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imac 2017

  1. Jhoward

    1TB/2TB fusion drive with external bootup or 512GB SSD?

    I'm looking to buy an iMac 27 inch 5K, (obviously upgrading the RAM myself) but I'm having the same trouble a lot of people seem to have, I can't decide on what storage capacity to buy, my options at the moment are - - 1TB/ 2TB Fusion Drive with a 2TB or 3TB external drive as a bootup - 256GB...
  2. Lucynicoler

    Best iMac for starting out photographer...

    Hi all, Needing some help with what iMac to get for my photography. I will mainly be using Lightroom, Photoshop and Bridge. Lots of processing and converting RAW files. Lots of editing. Need it to be fast. Have not owned a proper computer yet. Currently running my business off an old HP laptop...
  3. Hassan69

    Surround sound on iMac 2017

    Hi, I would like to know if it's possible to connect the following speakers to my mac. Cambridge SoundWorks MegaWorks THX 5.1 550. These were given to me by Creative years ago. These were connected to my old 2009 imac but in stero but would like to try and get 5.1 on the mac and also on Windows...
  4. MeValonicAcid

    No Drive letter USB3.1 disk in bootcamp Win10

    Hi, I frequently run into next issue after starting Win10 (iMac 2017 - Bootcamp installed on C: internal SSD): my external Samsung T5 (USB3.1) drive connected to a thunderbolt 3 port is not always receiving a drive letter (in the correct case it receives drive letter D: ) If I open disk...
  5. frastly

    Help with purchase

    I need help with some stupid things i care :) I have Mbp 2015 and external monitor, which is great for my work. I'm mostly using safari (with like 30 pages or so) and few other apps (excel, twitter, mail,...) so nothing so demanding. On the side some videos from youtube or netflix. But i started...
  6. joelw135

    Using Target Display Mode is there a way to assign a application to a certain display as with a seco

    I have set up my Late 2013 iMac with my 2017 iMac using Target Display mode. I know I can drag an application to any screen I desire, but can I assign that app to open in a secondary display even after I close the app, and reopen. I know I do it with my old regular display. I am on High Sierra...
  7. Guillaume.F

    Full Spec 21,5 VS Base Model 27

    Hi everyone! This question has probably been asked before but I can't seem to be able to make a decision. To make a short story, I am saying goodbye to my old asus 15" laptop who is now old and outdated in terms of screen and specs. After thinking of going for another laptop, I have finally...
  8. Guillaume.F

    Full Spec 21,5 VS Base Model 27

    Hi everyone! This question has probably been asked before but I can't seem to be able to make a decision. To make a short story, I am saying goodbye to my old asus 15" laptop who is now old and outdated in terms of screen and specs. After thinking of going for another laptop, I have finally...
  9. wunderhund

    High Sierra arrives 9/25 - when will new iMac have pre-installed?

    I am hoping someone in the forum has experience of when Apple coordinates the pre-installation of a new OS with iMacs purchased through Apple's Store online. That is, when will iMacs configured through the online store come with High Sierra pre-installed? The day of the OS release? A couple...
  10. BigVern84

    How much force is normal to install 2017 iMac Ram?

    Hi. Just finished installing extra Crucial ram in my new 2017 iMac, but I'm a bit concerned about how much force was needed. I ended up pushing VERY firmly down using two finger, to the point there was a few very slight plasticky creaking nosies from the inside. I might just be being OCD with my...
  11. czacha

    Problem with iMac 27 2017 strange dots on screen

    My one week old :( 2017 iMac 27 5K i7 R580 is having some moods :( This morning after setting my new workspace I've noticed strange red/green/blue dots on screen. What I've done until now (after each step computer was restarted): 1. all USB/audio ports disconnected 2. NVRAM reset 3. SMC reset...
  12. 0

    New iMac 2017 with yellow tinted screen

    I'm sad today. I ordered max specced iMac four weeks ago and got it yesterday. The screen was big disappointment. The left half of the screen is perfect but the right half is yellowish, getting more yellow as it goes towards the edge. If I open textedit and drag it from left to right I see the...
  13. memo06dic

    Replacing 1TB FD with internal 2.5" SSD iMac 2017

    Hi, I am planning on replacing my 1TB Fusion Drive with a 2.5" internal 250GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD. After the installation I plan to use the 32GB SSD portion as a scratch disk. Do I need to 'unfuse' my Fusion Drive before removing the HDD?
  14. S

    Using a "legacy" ;) 2560x1440 monitor via DisplayPort with new 27" iMac ..?

    Hi all, I've just ordered a new i7 27" iMac which should arrive in a few days now.. I've been using a Dell U2711 27" 2560x1440 screen with my 13" Retina MBP (Late '13) via a miniDP(Thunderbolt 2) to DP cable. Now I'd quite like to use this screen with the iMac also - how can I do that? The...
  15. Bill P.

    Apple Watch not waking up new iMac

    I have an Apple Watch 1 which isn't waking up my new iMac. I've restarted both with the iMac giving a message that I needed to log in with my passcode after a restart in order for the watch to work, but it still isn't detecting the watch to wake up. I've also enabled Two-factor authentication...
  16. D

    Imac for photo editing

    Hi I've never owned a iMac before and I'm looking forward to be buying one in the next week or so, I'm a keen amatuer photographer and so will be using iMac for Lightroom and Photoshop but not sure to go with i5 or the i7 model with 2tb fusion drive, 8gb ram (which I'll upgrade myself later)...
  17. BeachDuc

    Thunderbolt 2 to 3

    I've just gone out and bought the new 27" iMac (top spec, but with no 'upgrades'* - I can't justify a Pro), only to discover that my RAID external HDD (LaCie) is using a Thunderbolt 2 cable. Firstly: I know I should have known this, but once it was plugged in (several years ago) it has just...
  18. upintheclouds

    Holding out for next iMac, buying maxed out for future proofing

    So, I am holding out for the next release of the iMac. I plan to buy it maxed out to future proof it and get me through my degree and hopefully beyond. I know the execs at Apple have promised to please the professionals with the next release of Macs, but I would like some input from those that...