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iMac 17,1 (year 2015) 27 inches Core i5 @3.20ghz 8gb RAM 1Tb HDD 5K display 2gb Graphics

Original price was: KSh 57,999.00.Current price is: KSh 54,999.00.

iMac 17,1 (year 2015) 27 inches Core i5 @3.20ghz 8gb RAM 1Tb HDD 5K display 2gb Graphics Refurbished

Model iMac 17,1 (year 2015)
Processor Core i5 @3.20ghz
Memory 8gb RAM
Storage 1Tb HDD
27 inches 5K display
2gb Dedicated Graphics

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iMac 17,1 (year 2015) 27 inches Core i5 @3.20ghz 8gb RAM 1Tb HDD 5K display 2gb Graphics Refurbished

Overview

TheĀ iMac 17,1 (Late 2015)Ā is a premiumĀ 27-inch all-in-one desktopĀ from Apple, featuring aĀ stunning 5K Retina display, aĀ quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, and aĀ dedicated AMD GPU. This model includesĀ 8GB of RAMĀ and aĀ 1TB HDD, making it suitable for creative work, multimedia, and moderate productivity—though the lack of an SSD may limit responsiveness.


šŸ”¹ Key Specifications
1. Design & Display
  • Screen Size:Ā 27-inchĀ Retina 5KĀ IPS display
  • Resolution:Ā 5120 Ɨ 2880Ā (218 PPI, 14.7 million pixels)
  • Brightness & Color:Ā 500 nits,Ā P3 wide color gamutĀ (ideal for photo/video editing)
  • Bezel & Stand:Ā Slim aluminum unibody,Ā tilt-adjustableĀ VESA-compatible stand
  • Dimensions:Ā 65.0 cm (width) Ɨ 51.7 cm (height) Ɨ 5.0 cm (depth)
  • Weight:Ā 21 lbs (9.54 kg)
2. Processor (CPU)
  • Model:Ā Intel CoreĀ i5-6500Ā (Quad-Core, 6th Gen “Skylake”)
  • Base Clock Speed:Ā 3.2 GHz
  • Turbo Boost:Ā Up toĀ 3.6 GHz
  • Cache:Ā 6MB L3 cache
  • Performance:Ā Strong for general computing, photo editing, and light video work.
3. Memory (RAM)
  • Capacity:Ā 8GB DDR3Ā (1867 MHz)
  • Upgradability:Ā User-upgradableĀ (accessible via a RAM door on the back, supports up toĀ 64GB)
4. Storage
  • Type:Ā 1TB 5400 RPM HDDĀ (No SSD)
  • Performance:Ā Slow boot times and app loading (an SSD upgrade is highly recommended).
  • Upgradability:Ā Can be replaced with anĀ SSD or Fusion DriveĀ (requires disassembly).
5. Graphics (GPU)
  • Model:Ā AMD Radeon R9 M380Ā (dedicated GPU)
  • VRAM:Ā 2GB GDDR5
  • Performance:
    • HandlesĀ light gamingĀ (e.g., CS:GO, DOTA 2 at medium settings).
    • Suitable forĀ photo editing (Photoshop, Lightroom)Ā andĀ 1080p video editing (Final Cut Pro).
    • Not ideal forĀ 4K video renderingĀ or modern AAA games.
6. Connectivity & Ports
  • USB 3.0 Ports:Ā 4 Ɨ USB-AĀ (5 Gbps)
  • Thunderbolt 2 Ports:Ā 2 Ɨ (20 Gbps)Ā (supports daisy-chaining)
  • SD Card Slot:Ā SDXC card reader
  • Ethernet:Ā Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
  • Wi-Fi:Ā 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
  • Bluetooth:Ā 4.0
  • Audio:
    • 3.5mm headphone jack
    • Stereo speakersĀ (better than 21.5″ models)
    • Dual microphonesĀ with noise reduction
7. Operating System
  • Original OS:Ā OS X El Capitan (10.11)
  • Latest Supported macOS:Ā macOS Monterey (12.x)Ā (last official update).
  • Can it run newer macOS?
    • Officially, no Ventura/Sonoma support.
    • OpenCore Legacy PatcherĀ can install newer macOS versions (unofficially).
8. Camera & Audio
  • Webcam:Ā 720p FaceTime HD camera
  • Speakers:Ā Stereo speakersĀ (good for media, but not as powerful as newer iMacs)
  • Microphone:Ā Dual mics for clear voice calls
9. Power & Cooling
  • Power Supply:Ā Internal power adapter
  • Thermal Design:Ā Single fan (quiet under normal use, may get louder under heavy load)

šŸ”¹ Performance & Use Cases
āœ” Good For:
  • Photo & Graphic DesignĀ (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom)
  • 1080p Video EditingĀ (Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro)
  • General ProductivityĀ (Office, web browsing, multitasking)
  • Casual GamingĀ (Older or less demanding titles)
  • Media ConsumptionĀ (5K display is excellent for movies & streaming)
āœ– Limitations:
  • Slow HDDĀ affects overall speed (SSD upgrade recommended).
  • 8GB RAM is minimalĀ for heavy tasks (upgrade to 16GB+ if possible).
  • GPU is agingĀ (not ideal for 4K editing or modern gaming).
  • No official macOS updates beyond MontereyĀ (security risks).

šŸ”¹ Upgrade Possibilities
  1. RAM UpgradeĀ (Up to 64GB DDR3) – Easy via rear panel.
  2. SSD UpgradeĀ (Replace HDD with SSD for much faster performance).
  3. External StorageĀ (Use Thunderbolt 2/USB 3.0 for fast external drives).
  4. macOS PatchesĀ (OpenCore Legacy Patcher for newer macOS).

šŸ”¹ Final Verdict

TheĀ iMac 17,1 (2015) 27″ 5KĀ remains aĀ strong machine for creative work and general use, thanks to itsĀ beautiful 5K display and quad-core CPU. However, theĀ slow HDD and aging GPUĀ hold it back from modern workloads.

Best For:

āœ…Ā Photographers, designers, and casual editorsĀ (if upgraded with SSD + more RAM).
āœ…Ā Home office & media centerĀ (5K screen is fantastic for movies).
āŒĀ Not ideal for:

  • Heavy 4K video editing
  • Modern AAA gaming
  • Latest macOS without hacks

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