#Imac 27 late 2013 disassembly upgrade#
#Imac 27 late 2013 disassembly pro#

The minimum amount of RAM that Apple puts into an iMac now is 8GB. If you have more RAM it means that your iMac will normally feel faster as you are using apps, especially if you are opening multiple apps, or web browser tabs, at the same time. It’s where apps and data live while you are actively using them. Without getting too technical, RAM gives your computer a high-speed temporary work space. Is that true? Is the nano-texture glass of Apple displaus noticeably less sharp, especially when it comes to the display of text? That is critical! Thanks.There are two types of “memory” in a computer, RAM (Random Access memory) and drive storage. Although the matte finish ensures significantly less reflection, it is noticeably less sharp, especially when it comes to the display of text, as the detailed test of the iMacs 2020 showed.

#Imac 27 late 2013 disassembly pro#

IMac 2020 in the first test: Fast processors, matt displayįor a surcharge of 600 euros, Apple offers an anti-glare version of the excellent, integrated 5K screen with a “nano-texture” – similar to the expensive Pro Display XDR. That contradicts the glowing report here. I really think that if there’s a good performance jump in future generations (like an i9-12900 whenever that releases), and you didn’t get a decked out 2020 iMac, it might be worth considering… If it works, that is.Īnd now, back to our previously scheduled program.Ģ7-in iMac 5K (2020) with Nano-Textured Glass UnboxingĬuriously, trustworthy German IT publisher Heise reports a noticeable reduction in sharpness. There are too many fragile parts that could easily be damaged.

It’s also not worth the risk of damaging the system if you plan on purchasing a lower-tier CPU in the hopes of upgrading it to an i9 out of the box. You can get the mid-tier 2020 iMac with the i9-10900, as well as a 512GB SSD. But if you’re talking about OWC, in that case, I would very much enjoy testing that!īut price-wise, it’s not worth it. I wouldn’t personally try it on mine if I were to buy one. What is your thought on it being potentially upgradable? Is it something you would try? Het Matt, you mention in the video that the CPU isn’t soldered on. Does that mean it’s user-upgradable? Let’s ask Matt. You may want to skip this and watch the teardown video first. It’s got a really nice performance bump, and 16GBs of VRAM is an awesome bonus.

#Imac 27 late 2013 disassembly upgrade#

If I were to buy this iMac, I would personally purchase it with the display upgrade. The other winner is the GPU upgrade from last year’s model. I think the most notable and interesting part of this machine is the Nano-Textured display. I took the opportunity to ask Matt about the main differences between the two new 2020 models, and if he liked the fancy-schmancy glass option…

Radeon Pro 5700 XT with 16GB of GDDR6 memory.

3.6GHz 10-core 10th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, Turbo Boost up to 5.0GHz.

Here are the specs of the computer Matt unboxed and took apart for your education and enjoyment: 27-inch iMac with Nano-Textured Glass

The result is extremely low reflectivity and less glare while maintaining stellar image quality and contrast, and a Retina 5K display that is more gorgeous than ever. Unlike typical matte finishes that have a coating added to the surface to scatter light, this industry-leading option is produced through an innovative process that etches the glass itself at the nanometer level. The new iMac offers a nano-texture glass option - first introduced on Pro Display XDR - for even better viewing under various lighting conditions, such as a bright room or indirect sunlight.