iMac 2015

in an imac 2015 4k can I put an external graphics card (egpu) and if so how?

Posted on Jan 11, 2023 06:07 AM

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Jack-19

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Posted on Jan 11, 2023 06:11 AM

Unfortunately, your iMac model won't work with an external graphics processor (eGPU).

You need an Intel-based Mac with Thunderbolt 3 ports running macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 or later, such as an iMac from 2017, 2019, or 2020.

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Jack-19

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Jan 11, 2023 06:11 AM in response to basilis272

Unfortunately, your iMac model won't work with an external graphics processor (eGPU).

You need an Intel-based Mac with Thunderbolt 3 ports running macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 or later, such as an iMac from 2017, 2019, or 2020.

Jack

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den.thed

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Jan 11, 2023 07:28 AM in response to basilis272

For the eGPU support article, go to > Use an external graphics processor with your Mac - Apple Support

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basilis272 Author

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Jan 11, 2023 06:43 AM in response to Jack-19

Okay. Thank you very much!

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