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is iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) compatible with macos high Sierra

Is iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) 3,5 GHz intel core i5, 32 GB 1600 Mhz DDR3, compatible with macos high Sierra.

Can't I find an official answer?

Posted on Nov 14, 2017 10:31 AM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2017 6:46 AM

knrm wrote:


... but this Imac have a 1 tb fusiondrive, and some write, that this drive simply does not work with High Sierra. Is it really so?

It is not really so.


I have a similar model computer, and High Sierra installed. "macOS High Sierra introduces APFS (Apple File System) to Mac computers. APFS replaces Mac OS Extended (HFS+) as the default file system for solid-state drives (SSDs) and other all-flash storage devices."


APFS will not be installed on your Fusion Drive.

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Nov 15, 2017 6:46 AM in response to knrm

knrm wrote:


... but this Imac have a 1 tb fusiondrive, and some write, that this drive simply does not work with High Sierra. Is it really so?

It is not really so.


I have a similar model computer, and High Sierra installed. "macOS High Sierra introduces APFS (Apple File System) to Mac computers. APFS replaces Mac OS Extended (HFS+) as the default file system for solid-state drives (SSDs) and other all-flash storage devices."


APFS will not be installed on your Fusion Drive.

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Nov 14, 2017 10:36 AM in response to knrm

knrm wrote:


Is iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) 3,5 GHz intel core i5, 32 GB 1600 Mhz DDR3, compatible with macos high Sierra.

Can't I find an official answer?

Yes, How to download macOS High Sierra - Apple Support lists compatible hardware.


You should also consider using RoaringApps to help you determine software compatibility.


Upgrading macOS without fear by John Galt is also a good source of information.

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Nov 15, 2017 6:56 AM in response to knrm

knrm wrote:


Thank you so much. I have searched your suggestions but found no answer.

I am not a technician, but this Imac have a 1 tb fusiondrive, and some write, that this drive simply does not work with High Sierra. Is it really so?

FWIW, I have High Sierra installed on two iMacs with Fusion drives and it works just fine.

is iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) compatible with macos high Sierra

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