When will the 2017 iMac stop receiving software updates?

Hello I’m looking at getting the iMac 2017 when will this stop doing updates and would it be ok to still get it get a newer iMac? This would be my first iMac I will own

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Original Title: iMac update

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 26, 2025 01:32 AM

17 replies

Masonwilson1 Author

Level 1

5 points

Aug 26, 2025 05:07 AM in response to Servant of Cats

Oh ok thank you what one would you say I’d need to get what year? As I’m on a budget

tbirdvet

Level 6

16,697 points

Aug 26, 2025 04:12 PM in response to HWTech

Never had any issues with 27" Intel iMacs. I presently have a 2019 27" iMac I-9 and still runs great. That being said my M4 Mac mini runs much better.

When will the 2017 iMac stop receiving software updates?

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