can iMac with macOS Mojave version 10.14.6 be upgraded if i increased the RAM or nothing else can be done

can iMac with macOS Mojave version 10.14.6 be upgraded if i increased the RAM or nothing else can be done

Posted on Dec 12, 2023 4:05 PM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2023 7:59 PM

I don't believe there were any 31.5" iMacs, or any with 1920x1200 pixel screens. All iMacs with 1920x1200 pixel screens are so old that they are limited to El Capitan at best.


There were many iMacs with 21.5" screens (Retina and non-Retina). What is the hardware model year of yours? That will determine how far you can upgrade it. The model year should be in  > About This Mac.


  • 2012 – 2013 : Can run Catalina, but nothing higher
  • 2014 : Can run Big Sur, but nothing higher
  • 2015 : Can run Monterey, but nothing higher
  • 2017 : Can run Ventura, but nothing higher
  • 2019 : Can run Sonoma


To get old versions of macOS, see: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support


If you upgrade to Catalina or later,


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Dec 12, 2023 7:59 PM in response to Tosmel

I don't believe there were any 31.5" iMacs, or any with 1920x1200 pixel screens. All iMacs with 1920x1200 pixel screens are so old that they are limited to El Capitan at best.


There were many iMacs with 21.5" screens (Retina and non-Retina). What is the hardware model year of yours? That will determine how far you can upgrade it. The model year should be in  > About This Mac.


  • 2012 – 2013 : Can run Catalina, but nothing higher
  • 2014 : Can run Big Sur, but nothing higher
  • 2015 : Can run Monterey, but nothing higher
  • 2017 : Can run Ventura, but nothing higher
  • 2019 : Can run Sonoma


To get old versions of macOS, see: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support


If you upgrade to Catalina or later,


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