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New RAM killed my iMac
(mid-2011) I installed two 2 gig RAMS, from OWC, in the empty slots, and they seated properly. But then the Mac wouldn't power back up! I removed them and voila, it powers up. I contacted OWC, they suggested cleaning the contacts :0. It's brand new, the contacts aren't dirty. I had previously... -
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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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- Forum: iMac
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iMac late 2015 booting from external SSD. What to do with the internal?
Sorry guys I’m sure this has been covered but I don’t seem to have the ability to find any kind of consensus on how to do it. I’ve managed to boot my iMac from an external ssd. The internal HDD is just sitting there not doing anything. I was thinking about putting Windows 10 onto it. Boot camp... -
SD card in iMac
Would like to use SD card slot on 2019 iMac for additional file/photo storage. Would generally leave the card in place in the slot. Is there a specific card that others have found reliable and successful for this use? Thanks! -
iMac Pro Another iMac Pro vs 2019 iMac Question (a bit different)
Hello Mac lovers of the forum, I have the systems you see in my signature. Just sold my 13" mbp after realizing that with the new iPadOS, I can handle the tasks I do on the go with an iPad Pro. Now, I have put an ad for my iMac and looking for the offers. Actually, I don't need to upgrade this... -
Using airport extreme as time capsule and postgresql server
So I have a 2013 27" iMac and it's connected via a firewire 800 cord and ethernet cord to my airport extreme. I want to know if it can be done (relatively easily) that I can access a PostgreSQL server on iMac imac or the airport extreme from my 13" MBP via an internet connection? This involves...- paintstone
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- imac postgresql
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Re-Installing Hi Sierra From Lion?
Hi All, I have a mid-2011 iMac that I bought new. Back in those days the default OSX was Lion 10.7 Over the years I have been upgrading both hardware and OSX to get to what I am currently running: macOS High Sierra 10.13.3. Recently, I have discovered that iBooks has become corrupt, where it...- Fritzables
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- high sierra (mac os 10.13) imac lion osx
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- Forum: macOS High Sierra (10.13)
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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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USED iMac 21.5 4K 2017 or 27" 5K 2015?
Hi, as the title suggest I am looking for an iMac and found two eligible options both priced almost the same (21,5 is 80 € cheaper). What are the main differences I should look for when deciding? 27" has a Fusion drive and bigger display (click for full specs, it's the second config), the 21,5"... -
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My brand new iMac 2019 has died
My new 2019 iMac (2 weeks old, i9, vega 48) started to restart randomly (without any reason and without showing any kernel panic info) and, after increasing the restart frequency to an endless restart loop, it has reached a point at which it does not even turn on. So this new machine is now... -
How to update EFI BootROM firmware on an aftermarket SSD?
Besides switching back to the OEM SSD just to update the EFI firmware. Are there other workarounds? Opening the iMac for each OS Update that requires an updated BootROM will be a pain. If my boot drive is an External NVMe SSD (ex: Samsung X5) will I ever have problems with the BootROM when...- nemoryoliver
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- aftermarket bootrom efi firmware imac m.2 nvme pcie securerom ssd
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- Forum: iMac
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iMac 2019 upgrade to OWC Aura Pro X2 NVMe PCIe SSD
Hi everyone! I guess it's official that the Aura Pro X2 NVMe PCIe SSD is compatible with the iMac 2019 as mentioned in their latest YouTube video. If you've upgraded to this SSD please feel free to share your experience. Attached is also our OWC Technical chat transcript saying that it's...- nemoryoliver
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- 2019 aura pro x2 imac imac 27 macsales nvme owc pcie ssd
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Resolved 2019 iMac ram Mismatched Or Underclocked to 2400MHz fix
For all those who have struggled with purchasing DDR4 to upgrade your ram, then found it only runs at 2400MHz instead of the advertised 2666MHz, here is some background on common misconceptions and then the real truth and resolution. The first section just explains most ofour common...- Kevbasscat
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- 2019 imac 2500mhz 2666mhz all macs ddr4 imac mac mini xmp 2.0
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Fledging Feather M13 NVMe SSD on an iMac?
I wonder why nobody is talking about this 3rd Party NVMe SSD upgrade solution for iMacs. I believe they've been around for a while now. Just wanted to know if anyone here has tried upgrading their iMac to this NVMe SSD and how's it so far? https://fledging.net/feather-m13/- nemoryoliver
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- 2019 feather m13 fledging fusion drive imac nvme pcie ssd
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- Forum: iMac
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2019, 27', iMac, IPS glow
Hi! Just delivered my iMac (how it's beaftiful! :)) and tested it on IPS glow. What I've got on the picture. Does this a normal behaviour and all IPS monitors got this effect of I should try to send back and ask for a new one (in my case, it will be around 2-3 weeks)? I appreciate, if you can... -
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iMac 24" Continuity upgrade
Hi folks, I'm looking for any assistance upgrading my iMac for continuity/handoff. Specs: 24" early 2009 iMac, 2.93Ghz running MacOS 10.14.5, installed using dosdude patches. Here's what I have done: installed BRCM94331CD Wifi/Bluetooth card (with v3 adaptor, extra antennas, etc) WiFi...- vinesy
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- imac unsupported macs
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- Forum: Early Intel Macs
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Bluetooth problem with iMac 2011
Hello everyone! So, once again, I was using my grandfather's iMac and I noticed a new problem. Every time I turn the iMac on, it doesn't recognize the keyboard or the trackpad, I have to connect each one and then it works. But, while both peripherals work without trouble (must of the time, the... -
Connecting 2 external WD drives to my iMac
Hi there, I have 2 external WD drives. I have one connected to my iMac with USB (the only alternative it seems) and connected the second WD drive to the first using Firewire but my iMac doesn't recognise it. Is there any way of daisychaining them so I can back-up the first external drive to the... -
Preview Issues :: New iMac Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019
Hi folks, I've just purchased a new iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019). 3.7 GHz Intel Core i5 64 GB 2667 MHz DDR4 Mac Fusion. Radeon Pro 580X 8 GB When I export files as JPEG/PNG at screen resolution maximum quality, then preview them in Preview, they are fuzzy. When I do the same on my old mac...- nelly_egdesign
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- imac preview radeon pro retina 5k
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- Forum: iMac
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Using mid-2011 iMac as display
I have recently purchased a brand new MacBook Pro, and was hoping to use my mid-2011 iMac as a display, rather than cowering over the small screen on the MacBook Pro itself as I work from home a lot. This article on Apple's own site suggests it should be possible...- fadingaway
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- display imac target display mode thunderbolt
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