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Tag Archives: iMac
What SSD drives and RAM fit Late-2012 and newer Macintoshes?
Starting with the Late 2012 models, Apple changed the format of drives and memory in most Macs. ( Link to pre-2012 model list ) MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models (including all the “Retina” screen models) lost the ability to … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, Hard Drives and SSD, Mac questions, Upgrading
Tagged Apple, iMac, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Macintosh, MacPro, Memory, Mini, Proprietary, Replacement, Retina display, SSD, Upgrade
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iMac 2019 Memory configuration
The 27 inch iMac for 2019 (5K, 2019) introduced DDR4 memory at the 2666 MHz speed, and an upper limit of 128 GB RAM. DDR4-2666 (PC4-21300) non ECC SODIMMs. Apple originally stated a 64 GB limit, however 32 GB modules … Continue reading
Posted in Mac questions, Memory, Upgrading
Tagged 128 GB RAM, 2019, Apple iMac, DDR4-2666, iMac, Memory Upgrade, SODIMM
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Memory for the new late Apple 2014 5K iMac, Mac Mini
Apple has released a 2014 model of the iMac, with a stunning new “5K” 27 inch Retina screen. Happily, unlike the previous Retina iMac models, Apple included upgradeable memory in this configuration. It can go to a maximum of 32 … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple, Compatibility, iMac, Macintosh, Memory, Performance, Upgrade
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Installing hard drives in an Apple iMac
Note: Installing hard drives in an iMac requires disassembling the machine and should be attempted only if you have experience. If you are not confident, please refer the work to a competent technician. Intel iMacs require the glass LCD screen … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple, Hard Drive, Hardware, How To, iMac, Install, Macintosh, Performance, SATA, Storage, Upgrade
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Q. How do I install RAM in a Mac?
Memory in most Macintoshes is user-upgradeable. The bottom of this post has links to the Apple instructions for specific models. Here are general instructions for installation on modern Macs. In machines with SODIMMs, there are two main ways to insert … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, General Computer, How-To, Mac questions, Memory
Tagged DIMM, How To, iMac, Install, MacBook, MacBook Pro, Macintosh, MacPro, Memory, Powerbook, PowerMac, Socket, SODIMM
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Q. What is a Retina Display?
“Retina” is Apple’s marketing name for a high resolution LCD display for smartphones (iPhone), tablets (iPad), media players (iPod Touch) and future products such as computer monitors and iMacs. What does “Retina” mean? The term Retina refers to the assumption … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, General Computer, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mac questions, News, Smartphone News
Tagged Apple, Computer, Display, iMac, IOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, LCD, Liquid Crystal, Macintosh, Monitor, Panel, pixel, Realistic display, resolution, Resolvability, Retina display, Screen, Smartphone, tablet, Touch screen, Video, Vision
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Q. What Memory and Drives fit my iMac Intel?
Apple has released a variety of iMac intel machines, which have used four different kinds of RAM. Different models of iMac have had either two RAM sockets or four RAM sockets. In iMacs, installing a single RAM is permissible, however … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, Hard Drives and SSD, How-To, Mac questions, Memory
Tagged Apple, Compatibility, Core2Duo, Hard Drive, i3, i5, i7, iMac, Install, Intel, Macintosh, Memory, SATA, Solid State Drive, SSD, Upgrade
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Q. What Memory and Drives fit in my iMac PowerPC?
The Apple iMac has shipped in several versions. The earliest ones ran the PowerPC processors, G3, G4 and G5. Lists of RAM and drive compatibility for all Macs Model / Identifier CPU/ Speed/ Screen/ Date/ Designation RAM Type & Speed … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, Hard Drives and SSD, How-To, Mac questions, Memory
Tagged Apple, DIMM, G3, G4, G5, Hard Drive, iMac, Install, Macintosh, Memory, PowerMac, PowerPC, SODIMM, Upgrade
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