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Mac Mini Core solo
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for the cost of upgrading the processor and Ram - one would think a nice refurb C2D would be in reach...
Found the upgrade I guess just need some one to ver.
Model
Brand Intel
Processors Type Desktop
Series Core 2 Duo
Model BX80557E4500
CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
Tech Spec
Core Allendale
Multi-Core Dual-Core
Name Core 2 Duo E4500
Operating Frequency 2.2GHz
FSB 800MHz
L1 Cache 32KB+32KB
L2 Cache 2M shared
Manufacturing Tech 65 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Virtualization Technology Support Yes
Multimedia Instruction MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, EM64T
Voltage 0.962V-1.325V
Model
Brand Intel
Processors Type Desktop
Series Core 2 Duo
Model BX80557E4500
CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
Tech Spec
Core Allendale
Multi-Core Dual-Core
Name Core 2 Duo E4500
Operating Frequency 2.2GHz
FSB 800MHz
L1 Cache 32KB+32KB
L2 Cache 2M shared
Manufacturing Tech 65 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Virtualization Technology Support Yes
Multimedia Instruction MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, EM64T
Voltage 0.962V-1.325V
If you're going to that much trouble, you ought to put in a Core 2 Duo. T7400, T7600, the such.
Crap! Brain fart! Core Solo/Duo were 32bit, so Apple said they could only support 2GB. Hoover dam it!
Unfortunately the T7(even#)00 and X7900 won't fit into the socket cuz they use Socket P instead of Socket M
You're wrong bub, 2gigs. I had cs3 running good on a PPC mini with 1gig.
Dag!! should have known, got beat to it by about 4 posters, SORRY!
No, it's because Apple limited the addressing in the Core Solo and Core Duo models. The Intel Minis all use the same Calistoga chipset (i.e., memory controller) which can take Yonah (Core Solo/Duo) or Merom (Core 2 Duo) processors. All Core 2 Duo revisions can give you 3.1 gb of RAM with two 2-gig sticks, while the Core Solo/Duo revisions can only give you 2 gigs. If you put a Core 2 Duo processor in a Core Solo/Duo Mini, you'll still only get 2 gigs max because you cannot change the firmware.
been there, done that.
like me. a long time ago with the same 1.5 core solo system. thread HERE but there are several others floating around the imac/emac/mini forum.
upgraded to a T7200, and it's still working fine today, and it is limited to 2gb. just watch out that you don't break the white pins/clips, and that you don't rip off the temp sensor when you remove the heatsink.
oh yeah, and test it BEFORE you put the cover back on...
like me.
a long time ago with the same 1.5 core solo system. thread HERE but there are several others floating around the imac/emac/mini forum. upgraded to a T7200, and it's still working fine today, and it is limited to 2gb. just watch out that you don't break the white pins/clips, and that you don't rip off the temp sensor when you remove the heatsink.
oh yeah, and test it BEFORE you put the cover back on...
It is rather expensive tho its 400.00 for that id sell my mini for 350.00 and buy a cheap macbook pro used for 800.00. Unless some one can find it for cheap.
Ebay - NEW Intel BX80537T7600 Core2 Duo T7600 2.33GHz Mobile $742.75
Shipping: Not specified
Ebay - Intel T7400 L2 4MB 2.16GHz for Laptop & Mini PC upgrade $380.00 shipped.
Ebay - NEW Intel BX80537T7600 Core2 Duo T7600 2.33GHz Mobile $742.75
Shipping: Not specified
Ebay - Intel T7400 L2 4MB 2.16GHz for Laptop & Mini PC upgrade $380.00 shipped.
You'll see a very nice performance increase. Two cores, faster cycles and double the cache. Make sure you apply adequate heat sink compound when you reassemble it.
T2700 2.33 GHz Yonah
I'm upgrading my 1st gen CD mini to get a couple of more years of life out of it. I ordered a T2700 2.33 GHz Yonah off of ebay for $188 shipped. I'll let you know when, if, I receive it and whether it works. AFIK, the CD mini's only take upto 2 GB of ram. It'll be great if someone figures out how to flash the CD mini with C2D mini's firmware. I also ordered a Hitachi Travelstar 200 GB 7200 RPM HD (newegg $150 shipped after rebate). The combination of the faster CPU and HD should significantly boost performance of my 1.66/2GB/80GB/CD mini.
I'm upgrading my 1st gen CD mini to get a couple of more years of life out of it. I ordered a T2700 2.33 GHz Yonah off of ebay for $188 shipped. I'll let you know when, if, I receive it and whether it works. AFIK, the CD mini's only take upto 2 GB of ram. It'll be great if someone figures out how to flash the CD mini with C2D mini's firmware. I also ordered a Hitachi Travelstar 200 GB 7200 RPM HD (newegg $150 shipped after rebate). The combination of the faster CPU and HD should significantly boost performance of my 1.66/2GB/80GB/CD mini.