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Upgrade Advice for Imac
I have a 2019 Retina 5K mac with 24 gb RAM and a RAdeon Pro 570x graphics processor. Should I upgrade - my system is slow, have run mostly all cleaning programs out there, or can I replace the HDD with something faster? Mostly just do remote work mail and browsing on here. If I upgrade...- iheartmacs
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- imac 2019
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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External SSD slows to a stop; normal behavior?
For 3 years I've used my Glyph AtomRAID SSD for music production with Ableton Live sample libraries and DAW files, but lately it's been locking up frequently. I did some troubleshooting with a friend's ssd to make sure it was the cable, my computer, or a bad port, but I'm almost certain it's...- yungjefferson
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- blackmagic glyph atom imac 2019 mojave ssd slow
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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Imac crashes when I plug my external harddrives into Costco Cyberpower UPS
I have had this problem also since last year. Enough that I didn't even consider it was my new UPS causing problems. I paid to have my 27" 2019 retina 5K also. So I had asked and someone said the iMac is a workhorse and the UPS likes to take breaks and it was causing my iMac to freeze and...- liontamer67
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- imac 2019 imac crashing ups power supply
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- Forum: iMac
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Using USB 3.0 (5gbp/s) connection to boot from external SSD
Hi there, I using an imac 2019 and currently boot from an external SSD (Samsung T7) to completely cut out the fusion drive. It's currently connected via one of the USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports utlilising a USB3.1.gen2 (now USb3.2 gen2x1?) for 10gbp's. I'm struggling with bandwith from the...- radicalpoet
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- booting osx from external ssd imac 2019 thunderbolt 3 bandwith thunderbolt 3 bus imac 2019
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External nvme SSD for 4k editing dilemma
Hi there, I've come to an impasse on the making after a period of what feels like exhaustive research on external nvme SSD's for my iMac video editing setup. My knowledge and experience has maxed out, and I was wondering if anyone with better insight would be so grateful as to help me with some...- radicalpoet
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- 4k video editing imac imac 2019 nvme usb 3.2
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Urgent advice needed. Imac 2019 for audio production
Hi there, I got the opportunity of a i9, 24gb ram, 580x and 512gb ssd, 2019 iMac. 2500€. It’s second hand but is as new. I‘m going to use it as my main and only workstation. Not for gaming, just audio production through logic pro x, so I need it not being loud (fan). I would apreciatte giving...- pinosvalle
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- i9-9900k imac 2019 logic pro x
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iMac 2019 as External Display for PC (Laptop)?
I've searched everywhere in the internets and tried everything I could find, but it does not appear that this is possible. Hoping smarter people than me have figured this out. Here's my scenario - like everyone else, I'm spending a lot more time working at home. I recently upgraded to the iMac... -
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Is it better to run MacOS off the provided Fusion Drive or off an external SSD?
I just got a new 5k iMac. For specific reasons (living in a third world country and restricted time as i was on vacations) I had to get the 27 inch 5k base model. I did a 32 gb ram upgrade and bought an external ssd. Im currently running Mojave off the ssd with no problems, everything is pretty...- RamiroCubria
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- 2019 5k imac 5k imac fusion drive imac imac 2019 mac mojave ssd storage
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iMac 27” 2019 Base and Top models
Hi all, I’ll order iMac through corporate plan. Regarding both the base and top models of iMac 27”, if both models are upgraded to 512GB SSD, then the price difference between both models is $230. In other words, $230 brings: i5 8600 —> i5 9600k Radeon Pro 570X 4GB —> 580X 8GB...- lucascylau
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- imac imac 2019 imac 27 ssd
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Will the iMac 5k + 4k Monitor thru Mini Display Port work at 60Hz Full Resolution?
