2017 iMac with Fusion Drive - upgrade to external SSD?
Feb 28, 2024 · Your imac's USB-c ports are both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3 protocols on the same port. The Thunderbolt 3 protocol is 40Gb/s, and USB 3.0 is 10Gb/s. If you plug in a USB 3.2 drive, it will be limited to the USB 3.0 speed.
External SSD System Drive for 2017 21.5" Retina 4K iMac
Apr 1, 2023 · A 2017 iMac has USB3.1 gen2 (USBc) ports on the back. USB3.1 gen2 will support read speeds up around 900+/- MBps. I'd suggest a Crucial X9. Very small, runs fast. Comes in 1tb, 2tb, and I think 4tb. Format it to APFS. The use either SuperDuper or CarbonCopyCloner to clone from the internal to the USB SSD.
2017 iMac - not enough Thunderbolt 3 ports! - MacRumors Forums
Sep 16, 2020 · I believe the 2017 iMac's USB ports are limited to 5Gbps. The MiniPro RAID is spec'ed as USB3.1,Gen2 with 10Gbps max and the T7 is spec'ed as USB3.2,Gen2 with 10Gbps max. So, I think it's correct that neither device is Thunderbolt3 (40Gbps), but which port they are plugged into on the iMac makes a significant difference.
USB-A ports on 2017 iMac - MacRumors Forums
Jun 17, 2017 · Thank you for your reply SaSaSushi. I had already seen that page and it was the reason i was hoping that the USB-A ports on the 2017 iMac would support USB 3.1 gen 2... because they do mention in the "What is USB" section that USB 3.1 gen 2 can transfer data at up to 10 Gbps (referring to USB-A, as they have another section regarding USB-C).
27" iMac 2017 to Mac Mini M2 Pro - MacRumors Forums
Feb 16, 2023 · Well. I guess I'll give up on a new 27" iMac. I don't want the smaller 24" displays. I don't do much in the form of graphic or video artwork - but I can have two web browsers each with 20 tabs opened simultaneously - AND Mac Mail and Thunderbird Mail opened simultaneously, each with 10 email...
Charging MacBook (Pro) with Thunderbolt 3 ports on iMac 2017
Jun 20, 2017 · I was wondering if an 2017 iMac can deliver power through Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports to a MacBook (Pro) for charging, just like what a LG 5K Thunderbolt 3 display can do. I did not find any specs from Apple knowlege base. Does anyone know about this? Also, out of curiousity, what is the maximum watt that a Thunderbolt 3 port can deliver ...
Apple Cinema Display (mini displayport) to 2017 iMac …
Jul 4, 2017 · What adapter can I use to connect an older Apple Cinema Display (mini displayport) to a 2017 iMac's thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports? Lots of confusion about all kinds of adapters that aren't working. Also lots of reports saying a standard mini displayport --> USB-C adapter will not work with 2017...
Can I connect old iMac to new iMac & use as additional monitor?
Feb 27, 2020 · Any Late 2009 to Mid 2010 iMac can be used as an external display to any Mac with a Mini Display Port. To the OP: You have an old Mid 2010 27" iMac with a Mini Display Port which can be used as an external monitor to your Mid 2017 iMac with Thunderbolt 3. This may involve using adapters. According to Apple: You can use a USBC to MDP adapter:
iMac 2019 Ports - MacRumors Forums
Apr 27, 2019 · The 4 big USB-A ports on the iMac are USB 3. And will work with devices quoted as being USB 3.1gen1 as well as USB 3 and USB 2 (or even older). The 2 smaller USB-C ports can use either Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s) and USB 3.1gen2 (10 Gb/s). Note that USB-A and USB-C refer to the standard for the physical design of the port.
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017) CPU and NVME SSD Upgrade …
Apr 13, 2019 · "I installed a Samsung 970 EVO 2TB M.2 in my mid-2017 27” 5k iMac and it works great with 4x NMVe speeds. You can use the adapters from the MacBook Air etc… with your 5k mid-2017 iMac … and you will get NVMe 4x speeds with a 4x lane drive . Physically the adapters are the same (different protocols ACHI vs NVMe with same pinout).