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The higher 4K base configuration of a 3GHz 6-core Core i5 with 8GB of memory and Radeon Pro 560X 4GB graphics is priced at $1,499,with an option to upgrade to Radeon Pro Vega 20 4GB graphics for an extra $350. The cheapest 4K configuration with a 3.6GHz quad-core Core i3, 8GB of memory, and Radeon Pro 555X 2GB graphics is $1,299.

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The pricing is also unchanged, with the HD-resolution model featuring a starting configuration of a 2.3GHz dual-core Core i5, 8GB of memory, and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 priced at $1,099. There are no other changes to the 21.5-inch iMac lineup, with configurations for processors, graphics, and memory remaining the same. Upgrades were offered to the 1TB Fusion Drive or 256 SSD on the HD model, or on the 4K versions the Fusion Drive was offered if applicable, along with the 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB SSDs. Previously, iMac customers buying a 21.5-inch model saw a 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive as the base storage configuration though on the Core i5 4K model, it started with the 1TB Fusion Drive. The old storage options (top), the newer upgrades (below) For the 4K models, the 512GB SSD upgrade is an additional $200, while 1TB costs $400. Upgrading to the 1TB Fusion Drive is free, according to Apple's configurator. On the HD-equipped model, Apple offers an upgrade from the 256GB SSD to only the 1TB Fusion Drive. 128GB Integral 6G SSD and HDD DIY Bundle Kit (for 21.5-inch iMac 2012 and later) DIY Bundle 128GB Integral P series 6G SSD and HDD Kit for 21.5' iMac (2012 - 2019) iMac Kit with SSD and installation tools to service all Apple 21.5' iMac models released since 2012 With Integral P series 6G SSD and iMac HDD Kit (SSD. The Retina display 21.5-inch iMac models now all have options to upgrade the SSD to a 512GB-capacity version or a 1TB model, or alternately they can switch it out for a 1TB Fusion Drive, which combines the speed of an SSD with the cost benefits of mechanical storage.

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As an SSD doesn't rely on spinning discs like mechanical hard drives do, they are also more resilient to being moved around while power is applied, making them extremely useful for portable devices like a MacBook Pro. All models now have a 256GB SSD as standard, a first in the model's history.Ī solid state drive (SSD) offers some benefits over a hard drive, with the chief one being generally faster reading and writing times. An SSD can also be installed in this hard drive space as well.As part of Tuesday's refresh of the iMac lineup, the 21.5-inch models now have upgraded base storage options.

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However, if you customised your model and it only has a 'Blade' SSD installed, then you can still install a standard SATA 2.5" hard drive in 21.5-Inch models and a 3.5" hard drive in 27-Inch models.

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All 'Tapered Edge' iMac's from the Late 2012 iMac13,1 up to the "Early-2019" models have a 6 Gb/s Serial ATA (Revision 3.0) connector that is occupied by a hard drive in the default configurations.

If you have only have a 'Blade' SSD installed.

You can house your original factory Apple blade SSD in the Envoy Pro enclosure for June 2013 to current Macs.

However, unlike the early 2013 model, even if your system was ordered with only a HDD installed, the PCIe connector for the blade SSD is still present on the motherboard. (The only upgrade path is to install a genuine Apple SSD pulled from another machine).

There are currently no supported aftermarket upgrades for the ‘blade’ SSD in the Late 2013 and onward 21.5-inch iMac models.

If you have a ‘Fusion drive’ setup, then you’ll need to split the fusion drive first and then perform the clone operation.

Your old 2.5-inch HDD can then be housed in the enclosure.

To clone your existing OS/app setup first, purchase a cloning cable or 2.5-inch HDD/SDD enclosure to connect your new HDD/SSD to your mac, then use the Super Duper app to perform the clone, then switch the drives.

Use the iStat widget to check which fan is running fast and check the associated sensor is connected properly. If your fans are running fast after upgrading, you may not have reconnected one of the temperature sensors properly.

No additional thermal cable is needed for all 21.5-inch 2012-onward iMacs.

To upgrade the factory 2.5-inch HDD, you’ll need the general servicing kit, plus a larger 2.5-inch HDD or 2.5-inch SSD. At the time of purchase, Apple offers a 1 TB "Fusion Drive" (which combines a 128GB ‘blade’ SSD and a 1 TB hard drive), or a stand-alone 256GB/512GB blade SSD.

The iMac Early 2019 21.5-inch iMac models have a standard 1TB 2.5-inch factory HDD with a 6 Gb/s SATA port.

Follow this guide to install the RAM modules.

To upgrade the RAM in this iMac, you’ll need the general servicing kit to open it up, and your choice of RAM upgrade shown on the left.