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Apple 21.5-inch iMac:

16GB Memory | 500GB Solid-State Drive

3.1GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 Processor

Late 2012

Used, Excellent condition
System Configuration:
  • Memory:
    • 16GB PC12800 1600 MHz DDR3L
  • Storage:
    • 500GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G Solid-State Drive
  • Networking:
    • Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi
    • Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
    • Built-in Bluetooth 4.0
    • 2 x Thunderbolt Ports
  • Video:
    • 21.5-inch (diagonal) glossy LED-backlit widescreen display with IPS and TFT technology
    • NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512MB VRAM
  • Pre-Loaded/Licensed Software:
    • Pre-installed with macOS 10.15.6 Catalina
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Powered by a 3.1GHz Intel Core i7 Ivy Bridge Processor (4 Total Cores)
Talk about oomph. This baby has some power and then some. More processor cores equals more tasks and projects you can do at once. And with a Turbo Boost up to 3.9, you will definitely have enough power for years to come without feeling like your processors are holding you back.
16GB of Memory
This iMac is champing at the bit to get to work. With 16GB of memory you can multi-task with efficiency and experience less lag time with launching and saving applications. This model iMac comes with the maximum amount of RAM installed, so you can get to work right away.
500GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD
OWC has elevated the performance and expanded the storage of this machine by adding a 500GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD. OWC's Electra 6G SSD offers higher speed than the original factory SSD and is designed in the USA.
Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth Networking
This iMac, in addition to the one RJ-45 port that supports 10/100/1000BASE-T networks, also has a Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi card installed. So you're covered for all your wired and wireless connection needs.
Apple Model Numbers: MD094CT/A

Includes

  • Apple iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)
  • Power cord
  • Pre-installed with macOS 10.15.6 Catalina
Software restore disks, keyboard, and mouse not included

Machine Specifications*

Apple 21.5-inch iMac
(Late 2012)
Model ID: iMac13,1 View how to find model ID
This Mac comes pre-installed with macOS 10.15.6 Catalina and supports operating system version 10.8.2 Mountain Lion through 10.15.6 Catalina.

Processor

  • Processor Type
    • 3.1GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 "Ivy Bridge" processor
  • Turbo Boost
    • Up to 3.9GHz
  • Cache
    • 8MB On-chip Shared L3 Cache
  • Supports Hyper Threading
    • Yes

Memory

  • Memory (RAM)
    • 16GB installed
    • Supports up to 16.0 GB
    • 1600 MHz DDR3L SO-DIMM PC12800 204 Pin memory
    • 2 total memory slots

Internal Storage

  • Bus Type
    • SATA 6.0Gb/s Hard Drive Bus
  • Drive Bay
    • One 2.5-inch Drive Bay
  • Bay 1
    • 500GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G Solid-State Drive

External Connectivity

  • Ports
    • (4) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
    • (2) Thunderbolt port (10Gb/s)
    • Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
    • Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
    • 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
    • (1) SDXC card slot

Power

  • Line Voltage
    • 100-240V AC
  • Frequency
    • 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase

Network

  • Bluetooth
    • Built-in Bluetooth 4.0
  • Ethernet
    • Built in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
    • Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi

Audio

  • Speakers
    • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Microphone
    • Dual microphones
  • Headset Support
    • Support for Apple Earphones with Mic

Display / Monitor

  • Screen
    • 21.5-inch (diagonal) glossy LED-backlit widescreen display with IPS and TFT technology
    • 1920 by 1080 resolution at 102 pixels per inch
    • Millions of colors at all resolutions
    • 16:9 aspect ratio

Graphics / Video

  • Graphics Processor
    • NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512MB dedicated GDDR5
  • Details
    • Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display
    • Support for extended desktop, video mirroring, AirPlay Mirroring, and Target Display

Input

  • Keyboard
    • Not included
  • Mouse
    • Not included

Environmental

  • Operating Temperature
    • 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage Temperature
    • -40° to 116° F (-40° to 47° C)
  • Relative Humidity
    • 5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Maximum Operating Altitude
    • 10,000 feet
  • Maximum Storage Altitude
    • 15,000 feet
  • Maximum Shipping Altitude
    • 35,000 feet

Physical

  • Color
    • Silver
  • Height
    • 17.70" (44.96cm)
  • Width
    • 20.80" (52.83cm)
  • Depth
    • 6.90" (17.53cm)
  • Weight
    • 12.5lb. (5.7kg)

*While researched thoroughly via independent resources, OWC does not make any claim to accuracy or completeness of these specifications.

