iMac Core i5 / 3.1 27-Inch (Mid-2011)

The iMac Core i5 / 3.1 with 27-inch screen got the brand new quad processor of the time – Intel Core-i5 Sandy Bridge. This is the all-in-one desktop computer in an all-aluminum unibody casing behind the 27-inch LED-backlit IPS screen, covered by an edge-to-edge front glass and mounted on an aluminum stand with a slightly tapered foot and an adjusting hinge. The Core i5 3.1 27-inch (mid-2011) features a quad core 3.1GHz Intel Core i5 I5-2400 processor (Sandy Bridge), with an innovating DMI system bus to connect the northbridge and the southbridge, and an integrated graphics core, 4 GB of RAM, a 1TB GB (7200 RPM), a slot-loading DVD+R DL “Super Drive”, an SD memory slot card reader, AMD Radeon HD 6970M graphics with 1GB of shared memory, a built-in FaceTime HD webcam and stereo speakers, as well as a Firewire “800”, 4 USB 2.0 ports. It also has built-in draft and enabled AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet and a “Thunderbolt” port. “Thunderbolt” port is a proprietal Apple port supporting the peripherals and a second display, since it is backwards compatible with a Mini DisplayPort. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 27-inch screen for the clearer less distorted sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. The iMac Core i5 I5-2400 (mid-2011) is shipped with a compact aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard and a new multi-touch “Magic Mouse” An aluminum remote control and a multi-touch Magic Trackpad are optional and available for an extra cost.

iMac Core i5 / 3.1 27-Inch (Mid-2011)

Introduced on: May 3, 2011.

Specifications

• Codename: Intel Mac Unibody.
• Processor Speed: 3.1 GHz.
• Processor Architecture: 64-bit.
• Processor type: Core i5 (I5-2400) “Sandy Bridge”.
• Processor upgrade: LGA 1155 (Socket H2).
• Cores: 4.
• Graphics core: Yes.
• On-Board RAM: 4 GB, DDR3 1333 MHz (one 2GB module per slot, two slots free).
• Max. RAM: 32 GB.
• Video: 27″ LED-backlit TFT active matrix LCD, 16:9 widescreen, 1920 x 1080 pixels max resolution, viewing angle: 178° horizontal and 178° degrees vertical.
• Webcam: FaceTime HD camera 720p, 0.9 MP, 1280 x 720 resolution.
• Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6970M graphics with 1GB of shared memory.
• Storage: 1TB, 7200-rpm Ultra ATA-66 hard drives.
• SSD supported: 2.5”.
• Input\Output: 4x USB 2.0, 1 Firewire 800, 1 “Thunderbolt” port, built-in microphone, built-in speakers, audio out, audio input/output, FaceTime HD webcam.
• Optical drive: 8X DVD+R DL “Super Drive”.
• Card reader: SDXC card.
• Card format: SDXC.
• Internet \ Wireless connection: Integrated Airport Extreme 802.11 a/b/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet Optional 56k V.92 USB modem, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, built-in infrared (IR) receiver for Apple Remote.
• OS: Preinstalled OS: X 10.6.6 (10J4026). OS max. upgrade: current.
• Dimensions: 20.4 x 25.6 x 8.15 inch.
• Average Weight: 30.5 lb.

Apple Orders, Discontinuation, Price

Apple Model No: A1312 (EMC 2429).

Apple Order number: MC814LL/A.

Discontinued: October 23, 2012.

Price: $1999.

Miscellanea

• Please, note that the processor specs for this iMac lacks the S-letter. This means that this is “non-cold” processor of the family. It performs well and supports overclocking. With the integrated graphics core you can go without a videocard: It can support simple office tasks. Yet, it’s not enough for HD video playback and gaming.

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