It’ll also depend on the apps that you use in your iMac. Sometimes, you only need to upgrade the RAM and add an SSD, and it’ll run smoothly despite being old. You do get what you pay for with this one. It’s actually one of the reasons why iMacs are quite expensive compared to other desktops. In terms of hardware, excellent quality is guaranteed with Apple products (99% of the time?), and the same applies to iMacs. However, if you use it for something that needs heavier performance, like video editing and high-level coding, it’s hard to give it a longer lifespan. If you only use it for regular daily activities such as browsing the web, sending e-mails, and FaceTiming with family and friends, you can probably still add 2 to 3 more years. And that’s still with high functionality. If you want a ballpark, it should last give or take 7 to 8 years. How long it can last will depend on how you use it, of course. But just like everything in this world, it has a limited lifespan. Particularly given the machine is not used in a demanding way.Given how much it costs to purchase an iMac, you’d want it to last forever. Is there any programmes or suggestions for how I can check if my machine is running optimally? Or is this the norm? I know the machine is old in Window's PC years but I wouldn't consider it old in Mac lifespans.
Same goes with when I replaced my previous 2 iMacs. The only other bit of info to add is that with each install of the OS, it has been an upgrade. It takes quite some time compared to modern Window machines. Rebooting the machine reminds me of the Windows 97 days. I regular get the beachball for simple things such as opening Safari or awaking from Sleep. The iMac has been running slower than past Macs for a few years now, even under previous OS. I use Pixelmator and iMovie on a casual basis and i'm expectant that the Mac may not be the fastest computer for those tools. Data is backed up via Time Machine to a wired external drive.Īside from web activities, I use MS Office, Photos, Pixelmator, iMovie, iTunes, regularly. It has a 1TB HDD and there is never less than 300gb available on the HDD.
I've a late 2013 27" iMac with a 3.2GHz Intel i5 Processor. Hi folks, I'm getting close to the wits end with my iMac, as its performance is really starting to slow down to sub standard speeds.
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