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Gauguin31 Author

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Hi,

Is it possible to upgrade an Imac with OSX 10.5.8 to at least a 10.7 version?

-What else do I need to check before upgrading?

-How?

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Posted on Mar 26, 2015 9:20 AM

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a brody

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Mar 26, 2015 9:55 AM in response to Gauguin31

Only if it has an Intel Core2Duo i3, i5, or i7 CPU. CoreDuo and CoreSolo support up to 10.6.8, and PowerPC only supports up to 10.5.8.

This tip is an important one to consider about software compatibility before upgrading:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6271

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Gauguin31 Author

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Mar 26, 2015 10:04 AM in response to a brody

Thank you for your prompt reply. I will need the specs. Not that straight forward....

Rgds,

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Gauguin31 Author

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Mar 26, 2015 10:04 AM in response to Gauguin31

I will need to CHECK the specs!

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BDAqua

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Mar 26, 2015 10:19 AM in response to Gauguin31

So we know more about it...

At the Apple Icon at top left>About this Mac, then click on More Info, then click on Hardware> and report this upto but not including the Serial#...

Hardware Overview:

Model Name: iMac

Model Identifier: iMac7,1

Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo

Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz

Number Of Processors: 1

Total Number Of Cores: 2

L2 Cache: 4 MB

Memory: 6 GB

Bus Speed: 800 MHz

Boot ROM Version: IM71.007A.B03

SMC Version (system): 1.21f4

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Gauguin31 Author

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Mar 26, 2015 3:22 PM in response to BDAqua

The iMac in question belongs to my parents, who live away- I will check it out when I next visit.

thanks for reply.

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