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Early 2008 iMac ... Mavericks, Yosemite or El Capitan? Which will run the best?
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<blockquote data-quote="RadDave" data-source="post: 1770172" data-attributes="member: 234411"><p>Hi <strong>MSue</strong> - responded to your cross-post and welcomed you to the forum. <strong>Patrick</strong> has already provided the link to <em>EveryMac</em> describing your early 2008 iMac computer - below are just a couple of screen shots from the details there; first, appears the RAM has been upgraded to 4 GB from that offered in the original machine - can go to 6 GB w/ stipulations but will that help much? Also, macOS 10.11.x (El Capitan), as you already know, is the maximum OS for your computer - others who have gone through this process will need to 'chime in', but 8 GB RAM would be a lot better for those newer operating systems.</p><p></p><p>Finally, as seen in the last image below, <em>Mactracker</em> estimates that your computer is worth about $130 - you might be able to get more if sold by yourself on eBay or Craig's list (if you'll willing?) - but instead of investing in RAM and/or a SSD, you might be thinking about a newer machine, depending on your budget. Again, others who have long dealings in the used Mac market (if you want to go that route) will hopefully post. Good luck. Dave <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]27105[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]27106[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]27107[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RadDave, post: 1770172, member: 234411"] Hi [B]MSue[/B] - responded to your cross-post and welcomed you to the forum. [B]Patrick[/B] has already provided the link to [I]EveryMac[/I] describing your early 2008 iMac computer - below are just a couple of screen shots from the details there; first, appears the RAM has been upgraded to 4 GB from that offered in the original machine - can go to 6 GB w/ stipulations but will that help much? Also, macOS 10.11.x (El Capitan), as you already know, is the maximum OS for your computer - others who have gone through this process will need to 'chime in', but 8 GB RAM would be a lot better for those newer operating systems. Finally, as seen in the last image below, [I]Mactracker[/I] estimates that your computer is worth about $130 - you might be able to get more if sold by yourself on eBay or Craig's list (if you'll willing?) - but instead of investing in RAM and/or a SSD, you might be thinking about a newer machine, depending on your budget. Again, others who have long dealings in the used Mac market (if you want to go that route) will hopefully post. Good luck. Dave :) . [ATTACH=FULL]27105[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=FULL]27106[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=FULL]27107[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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