| Details: | This model is powered by a 64-bit Intel Core i7 "Lynnfield" processor with quad cores (four independent processor cores on a single silicon chip). Each core has one thread, for a total of four threads for the system, as well as a dedicated 256k level 2 cache. The processor cores share an 8 MB level 3 cache. It also supports Hyper-Threading (it has two threads per core for a total of eight threads for the system, effectively four real cores and four virtual ones) and Turbo Boost (the system can dynamically increase the processor clockspeed to 3.6 GHz when tasks demand).
| Turbo Boost: | 3.6 GHz | Custom Speeds: | N/A |
| Processor Upgrade: | LGA 1156 (Socket H)* | FPU: | Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: | 2.5 GT/s* | Cache Bus Speed: | 2.93 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: | 32k/32k | L2/L3 Cache: | 256k (x 4), 8 MB |
| RAM Type: | PC3-10600 DDR3 | Min. RAM Speed: | 1333 MHz |
| Standard RAM: | 4 GB | Maximum RAM: | 32 GB* |
| Details: | By default, 4 GB of RAM is installed as two 2 GB SO-DIMM modules. Two slots free.
*Officially, this model supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory. However, third-parties have discovered that it actually will support 32 GB of memory using four 8 GB modules.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this iMac.
In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells memory and other upgrades for this iMac.
In Germany, site sponsor CompuRAM sells memory and other upgrades for this iMac.
In France, site sponsor MacWay sells memory and other upgrades for this iMac.
In Australia, site sponsor Upgradeable sells memory and other upgrades for this iMac.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: | None | RAM Slots: | 4 |
| Video Card: | Radeon HD 5750 | VRAM Type: | GDDR5 |
| Details: | This model has an ATI Radeon HD 5750 graphics processor with 1 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory.
Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the Aluminum iMac systems? Is it upgradable? |
| Standard VRAM: | 1 GB | Maximum VRAM: | 1 GB |
| Built-in Display: | 27" 16:9 Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 2560x1440 |
| Details: | This model has a 27" glossy LED-backlit 16:9 widescreen TFT active matrix display with "IPS technology" and a native resolution of 2560x1440. Apple also reports a "typical" brightness of 375 cd/m2, and viewing angle of 178 degrees horizontal and 178 degrees vertical. The contrast ratio is 1000:1 and the PPI is 109.
In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this iMac. No fix, no fee!
In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, graphics card, motherboard, power supply, and more for this iMac.
In Hong Kong, site sponsor iCertified provides well-reviewed repair services for the display, logic board, water damage, and more, all with a 180-day warranty; free diagnostics and estimates; and optional pickup and delivery for this iMac. |
| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 2560x1600 |
| Details: | Apple reports that this model simultaneously supports the native resolution of the built-in display and up-to a 30-inch external display (2560x1600). |
| Standard Storage: | 1 TB HDD | Std. Storage Speed: | 7200 RPM |
| Details: | Via custom configuration, this model could be equipped with a 2 TB hard drive for an additional US$150, a 256 GB SSD for an additional US$600, a 1 TB hard drive and a 256 GB SSD for an additional US$750 or a 2 TB hard drive and a 256 GB SSD for an additional US$900.
Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive in the Aluminum iMac models? What type of hard drive do they support? Can you swap the hard drive for an SSD?
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this iMac.
In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells storage upgrades for this iMac.
In France, site sponsor MacWay sells SSDs and other storage upgrades for this iMac.
In Australia, site sponsor Upgradeable sells storage upgrades for this iMac.
Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: | 3.5" (26.10 mm)/2.5" (7 mm) | Storage Interface: | Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) |
| Standard Optical: | 8X DL "SuperDrive" | Standard Disk: | None |
| Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g/n | Standard Bluetooth: | 2.1+EDR |
| USB Ports: | 4 (2.0) | Firewire Ports: | 1 (800) |
| Expansion Slots: | SDXC SD Card | Expansion Bays: | None* |
| Details: | *As first documented by site sponsor OWC, this iMac has an extra 3 Gb/s Serial ATA connector and power for the optional SSD, but if one is not installed at the time the system is purchased the connector cables and mounting bracket are not present. Nevertheless, it is possible to install a 2.5" SSD in addition to the hard drive if an SSD is not installed initially it's just a bit of a "hack."
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external expansion options and hand-picked accessories like external storage, stands, keyboards, cables, adapters, speakers, and more for this iMac. |
| Incl. Keyboard: | Apple Wireless Keyboard | Incl. Input: | Magic Mouse |
| Case Type: | All-in-One | Form Factor: | iMac (Late 2009) |
| Apple Order No: | MC784LL/A | Apple Subfamily: | Mid-2010 |
| Apple Model No: | A1312 (EMC 2390) | Model ID: | iMac11,3 |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1312 Model Number, the 2390 EMC Number, and the iMac11,3 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: | N/A | Battery Life: | N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.6.3 (10D2322a) | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.13.x* |
| Minimum Windows: | 7 (32-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 8.1 (64-Bit)* |
| MacOS 9 Support: | None | Windows Support: | Boot/Virtualization |
| Details: | Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?
For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: | 20.4 x 25.6 x 8.15 | Avg. Weight: | 30.5 lbs. (13.8 kg) |
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