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Momomoesh Author

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Mac is Getting Old (aren't we all?)

I have an iMac 27 inch desktop purchased in 2019, with i5 Core and 16 Gig of memory (2.7 TB available of 3.12 TB).

Since installing Sequoia I've noticed it is slowing down quite a bit. I assume that is because the older chip can't handle the newest version of MacOS and apps...I do regular junk checks and cleaning and am careful about deleting unnecessary items but I'm afraid it might be time for something new. Any suggestions or advice for getting things back to what was normal would be welcome.

THANK YOU

iMac 27″, macOS 15.2

Posted on Jan 13, 2025 5:35 PM

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Jan 18, 2025 5:01 AM in response to Momomoesh

Just to answer your other question, the best computer you can get is the base model M4 Mac mini at £599.

It will make your 2019 iMac seem like a relic of the Stone Age.

If storage is a problem get a cheap USB 3.0 1TB SSD for £60. (2TB SSD = £100)

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Jan 13, 2025 7:08 PM in response to Momomoesh

Run the third party app EtreCheck and post the complete report here so we can examine it for clues.

How to use the Add Text Feature When Posting an EtreCheck Report - Apple Community

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Momomoesh Author

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Jan 18, 2025 3:54 AM in response to HWTech

Did a complete check and repaired issues.

THANK YOU

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Jan 18, 2025 5:16 AM in response to Momomoesh

Original configuration on that Mac was a Fusion Drive. It will never run fast on Sonoma or Sequoia.

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