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#470740 - 02/27/07 04:47 AM time to upgrade ... [Re: YiuPiter]
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confused
Ok all, I know that it has certainly be reported times and times, but I did not find any answer.

I have an "early" imac 20" with a 2.0Ghz cpu. The warranty is about to expire, and I would like to change my dual core cpu with a more powerfull dual 2 core. but the problem is that they all confused me with the name and specifications.
I would like to know what is the cpu name who is in my imac (johna ? memrom ? ...) , what is the socket type (478,479?), what is the cpu type (5500 ? 5600 ? ..) and by which cpu can I change without any problem ? I suppose the more I can put will be a 2,3 ghz ??? but it has to be the same socket type and to not heat too much ?
Any help welcome. Thanks !

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#470741 - 02/27/07 09:27 AM Re: time to upgrade ... [Re: YiuPiter]
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Core Duo is Merom I think, and I believe it uses socket 775. So in theory, you could install the new Core 2 Quad. Not seen it done yet though.

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#470742 - 02/27/07 12:12 PM Re: time to upgrade ... [Re: YiuPiter]
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I wouldn't change out the CPU just yet. Just up the memory and get a bigger harddrive.
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#470743 - 02/27/07 06:50 PM Re: time to upgrade ... [Re: YiuPiter]
fredrick Offline


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I already have 1.5Go of RAM and 250Go hdd for which I still have 60% free ...
Anyway I just checked the price of a T7600 ...and ouch , it will cost a LOT ! (hope this one is compatible with the imac mobo)

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#470744 - 02/27/07 08:22 PM Re: time to upgrade ... [Re: YiuPiter]
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They're expensive chips. That's why I don't see the price of Macs coming down in the near future.
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#470745 - 02/28/07 01:38 AM Re: time to upgrade ... [Re: YiuPiter]
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Most PC users get mid range CPUs. Apple trys to go at the top of the CPU chain. It's like when ever Intel releases a new CPU Apple is making a system that will come with it.
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#470746 - 02/28/07 09:48 AM Re: time to upgrade ... [Re: YiuPiter]
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I do wonder if the Quad Core chip would need a few extra drivers or something.

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#470747 - 03/01/07 05:42 AM Re: time to upgrade ... [Re: YiuPiter]
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Registered: 04/14/06
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intel imacs arent lga775, they're using socket m. same one as the mac mini's. so no core 2 quad extreme lovin' for you.

you can max out with a core 2 duo 2.33ghz for roughly $500


Edited by (03/01/07 05:44 AM)

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#470748 - 03/01/07 08:06 AM Re: time to upgrade ... [Re: YiuPiter]
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Fair enough, that was an assumption on my part. Are any of the Core(2) Duos socket 775? Odd they would use more than one type for one chip.

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#470749 - 03/01/07 09:04 PM Re: time to upgrade ... [Re: YiuPiter]
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Look at AMD they make chips with so many socket types.
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