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 !
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)
Registered: 11/16/07
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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.