I recently bought a cheap iMac 27in 2014(late) model with 32 GB RAM and 3 TB HD. I was wondering if it is better than the current one that I'm using which is an Imac 21.5in 2019 model with 8 GB RAM, and 256GB SSD.
If the 2014 is better should I just get a 256GB ssd external and install Sonoma...
For various reasons, I want to use a refurbished iMac as my TV; steaming Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Amazon etc.
Is it better to spend more on an iMac that supports AirPlay receiving (I believe 2019), and AirPlay from apps on my iPhone/iPad - or get an older iMac and just use the iPlayer/Netflix...
I have a second iMac 4K 2019 that I attempted to upgrade the RAM, NVMe, and HDD. This is the i5-8500 model. I disassembled it and installed the upgraded NVMe 500GB, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD drive. After performing the upgrade, I turned it on.
Sadly I got the black screen of death, no chime...
I need to find out, whether the screen assemblies for both the 2017 and the 2019 4K 21.5" iMac (Model Nos. A1418 and A2116, respectively) are identical. The screen replacement procedure for both models on iFixit’s site are identical, though filed separately. The description of the 2019 screen...
I purchased this dog back before the pandemic. Mine is the original basic paltry unit with no NVMe slot, a 5400rpm 1TB drive, 8GB RAM, and an Intel i3-8100 CPU. Needless to say, this machine was a disappointment from the beginning. Since then, I upgraded to a 1TB SSD and 32GB RAM.
My last...