Apple iMac “Intel i7″ 3.1 GHz 21.5” 2012 Specs
iMac – BTO/CTO – iMac13,1 – A1418
About this iMac
This device is a BTO/CTO device which is nearly identical to MD094LL/A. We have listed this device separately as it has been configured with an upgraded processor when compared to the base model. This has been done to make it easier to catalog as well as easier to read.
The Apple iMac Intel Aluminum released in October 2012 was another step in creativity in the world of computers. A number of more conventional features of a computer were absent – such a DVD drive slots and the FireWire ports that were traditional with the Apple iMac brand and new features appeared – such as the Thunderbolt port which allows for the passage of both visual and audio signal. The basic components of a computer such as the RAM were upgraded as this model had an 8 GB of 1600 MHz PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM which could be upgraded on purchase to a 16 GB RAM but not recommended for an upgrade after even though it is a possibility. The USB ports were 3.0 ports. It also had a powerful graphics processor included with its NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics processor with 512 MB of dedicated GDDR5 memory with a built-in FaceTime HD camera. This computer still stands tall among competitors and will continue to stand tall for a long while regardless of the amount of development that happens in the computer world.
3.1 GHz Intel i7
8 GB
1 TBHard Drive
Plugged-in
Storage
The device was built with 1 TB Serial ATA (6Gb/s) hard drive storage with a disk speed of 5400 RPM.
Screen Size and Resolution
The iMac Intel Aluminum version featured a 21.5 inch screen 1920×1080 LED-backlit 16:9 widescreen IPS display.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The iMac Intel Aluminum had the Mac OS X 10.8.2 (12C3104) operating system pre-installed on it. It was powered by 22 nmQuad Core 3.1 GHz Intel “Core i7” I7-3770S (Ivy Bridge) processor with four independent processor cores on a single chip. Its graphics processor was the NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics processor with 512 MB of dedicated GDDR5 memory.
Memory & Architecture
The a1418 iMac was built with an 8 MB on-chip level 3 cache with an 8 GB of 1600 MHz PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM. Its design was centered on a 64-Bit architecture.
Upgradability
Although the iMac Intel Aluminum came with 8 GB of RAM it could be upgraded up to 16 GB of RAM.
The Operating System of the iMac Intel Aluminum can also be upgraded from its pre-installed Mac OS X 10.8.2 (12C3104) up to MacOS X 10.13. This iMac was also able to run Windows 7 (64-Bit) and more recently Windows 10 (64-Bit).
This iMac had the following dimensions of 450mm×528mm×175mm and a weight of 12.5 lbs (5.68 kg).
Inclusive Features
The iMac includes the following features and ports:
- A Power Adapter (100V-240V AC)
- Standard AirPort Extreme (802.11n).
- Gigabit Ethernet
- A Mini DisplayPort allowing dual and mirroring operations with resolutions of up to 2560×1600.
- Stereo Speakers
- Thunderbolt Ports
- FaceTime HD webcam
Introduced: October 23, 2012 |
Discontinued: September 24, 2013 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
21.5 inches TFT |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k |
Resolution |
1920×1080 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k (x4) 8 MB (on-chip) |
Processor |
RAM Type |
PC3-12800 DDR3 |
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Processors |
1 (4 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
1600 MHz |
Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
8 GB |
Speed |
3.1 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
16 GB |
Type |
Core i7 (I7-3770S) |
RAM Slots |
2 |
Processor Upgrade |
LGA 1155 (Socket H2) |
Motherboard RAM |
None |
FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
5 GT/s |
Video Card |
GeForce GT 650M |
Cache Bus Speed |
3.1 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
GDDR5 |
ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
512 MB |
EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
512 MB |
Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
1 TB HDD |
Standard Optical Drive |
8X DL “Super Drive” |
Storage Speed |
5400 RPM |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100/1000Base-T |
Storage Dimensions |
2.5” (7 mm) |
Standard Modem |
None |
Storage Interface |
Serial ATA (6 Gb/s) |
Standard Air Port |
802.11a/b/g/n (450 Mbit) |
Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
4.0 |
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Type |
N/A |
USB Port 3.0 |
4 |
Battery Life |
N/A |
FireWire Ports |
None |
Description |
Keyboard |
Apple Wireless Keyboard |
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Case Type |
All-in-One |
Inclusive Input |
Magic Mouse/Trackpad |
Form Factor |
21.5 iMac Late 2012 |
S-Video Output |
None |
Apple Order No |
BTO/CTO |
Microphone |
1 (Built-in) |
Apple Subfamily |
Late 2012 |
Headphone |
1 |
Apple Model Number |
A1418 (EMC 2544) |
Sound Out |
1 |
Model ID |
iMac 13.1
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Power Adapter |
1 |