The Apple iMac 27-inch (2020) starts at $1,799 and includes 3.1GHz 6-core 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD.
The Apple iMac 27-inch (2020) looks identical to several previous generations of the same brand. The insides have been upgraded with 10th generation Intel processors and AMD Radeon Pro 5000 series graphics.
The most important upgrade Apple conducted with this year’s iMac is its 1080p webcam. This feature will let your coworkers see your quarantine hair in all its glory via Zoom calls, Google meet, or even in simple Video Call on Messengers.
It is a must to have a good quality computer, especially now that almost all industries are turning into a work-from-home setup. Apple’s iMac is the perfect buy. There are even more great features, such as the optional nano-texture glass and enhanced speakers, that make it one of the best all-in-one computers you can get despite its high price.
Apple iMac (2020) internal specs
The most significant change inside the 27-inch iMac is the lack of mechanical hard drive. The trend now is for all computer models to come up with SSDs by default.
The OWC (Other World Computing) notes that the disassembly now seems faster for this reason. There are no longer any SATA connectors in the machine, and a small SSD is soldered directly to the motherboard.
Instead of adding the usual, there are new solder joints for an expansion board to hold additional SSDs in the 4TB and 8TB configurations. However, the expansion board is not present in the 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations.
How to upgrade the RAM?
Before proceeding with the upgrade, you’ll need to acquire the appropriate memory modules. Apple uses DDR4 2666MHz SO-DIMMs, so you’ll want to make sure that the RAM you purchase is of this type.
According to 9to5Mac, it is recommended to purchase OWC RAM, since it has been proven and tested in some of the Mac mini upgrades, Mac Pro upgrades, and iMac upgrades. It is also advisable to use memory from companies like Crucial, Nemix, and others with no issues.
Once again, the main thing to do is to make sure that you have purchased the right type of memory — DDR4 2666MHz SO-DIMM modules. If you do that, you should be golden.
Kindly note that this tutorial is for the 27-inch 5K Apple iMac only. The same techniques do not work for the 21.5-inch iMacs.
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