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iMac 2020 27" 3.8 GHz 8-Core i7 Not compatible ?
iMac 2020 27" 3.8 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i7 is running Big Sur 11.4. I have frequent kernel panics. I tried clean installation but no help. I looked at compatibility chart of Pro Tools. The 2020 i7 chip iMac is not listed as compatible like i9 chip. Is it true? Do I have to buy i9 Mac to escape from kernel panic hell?
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Re: iMac 2020 27" 3.8 GHz 8-Core i7 Not compatible ?
No, it will be something else. No way the i7 chip is the problem.
A complete OS reinstall is probably a good start. Back everything up and then re-install from a fresh OS image - it should leave all your files intact but make sure you are backed up first. Get the image from here: https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-big-su...ly-from-apple/ (the files are actually on Apple's servers but this page has the links to them). Then reinstall Pro Tools from a fresh download from Avid. It's possible your hardware is faulty but if it's only Pro Tools which is causing the kernel panics it's more likely to be a driver - what have you got installed for audio interfaces etc? Those could probably be installed fresh too. Dominic |
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Re: iMac 2020 27" 3.8 GHz 8-Core i7 Not compatible ?
As alluded to above, Kernel Panic’s are typically HW related.
What else have you got connected to the machine? Disconnect everything and run PT and see if it persists. By everything, I mean everything. No audio interface, hubs, ext. screens. If it persists, then run a diagnostic test. You’ll need to do some troubleshooting. Again, as mentioned above, does this only happen in PT? Can you try another DAW? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Re: iMac 2020 27" 3.8 GHz 8-Core i7 Not compatible ?
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Re: iMac 2020 27" 3.8 GHz 8-Core i7 Not compatible ?
Hi guys, thank you for the advice. Glad my iMac is compatible. Not only the Pro Tools, sometimes it crashes with safari as well. I have Presonus Quantam interface. I use a TB raid drive bay connected with TB3 to TB2 adaptor. Also secondly monitor with TB to HDMI adapter. Yes I will do clean install. Just hard to find the time...
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Re: iMac 2020 27" 3.8 GHz 8-Core i7 Not compatible ?
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Try what I suggested before reinstalling your OS etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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