean who would pay money for this overpriced crap, for 2500 $ I can assemble an enthusiast end PC along with all the peripherals and a 144hz Gsync monitor.

The one market Apple knows probably better than anyone is the sucker market--the no-knowledge, but money-to-burn crowd. Why anyone with a dollop of sense would buy a "5k" iMac is beyond me utterly...;) What a waste of money!

The i7 model uses the 4790K, FYI

Wow, I mean who would pay money for this overpriced crap, for 2500 $ I can assemble an enthusiast end PC along with all the peripherals and a 144hz Gsync monitor.

Are you serious? Other 5k monitors are $2500 with no hardware in them at all.

Are you serious? Other 5k monitors are $2500 with no hardware in them at all.

I'am dead serious. Who would right in their mind pay such massive amount of money for that overpriced crap? I can get a 28'' 4k display for 460 euro right now.

I'am dead serious. Who would right in their mind pay such massive amount of money for that overpriced crap? I can get a 28'' 4k display for 460 euro right now.

Someone who wants a 5K screen and integrated computer? Dell sells just the screen for $2500, so I fail to see how this is overpriced.

Are you serious? Other 5k monitors are $2500 with no hardware in them at all.

Someone who wants a 5K screen and integrated computer? Dell sells just the screen for $2500, so I fail to see how this is overpriced.

outrageous pricing for "other" 5k monitors is only temporary (apple probably bought a massive stock of panels from LG at good deal). to see how stupid apple prices really are we can start by comparing apple thunderbolt 1440p display at insane 999$ price and compare that to other, much better quality 1440p displays at much better price. and to people who buy this imac all i gotta say is enjoy your lag. mobile gpu paired with a 5K monitor, oh yeah that's gonna work out just fine 😀

I'm scratching my head and wondering why people in this forum seem to believe this product is aimed at gamers. This might come as a bit of a shock to some of you, but the majority of PC users don't play games. The Apple hate is a bit ridiculous also, I've literally just read a comment where someone claims Apple is worse than other companies delivering 5K monitors because they're doing it for the same price with hardware included. I'm not keen on Apple products because I don't personally have a use for them, but a lot of people do. We're not just talking about trend setting either, there's a lot of professional users out there that have very good reasons for using MAC's.

I'm scratching my head and wondering why people in this forum seem to believe this product is aimed at gamers. This might come as a bit of a shock to some of you, but the majority of PC users don't play games. The Apple hate is a bit ridiculous also, I've literally just read a comment where someone claims Apple is worse than other companies delivering 5K monitors because they're doing it for the same price with hardware included. I'm not keen on Apple products because I don't personally have a use for them, but a lot of people do. We're not just talking about trend setting either, there's a lot of professional users out there that have very good reasons for using MAC's.

I beg to differ. Everyone I know who is proficient with computers games on it. And they must not be smart enough to know there is cheaper better alternatives to apple products.

outrageous pricing for "other" 5k monitors is only temporary (apple probably bought a massive stock of panels from LG at good deal). to see how stupid apple prices really are we can start by comparing apple thunderbolt 1440p display at insane 999$ price and compare that to other, much better quality 1440p displays at much better price. and to people who buy this imac all i gotta say is enjoy your lag. mobile gpu paired with a 5K monitor, oh yeah that's gonna work out just fine 😀

What monitor compares? I don't even think there is any other monitors with those specs. Hazro is the only other company I know of that sells something similar with a ambient light sensor and whatnot. Also most people that buy these macs use it for desktop/office stuff, not gaming or professional work. So I guess they won't enjoy their lag?

I beg to differ. Everyone I know who is proficient with computers games on it. And they must not be smart enough to know there is cheaper better alternatives to apple products.

Everyone I know doesn't game on it. Boom.

