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Re: Mid 2011 iMac 2.7 core i5 external options - Sarcany - 02-13-2021
Wouldn't boot from an external on a 2011. USB 2.0 is just not fast enough to justify it.
That being said, taking apart a 2011 is easy. Swap out the boot drive for a cheap SSD.*
You'll need a drive cable with the temp sensor and a couple of suction cups:
https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/DIYIMACHDD11/
Double-sided tape works to hold the 2.5-inch drive in place. Otherwise, you need a basic 2.5-inch/3.5-inch mounting bracket, typically $5-10 bucks each on Amazon.
*Cheap because the 2011 is long overdue for a fatal hardware failure.
Re: Mid 2011 iMac 2.7 core i5 external options - jdc - 02-13-2021
Its snappier. from first hand experience. ran a 2007/2008 and 2009 iMacs via USB 2 SSD for awhile. Faster than the super slow spinny drive.
Id give the $35 SSD a try. Cheap and easy.