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Hello,
I want to upgrade my computer and I wander if there is anything I can do.
Here is my computer's characteristics.
Could I upgrade parts of the hardware so I can run newer versions than Catalina?
Would be better to buy I new one?
Thank you in advance.
Anna
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iMac 27″, macOS 10.13
Back up your data, check the application compatibility table, click here, and then on the download link for a higher OS. That computer's maximum one is Monterey; if you want a version above that, you'll need a newer model.
Catalina and above won't run 32-bit software; if you choose one of them, use Go64 as well.
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Back up your data, check the application compatibility table, click here, and then on the download link for a higher OS. That computer's maximum one is Monterey; if you want a version above that, you'll need a newer model.
Catalina and above won't run 32-bit software; if you choose one of them, use Go64 as well.
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Mmm...
I click on the link and i get this page.
I can search for a software like photoshop but this is not what I am looking for.
I am wondering if I can upgrade the system and until what version, considering only its hardware.
Is this a misunderstanding or is it something that I do not see?
Thank you!
Could you please explain me how to use/translate the table?
Do you know also if it would be possible instead of a newer model change some parts? For example use an external hard drive and run the system from there.
I am sorry I know and understand only a few things about these.
Anna_Aio wrote:
Do you know also if it would be possible instead of a newer model change some parts? For example use an external hard drive and run the system from there.
I am sorry I know and understand only a few things about these.
Changing parts will not change the answer as to the highest version of macOS you can run: Monterey. But if you would like to install Monterey on an external drive, and run it from there, you can do that.
For someone who only had a mechanical HDD, or Fusion Drive, installing macOS on an external SSD and running it from there might be a way of improving performance. I could be mistaken, but it looks to me like your iMac has an internal SSD which would be faster than any external USB 3 / SATA SSD that you could buy.
In any event, I would recommend backing up your system before you install Monterey.
From above: That computer's maximum one is Monterey.
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1. Click on it and look up the software you're using.
2. No.
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Oh! I see. It reads automatically my system and the overall system's compatibility identification appears in the oval boxes.
Thank you a lot for answering my questions.
Best.
iMac late 2015 upgrade
