Guaranteed compatible upgrades for:
Apple iMac 2010 (Mid) Core i3 3.2 GHz 27-inch (iMac11,3)
System Specifications
Maximum Memory:
- 16GB
Expansion:
- 4 Sockets
Standard Memory:
- 4GB (Removable)
CPU/Chipset:
- Intel Core i3 3.2 GHz
Bus Architecture:
- Flash - SDXC; SSD - SATA 2.5-inch 9.5mm
Mfr's System P/N's:
- MC510LL/A; MC511LL/A
Upgrade Path:
- Virtually any configuration up to 16GB can be reached using any combination of 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB modules.
Comments:
- iMac11,3 27-inch Mid-2010 i3 EMC 2390
- INSTALLATION GUIDES
- - RAM upgrade guide
- - HDD/SSD upgrade guide
- - Dual HDD/SSD Install guide
- RAM Upgrade
- Note, the i3 model of the Mid 2010 27-inch iMac will not accept 8GB modules, only 4GB. Hence maximum RAM capacity is 16GB. The i5 and i7 models will take 8GB modules, so can be upgraded to 32GB total RAM.
- Choose your ram modules on the left. To install the RAM, you'll need a Phillips #1 Screwdriver and a Spudger. Follow this guide to install the RAM.
- HDD->HDD
- This iMac has a 1TB/2TB 3.5-inch factory HDD or 2.5-inch SSD (or combination of the two) with two 3 Gb/s SATA ports. To upgrade the existing HDD, purchase a larger 3.5-inch HDD with the OWC Complete Hard Drive Upgrade kit.
- To upgrade/replace the existing HDD with a larger one, purchase a larger 3.5-inch HDD with the OWC Complete Hard Drive Upgrade kit
- To clone your existing OS/app setup first, purchase an external 3.5-inch HDD enclosure or dock and put your new HDD in it, then use the Super Duper app to perform the clone, then switch the drives. The enclosure can also house your old HDD.
- HDD->SSD
- To upgrade the factory 3.5-inch HDD to an SSD, purchase any 2.5-inch SSD along with the same Hard Drive Upgrade kit. Plus, you’ll need to add in the OWC Adaptadrive 3.5-inch to 2.5-inch drive converter.
- To clone your existing OS/app setup first, purchase a cloning cable or 2.5-inch HDD/SDD enclosure to connect your new HDD/SSD to your mac, then use the Super Duper app to perform the clone, then switch the drives. Your old 3.5-inch HDD can be housed in this enclosure.
- HDD+SSD
- For hard drive only equipped models, you can also add an SSD to the second SATA port (rather than replacing the existing hard drive) by using this SSD DIY kit, plus you’ll need any 2.5-inch SSD or 2.5-inch HDD to go with it.
- SSD -> SSD
- If your system is optioned with a 2.5-inch SSD, use the general servicing kit to open up the Mac, plus you’ll need any 2.5-inch SSD to go with it.
- To clone your existing OS/app setup first, purchase a cloning cable or 2.5-inch HDD/SDD enclosure to connect your new SSD to your mac, then use the Super Duper app to perform the clone, then switch the drives.