Intel chip swapping

[Scarlet Fever]

Are all of the Core 2 Duo chips interchangable with the current Core Duo chips in the iMac? I know that Merom is compatable, what about Conroe and Woodcrest?

If they are, i might get an iMac instead of a 20" ACD

 

[treblah]

Are all of the Core 2 Duo chips interchangable with the current Core Duo chips in the iMac? I know that Merom is compatable, what about Conroe and Woodcrest?

If they are, i might get an iMac instead of a 20" ACD

Conroe and Woodcrest use a different socket compared to the Yonah and Merom, so no dice.

 

[gammamonk]

hardware samples have been compatible (merom), but we're yet to see if production chips (ie, you can actually buy it) will work. I wouldn't assume you can't, but hope for the best.

 

[netdog]

What tools would I need to open my Intel iMac if I should ever feel the need to upgrade it to the 64-bit Merom?