![]() ![]() What has happened is the gaming software outran the design of the older systems so people pushed the systems just to hard for what they where designed offer. Using any software solution you are defeating Apples design while there was some cases it made sense (heavy gaming) we have learned over time it shortens the systems lifespan and often the fan's wear out prematurely. The blade SSD used in the newer 'Thin Series' iMacs is a different subject which I also have better solutions for but lets not get distracted here. The newer (2012 onward) 21.5" iMacs use a 2.5" drive that doesn't need this adapter, A different unit is needed for the 20 and newer systems which have a 3.5" drive. Later on OWC came out with a special adapter cable which is what I use: OWC In-line Digital Thermal Sensor for iMac 2009-2010 Hard Drive Upgrade for either a HD or SSD upgrade. ![]() The trick at the beginning was to match the brand of drive the system had (i.e. I've put in quite a few HD's in these iMac systems without any problems and not using any special software!
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