My 2019 iMac is struggling and I remember adding more RAM to a previous model. However, the answer to this similar enquiry How to increase my iMac's memory? - Apple Community seems to indicate that this isn't possible and I would be grateful for advice how I can improve it's performance please. I attach all the metrics requested in the enquiry above. Thanks in advance for any guidance.
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iMac 27″, macOS 15.3
Yes, the RAM in your 27-inch iMac can be upgraded. Apple's guidance for that can be found here: Install memory in an iMac - Apple Support
To determine if a RAM upgrade is warranted, you can use the Memory Pressure info displayed by the Activity Monitor app while you use your computer. If the memory pressure graphic often displays in the red, then yes, a RAM increase may be helpful. If it usually displays in the green, then an upgrade is unlikely to be helpful.
Activity Monitor User Guide for Mac - Apple Support
As for the performance (speed) of your iMac, as @tbirdvet has posted an external Thunderbolt drive would speed things up.
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Thank you with your patience with a 1st time DriveDX user, I didn't realise they needed doing separately!
You're welcome.
2019 iMac seems low on memory
