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<blockquote data-quote="bradtheimpaler" data-source="post: 1252390" data-attributes="member: 204679"><p>So, I recently received a white (not aluminum) iMac. I believe it's from 2006. I got it for free from a family member because the Hard Drive died, and she wanted an excuse to purchase a new iMac. When I got it, the Hard Drive was working fine up until last week when I received the white screen and flashing folder.</p><p></p><p>I was wondering what you guys would recommend in terms of size, speed, and brand name. I'm planning on installing the drive myself (and probably upgrading the RAM whilst inside.) </p><p></p><p>I was thinking about a 1 or 2 TB drive, though I've read (albeit on the internet) that I shouldn't go over 500gb in an iMac.</p><p></p><p>I suspect that the last HD failed because of an overheating issue. Is it likely that a separate issue caused the HD to go bad?</p><p></p><p>I apologize in advance for any n00bly mistakes I have made. Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bradtheimpaler, post: 1252390, member: 204679"] So, I recently received a white (not aluminum) iMac. I believe it's from 2006. I got it for free from a family member because the Hard Drive died, and she wanted an excuse to purchase a new iMac. When I got it, the Hard Drive was working fine up until last week when I received the white screen and flashing folder. I was wondering what you guys would recommend in terms of size, speed, and brand name. I'm planning on installing the drive myself (and probably upgrading the RAM whilst inside.) I was thinking about a 1 or 2 TB drive, though I've read (albeit on the internet) that I shouldn't go over 500gb in an iMac. I suspect that the last HD failed because of an overheating issue. Is it likely that a separate issue caused the HD to go bad? I apologize in advance for any n00bly mistakes I have made. Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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