Anyone upgraded an imac core duo to C2D?

[valmundo]

Hi, I have an imac Core Duo. Previously, there was an article on macrumors that said it was technically possible to swap the core duo cpu with a core 2 duo cpu on an imac. Has anyone tried this? I am sure the warrantly would be voided if I did this but I think it would be wiser for me to go that route rather than buying another imac.

Any feedback is welcomed.

 

[clevin]

123macmini.com 's forum has an article about doing that on a mini,
I just feel thats not worthy it at all, for little performance improvement, u spend $200.00 and void warranty,

 

[suneohair]

NVM. That was iMac. Oopps

 

[valmundo]

So you don't think the ability to enable 64-bit computing would be worth it? (Especially if my warranty is about to expire? I do not have applecare).

Should I expect to see a noticable jump in processing power? (I create media content as a hobby so the more juice I can squeeze out of my system the better).

 

[Victory]

What do you want to do with the machine that you can't now? It would seem as if you would be better off upgrading the "machine" vice the processor.

 

[clevin]

So you don't think the ability to enable 64-bit computing would be worth it? (Especially if my warranty is about to expire? I do not have applecare).

Should I expect to see a noticable jump in processing power? (I create media content as a hobby so the more juice I can squeeze out of my system the better).

there isn't software utilize 64bit, and u won't enjoy it in next 5 years.

 

[erikamsterdam]

So you don't think the ability to enable 64-bit computing would be worth it? (Especially if my warranty is about to expire? I do not have applecare).

Should I expect to see a noticable jump in processing power? (I create media content as a hobby so the more juice I can squeeze out of my system the better).

Compare the Macbook CD vs. C2D benchmarks. You gain some yes. Macbook innards are pretty much the same as the Mini

 

[Nermal]

there isn't software utilize 64bit, and u won't enjoy it in next 5 years.

Not entirely true, I have an (admittedly Windows/Boot Camp) app that benefits greatly from the presence of a 64-bit processor.

 

[netdog]

there isn't software utilize 64bit, and u won't enjoy it in next 5 years.

Leopard will certainly benefit in 2007. I expect to see a FCS in 64-bit soon as well.