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iMac - 2017 - Modifying Fusion Drive
Just posting. I had an 2017 - 18,2 iMac 21 Inch. It was crazy slow. I had about 600 GB stored and the fusion drive (32 GB + 1 TB platter). Just a few things I learned recently and figured to share. - Apple stops its support of the machine. Latest OS is Ventura, I would not invest much in...- schlesin14
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- fusion imac ssd
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- Forum: macOS Ventura (13)
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iM 4,1-14,4 iMac 2011 Radeon WX1450
Hi My iMac's GPU (radeon 6970m) broke down. I already bought a Radeon WX1450, and I want to replace it, but the surface on a radiator isn't flat. How do I solve this problem? Do you put thermal pads on V-RAM? And Can You send photos? With gratitude- xibuh
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- Forum: Early Intel Macs
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Can I install 2nd SSD in iMac?
Hi I have a mid-2011 27" iMac. I have TOSHIBA 256GB SSD in SATA 1, and my question is Can I install 2nd SSD in SATA2? That TOSHIBA disk have Apple logo, and I want to install 500GB Samsung. Can it work? With gratitude -
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27" iMacs parts that are not needed
Which parts from a 27"mid2010 iMac are absolutely NOT needed at all, if decided to turn the iMac into a standalone display using the JCrumbs DockPro board? I can think of a few straight away... the DVD-ROM, The Logic Board, The GRfxCard, the SATA Drive...? -
Experiencing random crashes related to bridgeOS bug 210
Hello, I have been experiencing crashes on my 2020 iMac 27" with AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT 8 Gb for the last few weeks, randomly, sometimes multiple times a day and some other times no crashes at all for a few days. I was told to start in safe mode, also to reinstall macos (it even crashed during... -
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What computer should I get
I’m helping my sister buy a new home computer. She loves photography and takes lots of high resolution photos of wildlife and nature as a hobby. She wants a good computer system that will last her another 6-7 years and that’s not slow. She’s currently getting that spinning beach ball on her 2015...- Mac2004
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- computer hard drive i mac imac mac mini mac studio photos storage
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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Upgrading 27" iMac and NOT getting Mac Studio. The iMac still got it.
Hello, This post is mainly for UX/graphic professionals working from home on an iMac and needing an upgrade. Do you really need to buy the Apple Studio + Studio Display, if you're on a budget? Wanted to share our experience and discuss. My wife is a UX/graphic designer and she's been using... -
Upgrading 27" iMac and NOT getting Mac Studio. The iMac still got it.
Hello, This post is mainly for UX/graphic professionals working from home on an iMac and needing an upgrade. Do you really need to buy the Apple Studio + Studio Display, if you're on a budget? Wanted to share our experience and discuss. My wife is a UX/graphic designer and she's been using...- Andrey84
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- imac mac studio
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- Forum: Mac Studio
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iMac 2009 black screen
I need help with my Fall 2009 iMac which sounds like it’s turning on and running but the screen remains black. I can’t remember the last update that I applied but it was probably El Capitan. Both my wireless keyboard and mouse are blinking at me so they’re probably not synced anymore to it. I... -
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{MBP 14 M3 Pro} or {MBA M2 + iMac M1}
Hi all, Hoping to get your opinions on what I should buy / keep, appreciate any inputs! I’ve currently got an iMac M1 (base model - 8GB RAM, 256GB) and looking to buy a new MacBook. My two options are : Buy a MBA M2 (with 16GB RAM) and keep the iMac [may sell iMac in future if I don't get...- hippohastea
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- imac mba 13 mpb 14
- Replies: 9
- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Talk Me Out of Buying a 2020 27"
Hey, I currently have a 2023 15" MBA with 8 GB RAM and a 500gb ssd. I am an engineering student and do a decent amount of photo editing, and work in Fusion 360, AutoCAD, and Illustrator. For the most part, the MBA can keep up but sometimes it is definitely lacking when looking for a decent...- jaybek
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- imac macbook air 15"
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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Imac 5k 2015 as monitor for macbook pro m1/m2 max.
Hello everyone, Can I use iMac 5K 2015 27” inch as a monitor for MacBook Pro M1/M2 Max? Please help me- maorattias
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- hdmi imac macbook pro monitor
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- Forum: iMac
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Bug Central (Apple doesn't care)
Hi guys. My iMac 2020 27" is slowly becoming unusable. I have frequent software bugs, graphical glitches, and app crashes. This seems to be getting worse with every subsequent software update. Every time I attempt to screenshot a software bug, opening the screenshot app resets it and appears...- -BigMac-
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- Forum: macOS Sonoma (14)
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Migration from 8TB 5K iMac to Mac Studio?
Hello, I'm using a Retina 5K 27" Late 2014 iMac equipped with a 8TB SSD. This computer is struggling to keep up with the latest software and macOS (it's running Sonoma via OpenCore), and for years I've been hoping Apple would restart selling a 27" Retina iMac, but as everyone knows, that's not...- Brodgar
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- external imac larger drive mac studio ssd upgrade
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- Forum: Mac Studio
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Extremly slow 2019 iMac - EtreCheck Report
Hi, I have a 2019 iMac Retina 4K, 21.5 Inch iMac with 3.6 GHz QuadCore Intel Core i3 which is extremely slow. I have run an EtreCheck report which has provided me the following however I don't quite understand why a computer that is only four years old would be like this. Can anyone help me... -
Purple iMac dock
Hi, having a look for a dock for a new purple iMac and i can’t seem to find any purple ones, all other colours seem to be catered for 🤷🏻♀️ anyone came across one? Looking for something like the satechi one. May just have to get a blue or silver one if no purple.- Libertine82
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- dock imac purple
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M3 iMac vs. M2 Pro Mac mini
Looking for some purchasing advice. I am sure the opinions on this matter are wide so fire away with whatever your opinion is.... We are deciding between a loaded M3 iMac (8/10 core, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) and a semi-loaded M2 Pro Mac mini (8/16 core, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD). Obviously the iMac is...- Dr. Crentist
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Drive problem on 27" iMac 2017
Hey, I am running a 1TB iMac Retina 5K 27" 2017, with MacOS Ventura 13.0.1... I have ran into a problem after a failed bootcamp windows instalation. After it failed, I wanted to revert all of the disk partitioning, but after BootCamp Asistant tried to revert everything it just said something...- OndraSynek
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Why did the iMac keep Lightning accessories? (Speculation thread)
Here's my thoughts: 1) Manufacturing: it's hard enough producing accessories in 7 colors. By retaining the exact same coloured chassis, power brick and accessories, only swapping out the M1 board for the M3, Apple was able to keep their iMac production lines virtually untouched. 2) "It just... -
Are the PCIe Lanes in Intel iMacs Bifurcated?
Hello are Intel iMac's PCIe lanes bifurcated? Or each SSD slot can only support one SSD or can it support a SATA splitter and support two SATA SSD with no problems? How about for the NVME slots for Macs (not just iMacs) that support NVME SSDs (using an adapter to make it work with PC NVME M.2...