BigSur experiences delays when using an iMac from 2014.

XEmeXx
Junior Member

09-24-2016, 07:45 PM

Your iMac from 2014 is running slower than expected. Consider upgrading to an SSD and increasing RAM if possible. Since you mainly use it for basic tasks, checking other settings or upgrading components might help improve performance.

XEmeXx

09-24-2016, 07:45 PM #1

zReninha_PvP
Junior Member

10-01-2016, 01:24 PM

macOS Big Sur wasn't built for HDDs. Using an HDD as a boot drive is recommended, but upgrading to an SSD is worthwhile and should be done soon.

zReninha_PvP

10-01-2016, 01:24 PM #2

macOS Big Sur wasn't built for HDDs. Using an HDD as a boot drive is recommended, but upgrading to an SSD is worthwhile and should be done soon.

liloumala
Junior Member

10-17-2016, 04:11 PM

The RAM upgrade isn't possible on your iMac. However, you can swap the traditional hard drive for an SSD and experience a significant boost in performance.

liloumala

10-17-2016, 04:11 PM #3

The RAM upgrade isn't possible on your iMac. However, you can swap the traditional hard drive for an SSD and experience a significant boost in performance.

FoxYY01
Junior Member

10-23-2016, 02:04 AM

Upgrading to an SSD is the optimal way to prolong your Mac's functionality. It will also significantly boost its performance.

FoxYY01

10-23-2016, 02:04 AM #4

Upgrading to an SSD is the optimal way to prolong your Mac's functionality. It will also significantly boost its performance.

xFqtal_
Senior Member

670

10-23-2016, 07:12 AM

It's possible you already have an SSD, but this setup was designed that way, making it unlikely. With only 256 GB available, replacing RAM isn't feasible—you'd need to swap out the logic board, which isn't recommended. Upgrading to an SSD remains the best option. There could also be HDD performance problems or software conflicts, but I still suggest going with the SSD upgrade.

xFqtal_

10-23-2016, 07:12 AM #5

walee123
Senior Member

737

10-23-2016, 11:29 PM

8GB was the sole choice offered. The memory size remains fixed.

walee123

10-23-2016, 11:29 PM #6

8GB was the sole choice offered. The memory size remains fixed.

YTLegacy
Junior Member

10-24-2016, 11:36 PM

You were correct. I quickly reviewed that section, and it seems to rely on an unusual module.

YTLegacy

10-24-2016, 11:36 PM #7

You were correct. I quickly reviewed that section, and it seems to rely on an unusual module.