Hi guys! I wanted a 2nd monitor for my iMac 27" 2019, but don't want to spend much on a thunderbolt/usb-c monitor. I am looking at this Samsung Monitor LU28E590D5 https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.upKN it's the cheapest 4k monitor with IPS panel. I'm hoping I can make it work at full 4k resolution @...- nemoryoliver
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- 2019 display port dual monitor external monitor imac imac 2019 imac 27 ips mini display port second monitor
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iMac 2019 issues
I have just received my iMac2019, 1TbSSd, Vega 48 and have a couple of issues. When I first updated to latest Mojave, it wouldn't even turn back on, but after a bout 3 hr it seems to boot itself and seems to be ok now. But it does take > 30 seconds to boot, is this normal for Mojave? My 2013... -
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iMac 2019 Intel 9th Gen CPU Steppings
Just curious to see if anyone's 2019 iMac with an i5-9600K or i9-9900K has come with the newest R0 stepping which includes a few extra hardware fixes for various security vulnerabilities (e.g. additional Spectre variants, Fallout etc.). The earlier P0 stepping will still get software fixes for...- JacobHarvey
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- imac 2019
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Question about the matrix and ultra hd
Hello, I'm going to pick up tomorrow iMac (2019) 27 Retina 5K i5 3.7 6C/8GB/2TB FD/RP580X (MRR12RU/A) 1. I'm interested in which matrix is set 10bit or 8bit+FRC(RGBW) 2. I want to watch 4K Ultra HD movie, how it looks good? -
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2019 Backlight Bleed
Hey guys, question for you guys with 2019 iMacs what’s the backlight bleed like on then? I had a 2017 and I sent back 2 machines due to severe light bleed an discolouration. Would be great to see some photos of your machines with a black background in a dark room at full brightness. Thanks! -
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Experienced Video Producer - Moving up to new iMac, need specific guidance
I use Adobe Premiere Pro 2019. It is time to consider replacing a 2011 iMac which does the job but the graphics card now displays confetti more often. It's also a bit slow for current needs. Current specs: mid-2011 iMac 21.5 inch, 2.5GHz i5, 24GB 1333 MHz DDR3, AMD Radeon HD 6750M 512MB...- hjb
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- adobe premiere pro 2019 editing imac 2019 internal memory
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Which iMac to buy?
Hello everyone! I'm thinking of buying my first iMac but I am a little bit confused. I'm between the new 21.5'' 2019 model (Core i5 3.0GHz 8th gen/8GB/1TB Fusion/Radeon Pro 560X 4GB) and the 2017 one ((i5/8GB/1TB Fusion/Radeon Pro 560). I can buy the 2017 one brand new by my local shop 300 euros...- savvas_anthro
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- buy imac 2017 imac 2017 vs 2019 imac 2019 imac buy
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Some benchmarks and gaming on my iMac 2019 i5 9600K/RX580X - plus general impressions
Hey everyone, For the sake of visibility I'm posting some benchmark results, they will be helpful for potential buyers. This is the configuration I bought : iMac 27inch 2019 i5 9600K RX 580X 8GB RAM 512GB SSD I tried two different benchmarks, Cinebench R20 for the CPU, and Unigine Heaven... -
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I want to buy a new iMac, how should I configure? (I’m a video editor)
I want to purchase a new mac, specifically for video editing. I do a ton of corporate videos, but not necessarily all 4k. I am looking to get the top 27 inch iMac but I don’t know where to spend my money for upgrades. I’m currently editing on a Mid 2014 MacBook pro, 2.2 GHz, i7 with 15 GB of...- Maceditor87
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- 2019 imac imac 2019
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iMac with 64/128 GB RAM - (2 x 32GB) or (4 x 32 GB)
Hi! It seems the guys from OWC installed 128 GB RAM on the iMac 2019 which is pretty cool! Does anyone used RAM modules of 32 GB? Apple says it can support up to 64 GB (4x16 RAM), but I don't know the reason why they limited it. I'm planning to upgrade the RAM for a new iMac 2019 (for now 64... -
iMac i9 with 580X or Vega 48 - for Graphic Design
Hi guys, I'm planning to get a new iMac with processor i9 and upgrade it to 64GB RAM and 1TB SSD. But I don't know what to choose for graphics. I would like to know if anyone has experience with the new iMac (with i9 processor) and any of the 2 graphic cards. My main concern is: it is worth the...
