Are the retina iMac upgrades worth it?

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lately have been thinking upgrading old desktop computer imac. i'm going go retina version have retina macbook pro , screen phenomenal. wondering if of upgrades going worth needs can find base model on sale @ least $100 off. want computer last @ least couple years.

lot of web surfing, reading, , video streaming. video , photo editing using adobe softwares. 2 biggest upgrades i'm thinking processor , ram. i5 sufficient processor in long run? ram want upgrade heard can lot cheaper. i'm considering upgrading video card don't think need needs. hard drive i'm not concerned , far have read positive things standard fusion drive.

lastly think it's worth buying retina model or think best wait until next refresh?

thanks.
 

i have older imac i7 2.8 added new i7 retina 32gb of ram , upgraded video card. after month of ownership it's not feeling right decision considering price paid. upgraded older 1 ssd , kept stock drive time machine backup , pictures. in benchmarks new 1 2x fast in real world minus amazing screen don't see difference.
 


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