Unable to update with new operating system

I have a MAC 27 inch Mid 2010 computer. I am currently running High Sierra. I have not been able to upgrade to Catalina. Can you tell me why?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Aug 25, 2020 12:38 PM

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dialabrain

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Posted on Aug 25, 2020 12:39 PM

Because you need a 2012 or newer Mac to support Metal graphics.

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Aug 25, 2020 12:39 PM in response to BGhas12

Because you need a 2012 or newer Mac to support Metal graphics.

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