So my computer meets the tech specs, but it is a year older than the oldest stated supported model. Here is my output from the System Profiler: OSXDaily also lists specific models by year but says thatĪ common thread is the Mac must have a 64-bit CPU, which is typicallyĪn Intel Core 2 Duo or newer processor. And thMac OS X version 10.7.3 pre-installed Intel Core i7-3720QM Quad-Core 2.6GHz CPU Max Turbo Frequency: 3. I'm confused about how Apple states the system requirements for their operating systems because they list both technical specs such as RAM, processor, etc., and they also list compatible Mac models by year released, e.g. I'm looking to upgrade the OS since it's currently running Snow Leopard (10.6.8), and not much software is compatible with it anymore. I have included the Model Identifier in my tables below.

These older versions of the Mac system software do not use user-friendly names. If you are running OS X 10.6 or earlier you will need to click the Apple menu > About this Mac > More Info and look for the Model Identifier. I have upgraded the RAM to 3GB, and I have 9GB of free hard drive space. An Early 2012 MacBook Pro is very different from a Late 2012 MacBook Pro.

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