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User profile for user: dalelap
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high sierra on early 2008 iMac?

I have an early 2008 iMac and wonder if it recommended to upgrade to High Sierra 10.12.

Concerned about whether or not the machine will be able to handle it.

Posted on Feb 11, 2018 5:04 PM

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User profile for user: Allan Eckert
Allan Eckert
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Posted on Feb 11, 2018 5:17 PM

macOS High Sierra has the same requirements as its predecessor:

  • iMac: late 2009 or newer.
  • MacBook/MacBook (Retina): late 2009 or newer.
  • MacBook Pro: mid-2010 or newer.
  • MacBook Air: late 2010 or newer.
  • Mac Mini: mid-2010 or newer.
  • Mac Pro: mid-2010 or newer.
  • iMac Pro: 2017.
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