I'm scratching my head and wondering why people in this forum seem to believe this product is aimed at gamers. This might come as a bit of a shock to some of you, but the majority of PC users don't play games. The Apple hate is a bit ridiculous also, I've literally just read a comment where someone claims Apple is worse than other companies delivering 5K monitors because they're doing it for the same price with hardware included. I'm not keen on Apple products because I don't personally have a use for them, but a lot of people do. We're not just talking about trend setting either, there's a lot of professional users out there that have very good reasons for using MAC's.

It's the same crap with Windows 8 and mobile computing, etc. 99% of people on here can't see a use past what they typically do on their computer or what they use their device for. Everyone is "too dumb" or some other nonsense crap.

I beg to differ. Everyone I know who is proficient with computers games on it. And they must not be smart enough to know there is cheaper better alternatives to apple products.

That's probably because your circle of friends is gamer related, aka enthusiasts. I know a hell of a lot of people that use computers on a professional level (Rendering, Audio Work, Editing, Programming etc) that never play games, and possibly never will outside of perhaps minesweeper. The majority of computers in use on the planet are by people doing things unrelated to computer games, and that is a fact. Plain and simple. Having that sort of screen real estate would be fantastic for a number of reasons, and frankly I don't see the problem with the price.

It's the same crap with Windows 8 and mobile computing, etc. 99% of people on here can't see a use past what they typically do on their computer or what they use their device for. Everyone is "too dumb" or some other nonsense crap.

It reminds me of that thread where people were asked to rate their computer knowledge, remember that?

Wow, I mean who would pay money for this overpriced crap, for 2500 $ I can assemble an enthusiast end PC along with all the peripherals and a 144hz Gsync monitor.

...People who actually need as much resolution / pixel density as they can get on a desktop monitor? Two totally different markets... Let's think outside the box for a bit these upcoming years.

I'am dead serious. Who would right in their mind pay such massive amount of money for that overpriced crap? I can get a 28'' 4k display for 460 euro right now.

This isn't even a subjective thing, you are objectively wrong.

Wow, I mean who would pay money for this overpriced crap, for 2500 $ I can assemble an enthusiast end PC along with all the peripherals and a 144hz Gsync monitor.

To be blunt, you're an idiot. Considering 5K monitors ALONE cost more than the 5k iMac... Right..

I'm scratching my head and wondering why people in this forum seem to believe this product is aimed at gamers. This might come as a bit of a shock to some of you, but the majority of PC users don't play games. The Apple hate is a bit ridiculous also, I've literally just read a comment where someone claims Apple is worse than other companies delivering 5K monitors because they're doing it for the same price with hardware included. I'm not keen on Apple products because I don't personally have a use for them, but a lot of people do. We're not just talking about trend setting either, there's a lot of professional users out there that have very good reasons for using MAC's.

I can't think of *one* good reason a "professional" would buy an iMac at all--unless he knows nothing about available x86 hardware--and in that case I would not call him a "professional" because a professional would make it his business to know hardware well enough to be able to buy it on his own without resort to either Dell or Apple, frankly. And please--when people criticize something Apple makes it really sounds so immature to talk about "hating"--it's just good, solid, justifiable criticism. Criticism has always been hard for Apple to take, for some reason, thus the childish "hater" name-calling to ridiculously try and shame people into keeping their mouths shut. I think it's very silly. (I'm almost as critical of Microsoft when I think it's warranted.) And please--"5k" is at the moment just a marketing gimmick--"4k" monitors are available without the tiny little surface-mount *motherboard* stuffed inside the monitor enclosure--for $800 in the US and soon they'll be even lower-priced I've no doubt. Why on *earth* would I want my hardware inside that tiny little enclosure--which obviously isn't designed to let me upgrade my hardware? Completely inferior design, imo--great for Apple's bottom line--sucks for the customer's bottom line, though. But like I say, you have to be a bit knowledgeable to understand that; or, you can remain a faux "professional" and continue to be a docile and obedient Apple customer. I've disliked one-piece designs since they originated in the 1980's (and they weren't Macs, either.) Most "professionals" eschew one-piece case designs because...what happens to your computer if you have to take your monitor in for repair...or what happens to your monitor if you have to take your computer in for service? And that's besides all of the problems with upgrading the hardware and so forth. And let's not even talk about factory warranty durations...Apple is way down on the curve there, too.

