Question about Core 2 Duo Chipset?

[rayray1017]

Hello,
I was wondering if it would be possible to swap out the the processor on my 2.0 core duo with the new core 2 duo chips?

 

[apachie2k]

what computer...

 

[rayray1017]

oh i'm sorry. I have the original intel iMac with a 2.0 core duo proc.

 

[balamw]

The current retail prices for Merom chips make it quite unlikely that you'll want to do this.

The T7200 2.0 GHz part is retailing around $325
The T7400 2.16 GHz part is retailing around $475
The T7600 2.33 GHz part is retailing around $700

At that rate, you'd probably be better off selling the old Mac and buying a new one with the CPU you want.

Note you cannot use the EXXXX Conroe chips, and the process of disassembly isn't for the inexperienced.

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[generik]

Just wondering why are you thinking about doing that?

Owning a Mac is not about having the fastest and greatest, in fact for most of history owning a Mac = having a slower computer. It is all about the experience of using MacOS!

 

[rayray1017]

i've owned macs since '85, but i was just curious if the newer chipsets would be compatible with the old intel iMac's logic board. I might do it in a couple years just for fun.

 

[speakerwizard]

"Just wondering why are you thinking about doing that?

Owning a Mac is not about having the fastest and greatest, in fact for most of history owning a Mac = having a slower computer. It is all about the experience of using MacOS!"

thats not really true, apple has a history of releasing (or at least claiming) the worlds fastest desktops. and if you do 3d animation like me or video etc, YES it very much is about having a powerful computer.

and knowing whether you can upgrade the cpu could be handy to know for the future when chips come down in price.

 

[bigandy]

To answer your question, it is possible by just swapping out the chips.

I'm planning on doing it with my Mini when the C2D chips drop in price a bit.