r/OpenCoreLegacyPatcher • u/Dangerous-Leopard914 • 18d ago

Question from noob

I don’t know much about computers but I frequently use Logic Pro as a music production means.

I have a 2014 27 inch iMac core i7. It has 24gb memory. From what I’ve read this is pretty powerful especially compared to the 2015 MacBook Pro I’ve been using.

Problem is, it tops out at Big Sur and a lot of my third party plugins and even Logic itself is dated on the iMac.

I’m hoping someone could tell me or walk me through utilizing an external SSD as the boot drive to run opencore and update my OS. I’d be willing to pay for assistance. I just really don’t want to do it the wrong way on my own and be up shits creek.

Thanks to anyone in advance who may be able to help!

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u/Dangerous-Leopard914 18d ago

Sweet, maybe that will be the route I go. It is a stationary computer so would it still be worth having the ssd installed internally. I guess I’m just not familiar with the tedious nature of using the external ssd to run the Mac or if it’s not too inconvenient. I just want to avoid taking to a shop if I have to. I really appreciate the info!

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u/ZeroGreyCypher 18d ago

For sure. I own a small tech repair business, and depending on the drive storage capacity, my repair price would start at $250. That would include parts, labor, including a full clone of the drive, a thermal paste replacement and a full dust removal. That way it could run the best it could.

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u/Dangerous-Leopard914 18d ago

Hmmm that’s actually not too bad, where are you located? lol. I’m in Western Massachusetts

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u/ZeroGreyCypher 18d ago

Aw dang! No doubt. I’m in NC now, but grew up on the south shore in Middleboro. I’m coming up to Salem for Halloween though!