Okay, this thread was good a little iLaugh... The same crowd uses the same logic for those of us who bought TITAN GPU... Don't hate us because..... ha ha...

Criticism has always been hard for Apple to take, for some reason, thus the childish "hater" name-calling to ridiculously try and shame people into keeping their mouths shut. I think it's very silly. (I'm almost as critical of Microsoft when I think it's warranted.)

There's a lot of victim playing on this forum of late by newer members, who more often than not are the ones making the attacks and flinging the insults to begin with. You're part of an elite group, congratulations! I'm not going to bother addressing the rest of your post, it clearly relates to something I've already mentioned in a response to Denial. You have a good day now!

I can't think of *one* good reason a "professional" would buy an iMac at all--unless he knows nothing about available x86 hardware--and in that case I would not call him a "professional" because a professional would make it his business to know hardware well enough to be able to buy it on his own without resort to either Dell or Apple, frankly. And please--when people criticize something Apple makes it really sounds so immature to talk about "hating"--it's just good, solid, justifiable criticism. Criticism has always been hard for Apple to take, for some reason, thus the childish "hater" name-calling to ridiculously try and shame people into keeping their mouths shut. I think it's very silly. (I'm almost as critical of Microsoft when I think it's warranted.) And please--"5k" is at the moment just a marketing gimmick--"4k" monitors are available without the tiny little surface-mount *motherboard* stuffed inside the monitor enclosure--for $800 in the US and soon they'll be even lower-priced I've no doubt. Why on *earth* would I want my hardware inside that tiny little enclosure--which obviously isn't designed to let me upgrade my hardware? Completely inferior design, imo--great for Apple's bottom line--sucks for the customer's bottom line, though. But like I say, you have to be a bit knowledgeable to understand that; or, you can remain a faux "professional" and continue to be a docile and obedient Apple customer. I've disliked one-piece designs since they originated in the 1980's (and they weren't Macs, either.) Most "professionals" eschew one-piece case designs because...what happens to your computer if you have to take your monitor in for repair...or what happens to your monitor if you have to take your computer in for service? And that's besides all of the problems with upgrading the hardware and so forth. And let's not even talk about factory warranty durations...Apple is way down on the curve there, too.

Dude the people buying an iMac don't give a crap about 99% of that stuff you just said. They want a good looking system for their office computer and that's about it. You think an accountant or an HR person or anyone not in the tech industry is going to care about whether their computer is well ventilated or whether or not it's going to be easy to upgrade? Like what bubble do you people live in where this happens? Where everyone is well versed in technology and actually gives a **** about their computer? I need to move there, it would make my job a lot easier. The vast majority of people I know and deal with on a daily basis just want something that works. If it looks good that's a plus.

It reminds me of that thread where people were asked to rate their computer knowledge, remember that?

No, but probably because I read the thread title and knew how upset I would get if I opened it.

Someone who wants a 5K screen and integrated computer? Dell sells just the screen for $2500, so I fail to see how this is overpriced.

That's because you're in denial and also blind and special both at the same time.

...People who actually need as much resolution / pixel density as they can get on a desktop monitor? Two totally different markets... Let's think outside the box for a bit these upcoming years.

yeah two totally different markets the one are for mad and gullible and the second one is for the smart, rational and more prudent people overall.

This isn't even a subjective thing, you are objectively wrong.

You have now failed twice to post a relevant proof or evidence that Iam wrong. So I don't know why you act in such a haughty and patronizing manner, are you compensating anything?

To be blunt, you're an idiot. Considering 5K monitors ALONE cost more than the 5k iMac... Right..

Thanks for the offensive words, much appreciated and also reported. How many 5k monitors are in the market? 1 or 2? Stop acting silly and being a iIdiot.