PowerPC 970MP iMac

[RedDragon870503]

Quick question:

Why couldn't I, hypothetically, swap a PowerPC 970MP for the PowerPC 970FX in an iMac G5 (iSight)? Aren't the architectures very similar as well as the PowerPC 970MP's temp actually lower?

Again, I am formally requesting no one makes fun of me as I am sure there is a rather obvious problem with this transition.

Thanks.

 

[emptyCup]

In the first generation of the G5 iMac w iSight the processor is soldered directly to the motherboard and therefore can not be replaced. I do not know how many generations of this machine there were. The first step would be to open your machine and see if the processor is socketed.

 

[mkrishnan]

In the first generation of the G5 iMac w iSight the processor is soldered directly to the motherboard and therefore can not be replaced. I do not know how many generations of this machine there were. The first step would be to open your machine and see if the processor is socketed.

I guess in principle there are three generations of iMac w/ iSight, but only one with a G5. The second had a Core Duo and the third has a C2D. Assuming this is correct and that the G5 is soldered, there is little that can be done.

 

[jhu]

I guess in principle there are three generations of iMac w/ iSight, but only one with a G5. The second had a Core Duo and the third has a C2D. Assuming this is correct and that the G5 is soldered, there is little that can be done.

unless you have l33t soldering/desoldering sk33lz

 

[RedDragon870503]

So, let's assume I can physically remove the chip. Is it feasible (as it sounds like it is not practical) to put a new MP in it's place?

 

[MovieCutter]

So, let's assume I can physically remove the chip. Is it feasible (as it sounds like it is not practical) to put a new MP in it's place?

Sure....if you can find one.