Super cool video, i was able to get a 27inch 5k imac 2017 from a local college for 275

Dual Core + HDD - not good 🙃

good video bro

it’s awesome how a simple $40 SSD can revive so many older computers, especially if the workload is light.

@TechInsomnia

2 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more 💯 Some modern day SSD’s can really take an older computer to the next level. The new WD Black SN850X in an 8th gen i5 NVMe slot is shockingly fast and powerful. Noticeable even coming from SN770. I love SDD’s! 💯💪💙

Picked up one of these the 4K model i5 3.0Ghz 16GB RAM and the 256SSD internal for $188 with a one year warranty. I ordered a 1TB Thunderbolt SSD too, so I maximize my storage and speed potential.

@TechInsomnia

2 ай бұрын

Great price and excellent value! Samsung SSD? Let me know how it goes my friend 🙏

@tekiro

Ай бұрын

@@TechInsomnia Computer is really fast with the internal Apple SSD. I haven't received my order yet for the Thunderbolt. I'll let you know though. I can say the read speed is as fast as 2000Mb/s on the internal SSD from Apple.

can you upgrade the ram on this?

i want to know when you install Chrome, Firefox or any other applications does it now install on external SSD or the internal? please check and share this information

@TechInsomnia

2 ай бұрын

It always will because the Applications folder will be on the drive that you macOS is installed and you drag the application from the mounted volume to your Applications folder. That's where the Apps will always go after you move them over. You can erase the internal HDD using disk utility when you format your SSD and partition and mount the HDD after install and setup and all you apps are installed if you're worried about any files going where there not suppose to but that shouldn't happen and you should be fine and it will go smoothly my friend. 🙏 This video might help you with the install process and you can use the newest OCLP 1.4.3 that literally just came out. Its good!! 🔥 kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKKpp9KegJvZg8o.html I will make another one of these videos soon too and it will be better and better still each and every time moving forward. 🙏🙏💯

@rangedbroom9698

2 ай бұрын

@@TechInsomniaThank you soo much, I just did not understand the following part "and mount the HDD after install and setup " how to mount after install? isn't it get mounted automatically when we Erase both disks during boot? also I need to hook my bootable USB when I install OS on external drive right? Yes a new video with more steps will help us a lot..Can I do the same external SSD trick on 2009 Late iMac 21 inch

@TechInsomnia

2 ай бұрын

You could try but you might be better off going the internal SSD route with the 2009 only because it's older and more fussy hardware and software wise. 💯🙏

your video made me order this machine for $230 USD all in..will do what you did here..i was having a 2009 iMac on HDD upgrading to a 512gig SSD + thermal.cable was costing me $90..so changed my mind and bought this instead and now will try and sell the 2009 one for $120-$150USD lol. Help me with any questions in future..also please share steps how to boot it from external SSD the setup and steps for it pls

@TechInsomnia

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment and support my friend. 🙏 I recently made a video on the 2009 iMac here if you'd like to check it out. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gXuYyaaIoJrNe7A.html Best advise I can offer is to get a high quality enclosure like Ugreen and you can find them on Amazon. Whether you choose to go with 2.5" SSD or M.2, stick with a Samsung SSD. These Mac's mesh the best with them. Evo 870 if 2.5" and 980 or 990 if M.2 and you will benefit from the Pro models if you don't mind spending a bit extra. Will worth the performance difference you will notice. Make sure to secure you enclosure so that it doesn't move around. Make sure who ever uses the machine, knows never to pull out that Type-C cable connected to the computer while in use. The cable quality matters when running of an external with those ports so that's why I like the Ugreen enclosures because they always come with a high quality max data transfer rate cable which is made for that enclosure. I will make another video like this soon in the feature going a bit more into detail about this specific type of workaround/upgrade. 💯 Hope this helps my friend. 🙏

@rangedbroom9698

2 ай бұрын

@@TechInsomniaAwesome advice, Thank you, I will be safe using the external enclosure, no kids around so I am good. I am located in Toronto, ordered one from Amazon US for $230, it will ship to a reshipper, then I will have to pay an extra $100-$130 to ship it to Toronto and then I can play with it, do you sell here any for around $400 ? will save me the hassle, I read in a comment on a page you are in T.O , how to contact you directly?

@TechInsomnia

2 ай бұрын

I just started a fresh instagram account so you can DM me on there my friend. No posts on that account yet tho but I'll put a profile of a T right now. Appreciate your comment and support always. 🙏 instagram.com/techinsomnia/

Is That The Old KZread Layout?

@TechInsomnia

2 ай бұрын

Not sure what you mean my friend?

I'm using one from late 2014 with an i5 and 32GB RAM for Apple Motion and the like and it works fine, no SSD upgrade or anything💀

@TechInsomnia

2 ай бұрын

I like that iMac and know it very well. Beautiful computer! 💯