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Excellent Condition

Used, Excellent:
Grab a well cared for iMac. There may be light scratches from general use, but otherwise this desktop is ready to rock. Images shown are examples from actual units, but exact unit condition will vary.

Warranty

The best warranty is one you never have to use - but should the need occur - we're proud to provide a superior level of support and service coverage to our customers.

90 Day OWC Fulfilled Limited Warranty

Customer Ratings

Write a Review 5 / 5 1 out of 1 (100%) reviewers would recommend this product
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: QuaintOwl-25609
Rating: 5/5 Solid system February 17, 2023 Some rubbing marks on the back but screen and front are very good. Solid state and ram make it a solid system. Add to that fast shipping and have a great machine at a good price!

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 21.5" iMac (2012) 2.7GHz Quad Core i5 - Used, Very Good condition.

Verified Buyer
Reviewer: CuriousSquid-16602
Rating: 5/5 Great machine June 9, 2022 Used iMac in excellent-condition!

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 21.5" iMac (2012) 3.1GHz Quad Core i7 - Used, Mint condition.

Response from OWC, Support June 9, 2022 Hi CuriousSquid! Thanks for the good review! I'm glad to hear you got a used iMac in excellent condition!
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: RichardJamesPortfolio
Rating: 5/5 Very happy May 10, 2022 Ordered a renewed 2012 Imac, loaded with SSD, Max Ram, and Listed as 'excellent condition'. We have used our purchase for a few weeks and are so far very happy with our choice. Everything checks out. Will update this review if anything changes.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

Response from OWC, Support May 11, 2022 We are happy for you too! We do our best to provide the very best of Macs and to make it easy for customer to choose how they want it built (when possible). Hope you continue to enjoy and thank you so much for that awesome review!
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: PoisedFirefly-30205
Rating: 5/5 Apple 21.5" iMac (2012) September 15, 2021 Used in Excellent condition

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 21.5" iMac (2012) 2.9GHz Quad Core i5 - Used, Excellent condition.

Response from OWC, Support September 15, 2021 We are thrilled to hear that you are happy with the condition of your new iMac!
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: FriendlyNewt-32158
Rating: 5/5 Love the new iMac July 23, 2021 We started looking at the mac mini, then figured out for about the same money we could get the iMac with all the ram we needed and no monitor to buy. It arrived in Pristine condition even though it was used. Fantastic option to buy. thank you

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 21.5" iMac (2012) 3.1GHz Quad Core i7 - Used, Excellent condition.

Response from OWC, Support July 23, 2021 Thank you for your 5/5 review! We are so happy to hear that you are pleased with the condition of your new iMac! We hope you get many years out of this machine and that it works for all of your computing needs!
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: Eolguin
Rating: 5/5 as advertised Maybe Better July 5, 2021 The machin arrived in mint condition untouched other than normal use, i was able to upgraded to my specification and it is running great now

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 21.5" iMac (2012) 3.1GHz Quad Core i7 - Used, Excellent condition.

Response from OWC, Support July 6, 2021 Thank you for your 5/5 review! We are glad to hear that your new iMac has met your expectations, thank you for being a loyal OWC customer!
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: glmaedl9
Rating: 5/5 Excellent iMac (2012 21.5") for the money! June 28, 2021 Very happy with my experience with OWC.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 21.5" iMac (2012) 3.1GHz Quad Core i7 - Used, Excellent condition.

Response from OWC, Support June 29, 2021 Thank you for being a loyal OWC customer!
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: PuddleProductions
Rating: 5/5 A++ June 9, 2021 This iMac is in like-new condition and runs great. does everything I need it to. I know I can always depend on OWC for excellent Mac equipment and upgrades!

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 21.5" iMac (2012) 3.1GHz Quad Core i7 - Used, Very Good condition.

Verified Buyer
Reviewer: CarefulParakeet-77883
Rating: 4/5 One happy customer May 31, 2021 iMac arrived in an original's box and well packed. Only issue was took more than a week to receive the package. Never order on a Friday.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple 21.5" iMac (2012) 3.1GHz Quad Core i7 - Used, Very Good condition.

Apple 21.5-inch iMac 3.1GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 Processor OWC SKU: UABJ3H64XX22XXB Used, Excellent condition 90 Day OWC Fulfilled Limited Warranty
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