Apple iMac “Core i5″ 2.9 GHz 21.5” 2013 Specs
iMac – ME087LL/A – iMac14,3 – A1418
About this iMac
The Apple iMac Intel Aluminum released in September 2013 was another step in creativity in the world of computers. A number of more conventional features of a computer were absent – such a DVD drive slots and the FireWire ports that were traditional with the Apple iMac brand and new features appeared – such as the Thunderbolt port which allows for the passage of both visual and audio signal. The basic components of a computer such as the RAM were upgraded as this model had an 8 GB of 1600 MHz PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM which could be upgraded on purchase to a 16 GB RAM but not recommended for an upgrade after even though it is a possibility. The USB ports were 3.0 ports. It also had a powerful graphics processor included with its GeForce GT 750M graphics processor with 1 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory with a built-in FaceTime HD camera. This computer still stands tall among competitors and will continue to stand tall for a long while regardless of the amount of development that happens in the computer world.
2.9 GHz Core i5
8 GB
1 TBHard Drive
Plugged-in
Storage
The a1418 device was built with 1 TB Serial ATA (6Gb/s) hard drive storage with a disk speed of 5400 RPM.
Screen Size and Resolution
The iMac Intel Aluminum version featured a 21.5 inch screen 1920×1080 LED-backlit 16:9 widescreen IPS display.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The iMac Intel Aluminum had the Mac OS X 10.8.4 (12E4022) operating system pre-installed on it. It was powered by Quad Core2.9 GHz Intel “Core i5” I5-4570S (Ivy Bridge) processor with four independent processor cores on a single chip. Its graphics processor was the NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M graphics processor with 1 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory.
Memory & Architecture
The device was built with a 6 MB on-chip level 3 cache with an 8 GB of 1600 MHz PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM. Its design was centered on a 64-Bit architecture.
Upgradability
Although the iMac Intel Aluminum came with 8 GB of RAM it could be upgraded up to 16 GB of RAM.
The Operating System of the iMac Intel Aluminum can also be upgraded from its pre-installed macOS X 10.8.4 (12E4022) up to macOS X 10.13. This iMac was also able to run Windows 7 (64-Bit) and more recently Windows 10 (64-Bit).
This iMac had the following dimensions of 45.0 cm, 52.8 cm, 17.5 cm, and a weight of 12.5 lbs (5.68 kg).
Inclusive Features
The iMac includes the following features and ports:
- A Power Adapter (100V-240V (50 Hz to 60 Hz, single phase)
- Standard AirPort Extreme (802.11n).
- Gigabit Ethernet
- A Mini DisplayPort allows dual and mirroring operations with resolutions of up to 2560×1600.
- Stereo Speakers
- Thunderbolt Ports
- FaceTime HD webcam
Introduced: September 24, 2013 |
Discontinued: October 13, 2015 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
21.5 inches TFT |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k |
Resolution |
1920×1080 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k (x4), 6 MB |
Processor |
RAM Type |
PC3-12800 DDR3 |
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Processors |
1 (4 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
1600 MHz |
Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
8 GB |
Speed |
2.9 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
16 GB |
Type |
Core i5 (I5-4570S) |
RAM Slots |
2 |
Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
None |
FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
OPI |
Video Card |
GeForce GT 750M |
Cache Bus Speed |
2.9 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
GDDR5 |
ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
1 GB |
EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
1 GB |
Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
1 TB HDD |
Standard Optical Drive |
None |
Storage Speed |
5400 RPM |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100/1000Base-T |
Storage Dimensions |
2.5″ (9.5 mm)/Proprietary |
Standard Modem |
None |
Storage Interface |
Serial ATA (6 Gb/s) |
Standard AirPort |
802.11ac |
Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
4.0 |
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Type |
N/A |
USB Port 3.0 |
4 |
Battery Life |
N/A |
FireWire Ports |
None |
Description |
Keyboard |
Apple Wireless Keyboard |
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Case Type |
All-in-One |
Inclusive Input |
Magic Mouse/Trackpad |
Form Factor |
21.5 iMac Late 2012 |
S-Video Output |
None |
Apple Order No |
ME087LL/A |
Microphone |
1 (Built-in) |
Apple Subfamily |
Late 2013 |
Headphone |
1 |
Apple Model Number |
A1418 (EMC 2742) |
Sound Out |
1 |
Model ID |
iMac14,3
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Power |
1 |