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#imac

  1. oleksiy.cr2

    Best CPU for iMac mid 2011 21.5

    Hi, i need help in upgrading my imac 2011 21.5”. i really like this computer and i already did some upgrades: I installed quadro k2100m 16gb ram, ssd 128 and hdd 120 in dvd slot, my next step should be processor, because i5-2400s is very slow. I was thinking about buying i7-2600s because it’s...
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    (late 2012 iMac) Black screen 21,5"

    Hello, I've tried to change the HDD of this iMac to an SSD and also cleaned it, after i was done (i fully disassembled it and cleaned it with compressed air) I've noticed that i have broken the display ribbon cable which I have later replaced, but the Mac still wouldn't show me any picture...
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    iMac Intel 27" Retina 5K Display (Late 2014 & 2015) Thermal Replacement for CPU & GPU and Thermal Pad Replacement for Vram

    I did thermal paste replacement for CPU & GPU with " Noctua NT-H2. Which seems be doing great. But the thermal pad "ARCTIC TP-3 / 1.5mm " The System works fine till i start using " Youtube " only this one " Gpu 0 Diode " over heating like crazy and goes up to 109°C / 228.22°F" and as soon as i...
  4. el.rafar

    Updating an 27 inch iMac 2017

    Hello everyone! My name is Rafael Ferreira and i´m from Brazil Last week my company autorized us to go back to a hybrid workplace and now i will home some days a week, it will be great as i can help at home with my 1 year daughter. I was a really long time mac user, using an 2010 base model...
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    Is this a bad IMac buy?

    So I got a deal on a 2012 iMac Core i5 2.7GHz 8GB RAM 1TB HDD Catalina for $140 and I was wondering if its worth buying and if not what IMac model would you buy?
  6. Glenn1979

    Imac 27" late 2012 worth buying?

    Hi Everybody. Hoping for some advice. I really want to get a mac for home use nothing fancy. Wondering if this is suitable and worth getting. Thankyou see attached link of computer I'm looking at. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1175633079540060/
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    iMac firmware tool 4,1 to 5,1 5570 error...

    Hello, I'm new to macrumors because i have to ask this question... I tried to use the firmware update tool for imac 4,1 to 5,1 from netkas. The first time it worked. I shutted down my iMac. Pressed the power button until the light flashed and i heard a tone. It started up. I looked if the update...
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    Mid 2007 iMac imac7,1 - Big Sur Micropatcher (barrykn)

    I am trying to upgrade my Mid 2007 iMac imac7,1 to Big Sur. I have upgraded the CPU to a Penryn and I currently have @dosdude1 Catalina patch running great. The issue I am having right now is that I build up the patched USB installer for Big Sur using @Barry K. Nathan micropatcher and try to...
  9. Alexj2703

    Should my iMac's fans always be making noise?

    I recently purchased a top-spec 27" iMac with the Pro Vega 48 card. As soon as I turn it on, and whenever the iMac is awake, regardless of how little it is doing, I can hear a slight but certain fan noise coming from it. It is very quiet, but in a quiet room it is noticeable when working at it...
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    Upgrade Imac

    I want to upgrade my iMac's GPU, but I have many questions. This is my iMac specs Please answer all of these questions: What GPU would you recommend me to upgrade to that is supported? If the boot screen goes away if I use the new gpu, how can I boot camp to windows? how can I install the...
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    Buying a 2011 iMac

    Hi Folks, Planning to buy a iMAc, buying for my 10year old who would use it for his school projects. Below is config for a price of Aus $500. What you recommend, guy doesn't have the original CDs or papers and system is running on El Capitan... Config ; 21.5 Screen i5 CPU 1st gen 2.5 Ghz...