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Imac and mac mini

Hey! Im tryin’ to put together a smaller home-producing spot and just got an mac mini to upgrade from my imac from 2010. 2 questions tho.


  1. my Imac 2010 cant runt logic bc it dont have the requirements for the further updates. Is this something you can fix or do i have to upgrade my computer as im suspecting.
  2. Is it possible to use my imac 2010 as the screen for mac mini? Or do i also need a new screen.


peace!

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 12, 2022 4:32 AM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2022 5:53 AM

Oceliz wrote:

My Imac 2010 cant runt logic bc it dont have the requirements for the further updates. Is this something you can fix or do i have to upgrade my computer as i'm suspecting.

Your 2010 iMac can only run up to macOS 10.13 High Sierra.


Logic Pro requires a newer iMac that can run macOS 11 or later.

https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/specs/

Is it possible to use my imac 2010 as the screen for mac mini? Or do i also need a new screen.

No the iMac can only be used as a display for certian older Mac models.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592


At this point, you will have to weigh the options

M1 iMac ⚖️ M1 Mac Mini w/external display

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Jan 12, 2022 5:53 AM in response to Oceliz

Oceliz wrote:

My Imac 2010 cant runt logic bc it dont have the requirements for the further updates. Is this something you can fix or do i have to upgrade my computer as i'm suspecting.

Your 2010 iMac can only run up to macOS 10.13 High Sierra.


Logic Pro requires a newer iMac that can run macOS 11 or later.

https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/specs/

Is it possible to use my imac 2010 as the screen for mac mini? Or do i also need a new screen.

No the iMac can only be used as a display for certian older Mac models.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592


At this point, you will have to weigh the options

M1 iMac ⚖️ M1 Mac Mini w/external display

Imac and mac mini

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