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  1. ltpitt

    The quest for the perfect Bondi Blue

    Hi all! I am currently trying to build the beefiest Bondi iMac on the planet. At the moment this is the configuration of my Rev B: 512 mb ram / 300 Mhz (overclocked 233 Mhz CPU) Voodoo2 card SSD I think there is still room for improvement. I've read about legends that reballed beefier CPUs...
  2. supremeleader573

    iMac G3 DV internal modifications

    Hi, I have recently acquired a motherboard for an iMac DV from eBay. I have found instructions to add an ATX power supply and VGA monitor, but I would like to add more modifications. A few years ago, I made a guitar preamp for my Mac Pro and I would like to build this in to my iMac mod...
  3. PhillyGuy72

    Google Chrome update 5/20 - Garbled text everywhere on iMac desktop browser

    Running iMac with Google Chrome browser (why...who knows. I'm just used to it I guess.) Anyway, the Chrome browser updated this morning to version "83.0.4103.61," after that, it relaunched...now all I see on Google related site LIKE Google search, Gmail, YouTube, etc is this garbled mess. Only...
  4. Z

    what makes my iMac burning hot?

    Is there an application that will show in real time and live, what quests make my iMac hot?
  5. B

    Upgrade iMac Memory

    Hi. I'm looking to upgrade the memory in my iMac. I have a Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017 with 16BG. And I was thinking of adding OWC 32GB (2 x 16GB) of compatible RAM. While conducting research, on Amazon, the top comment talks about how it is not compatible with stock Apple RAM, and that with...
    • brenicor87
    • Thread
    • buying advice buying help imac memory ram upgrade
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iMac
  6. Z

    Enabling the GPU

    How can i know if my mid2010, core i7, iMac has a graphics card (ATI Radeon HD 5750 1024 MB) that uses a GPU. If so, how can i enable it for Premiere cc2017?
  7. M

    Image retention on iMac late 2015 27

    My IMac is a late 2015 5k, I had it for 5 years now and now im experiencing image retention, do I need a new lcd screen?
    • Maaother
    • Thread
    • imac image retention
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iMac
  8. SecuritySteve

    iMac Pro eGPU Questions

    So I discovered I actually do qualify for some form of stimulus check, and should be receiving those funds shortly. I spend a lot of time gaming as a hobby on the side (maybe too much), and I'd like to see if I can get better performance by offloading graphics (for the internal display) to an...
    • SecuritySteve
    • Thread
    • egpu imac imac pro imac pro external gpu
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: iMac
  9. blackxacto

    How do I change an external disks ICON in Catalina?

    Both external disks connected by Thunderbolt 3 and USB3.1 to my 19,1 iMac Catalina 10.15.4 have been made both readable and writable by me the owner. I used the Apple+I window to do this. It is strange that I CAN CHANGE the ICONS of my internal 2TB SSD & my Time Machine Thunderbolt connected 1TB...
  10. Matt T

    Possible to use two Bluetooth HCI controllers concurrently?

    I have a 2011 iMac with Bluetooth 2.1, and recently purchased a Bluetooth 4.0 USB dongle required for my new wireless mouse. The dongle works great - I paired my mouse and keyboard to it without issue and used the following terminal command to ensure macOS uses the dongle instead of the...
    • Matt T
    • Thread
    • bluetooth controller drivers efi hci imac
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iMac
  11. Adam1988

    Trying to upgrade my iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010)

    Hello Everyone! Hi! I got an old machine is an iMac 21.5 inch, Mid 2010. I am trying to upgrade its internal HDD to an SSD, is this possible? I already installed the latest MAC OSX system, which is macOS High Sierra, and made a time machine backup. Is it possible to install a new internal...
    • Adam1988
    • Thread
    • 2010 hdd imac internal ssd
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iMac
  12. orvn

    iMac not powering up after upgrade (RAM, SSD, CPU thermal transfer)

    I did a few upgrades to a 2017 21.5" Retina iMac, and unfortunately, upon reassembly, it isn't powering on. Here's a photo of it, display disconnected. In the second photo I've labelled things for reference. Status: In the photo, AC is plugged in Of the 5 diagnostic lights, the first one...
    • orvn
    • Thread
    • cpu hardware imac psu ram thermal pad upgrade
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iMac
  13. mothchip

    iMac 4,1 can't update EFI or SMC firmware

    Hello! I hope this is the right place. I tried to post to the Netkas forums but it's not sending me an activation email for some reason. I have an iMac 4,1 I picked up from a garage sale that I'm trying to install Linux to, but can't. I believe the core issue is that I cannot update the boot...
    • mothchip
    • Thread
    • boot rom efi firmware imac linux refind
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  14. tsm81

    over heating 2007 iMac + istat temps

    Hi, I have an old 2007 iMac that I will use as a basic file server. It hasn't really been used for years except for the odd bit of web browsing/online radio in the room it's in. It needs a new HD for sure (very crunchy sounding), which I'll be installing sometime this week. I've noticed though...
    • tsm81
    • Thread
    • imac overheating
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  15. T

    My Etre Report, pls help me

    EtreCheckPro version: 6.2.5 (6C016) Report generated: 2020-05-02 04:15:10 Download EtreCheckPro from https://etrecheck.com Runtime: 5:29 Performance: Below Average Problem: Beachballing Description: 4 nights ago my iMac was working just fine, took a nap came back and s uddenly was...
  16. M

    iMac late 2014 (1st 5K version) as external monitor in home office

    Hi guys, since I'm currently working from home and do not have a lot of space to put another display on my desk, I'm wondering if there is a way to use my late 2014 iMac (first 5K-version) as an external monitor for my windows laptop from work. I know that Apple discontinued the general...
    • Minihobel
    • Thread
    • external external display home home office imac
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  17. C

    2015 27" iMac spontaneously reboots w/kernel panic

    My 3.3GHz i5 2015 27" iMac has the nasty habit of spontaneously rebooting itself periodically. Looking in Termina at the termination code, it reports "-64" which is "unknown." I have eliminated the possibility of a bad memory module by removing 1 of the 4 modules in turn to see if the kernel...
    • camner
    • Thread
    • imac kernal panic temperature
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
  18. philbobaggins7

    iMac 2019 Fusion Drive or SSD

    Hello, I'm currently in the market for a new 27" 2019 iMac. I was wondering which 27" 2019 iMac storage I should buy. The default is a 1TB Fusion drive, which I think may be sufficient for my needs. I could pay $100 more for an SSD, but I'm not sure if it is worth it. I have an external drive...
  19. H00513R

    Account Icons

    Hello Everyone, I'm having some trouble with the user images on my iMac with Catalina and iPhone Xs: 1. If I go to System > Preferences I see an image next to my name at the top that has Apple ID and Family Sharing icons next to it. 2. If I click the Apple ID icon then I get another image...
  20. S

    iMac 2014 high fan nose (up to 3600 RPM) and lag spikes.

    Hi everyone! I’m using a iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) and I’ve been having a issue with fan noise and I was wondering if it was due to the iMac being to hot? (Attacked image of temps) It’s a iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) / i5 / 16 GB of ram / AMD Radeon R9 M290X 2 GB I’ve been...
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