TLDR; yes, it is possible to add an SSD to a 2011 27" iMac without going through too much hoopla. Between everyone having issues finding parts, non-workable guides (due to parts), and general ...

No, what I really need to do is install OS X on an SSD. There’s a reason that my 2010 Mac Air is zippier than my 2011 iMac, and it all comes down to hard drive.

If you’re looking to boost the performance of an iMac --old or new-- there’s no easier way than installing more RAM. Currently maxed out? Some iMacs are actually capable of using more RAM than ...

The SSD-equipped iMac even posted a higher score than the previous fastest iMac, a 2011 BTO 27-inch 3.4GHz Core i7 iMac with a 1TB hard drive.

At $2699, it might be expensive, but the 27-inch iMac we customized with a 3.4GHz Core i7 quad-core processor and a 256GB SSD is the fastest Mac weu2019ve tested to date.

Whether you need more hard drive space in your iMac or you want to get in on some of that super-fast solid state drive action, the iFixit Dual Hard Dr ...