Apple iMac “Intel i7″ 3.6 GHz 21.5” 2017 Specs
iMac – BTO/CTO – iMac18,2 – A1418
About this iMac
This a1418 device is a BTO/CTO device that is nearly identical to MMNDY2LL/A. We have listed this device separately as it has been configured with an upgraded processor when compared to the base model. This has been done to make it easier to catalog as well as easier to read.
The Apple iMac Intel Aluminum released June 2017 had some uniqueness of its own from the other models such as the 802.11ac Wi-Fi which is backward compatible with the 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi. It had an 8 GB of 2400 MHz DDR4 SDRAM that is reportedly on board. This computer had all the needs of this generation of computing packed into its 45.0 cm, 52.8 cm, 17.5 cm and featured a lightweight of 12.5 lbs. (5.66 kg) casing.
3.6 GHz Intel i7
8 GB
1 TB HDD/Fusion
Plugged-in
Storage
The device was built with 1 TB Hard Drive+SSD “Fusion” drive.
Screen Size and Resolution
The iMac Intel Aluminum version featured a 21.5 inch screen 4096×2304 LED-backlit 16:9 widescreen IPS display.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The iMac had the Mac OS X 10.12.4 (16F2073) operating system pre-installed on it. It was powered by 14-nm “Kaby Lake” 3.6 GHz Intel “Core i7” processor (7700) with four independent processor “cores” on a single chip. Its graphics processor wasa Radeon Pro 555 or 560 graphics processor with 2 GB or 4 GB of dedicated VRAM.
Memory & Architecture
The device was built with a 8 MB on-chip level 3 cache with a 8 GB of 2400 MHz DDR4 SDRAM that is reportedly onboard. It’s designed was centered on a 64-Bit architecture.
Upgradability
The iMac came with 8 GB of RAM it could be upgraded up to 32 GB of RAM.
The Operating System of the iMac can also be upgraded from its pre-installed Mac OS X 10.12.4 (16F2073) up to current MacOS X. 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. (5.66 kg).
Inclusive Features
The iMac includes the following features and ports:
- A Power Adapter (100V-240V (50 Hz to 60 Hz, single phase))
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Stereo Speakers
- Thunderbolt Ports
- FaceTime HD webcam
| Introduced: June 5, 2017 | Discontinued: March 19, 2019 | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | 21.5 inches TFT | Level 1 Cache | 32k/32k |
| Resolution | 4096×2304 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 256k x2, 8 MB |
| Processor | RAM Type | PC4-19200 DDR4 | |
| Processors | 1 (4 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | 2400 MHz |
| Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 8 GB |
| Speed | 3.6 GHz (Turbo Boost 4.2 GHz) | Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Type | Core i7 (I7-7700) | RAM Slots | 2 |
| Processor Upgrade | LGA 1151 | Motherboard RAM | None |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 8 GT/s (DMI3) | Video Card | Radeon Pro 555/560 |
| Cache Bus Speed | 3.6 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | Dedicated |
| ROM/Firmware | EFI | Standard VRAM | 4GB |
| EFI Architecture | 64-Bit | Maximum VRAM | 4GB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 1 TB HDD/Fusion | Standard Optical Drive | None |
| Storage Speed | N/A | Standard Ethernet | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Storage Dimensions | 2.5” (7 mm) | Standard Modem | None |
| Storage Interface | Serial ATA (6 Gb/s) | Standard AirPort | 802.11ac |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 4.2 | |
| Type | N/A | USB Port 3.0 | 4 |
| Battery Life | N/A | FireWire Ports | None |
| Description | Keyboard | Magic Keyboard | |
| Case Type | All-in-One | Inclusive Input | Magic Mouse/Trackpad |
| Form Factor | 21.5″ iMac Tapered Edge | S-Video Output | None |
| Apple Order No | BTO/CTO | Microphone | 1 (Built-in) |
| Apple Subfamily | Retina 4K, Mid-2017 | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1418 (EMC 3069) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | iMac 18.2
| Power Adapter | 1 |
