Maxintosh Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Since Apple doesn't seem to want to sell the Mac mini with a better than current processor, we were going to buy a used mini and upgrade the processor ourselves. Does anyone know which socket the mini uses? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116310-mac-mini-processor-socket/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankOS_Scripting Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Witch one are you talking about?! The first generation or the newest generation.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116310-mac-mini-processor-socket/#findComment-823528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m16 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Obviously the second.... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116310-mac-mini-processor-socket/#findComment-823554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxintosh Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Yes the Intel. The first gen processor was soldiered in. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116310-mac-mini-processor-socket/#findComment-823572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankOS_Scripting Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Obviously the second.... Anyway very easy, first generation PPC (PowerPC CPU) second gen. Intel (Socket 775) like a C2D, Quadcore, Pentium D.. Any wonders to check if it's compatible with the Apple hardware an i.e. Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600?! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116310-mac-mini-processor-socket/#findComment-823573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenistis Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 it is "socket M" CPU compatible intel c2q T7XOO 667 mhz; look Here Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116310-mac-mini-processor-socket/#findComment-823611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankOS_Scripting Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Yeah, Socket "Mobile" like for laptops. This one is very affordable compared to xen. Buy it now ahah! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116310-mac-mini-processor-socket/#findComment-823645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxintosh Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 it is "socket M" CPU compatible intel c2q T7XOO 667 mhz Awsome! THANKS xenistis This is going to be one speedy little mini This one is very affordable Wrong socket Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116310-mac-mini-processor-socket/#findComment-823650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankOS_Scripting Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I think I'm a little bit tired Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116310-mac-mini-processor-socket/#findComment-823658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenistis Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Yeah, Socket "Mobile" like for laptops. This one is very affordable compared to xen. Buy it now ahah! this dont work with macmini look Here Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116310-mac-mini-processor-socket/#findComment-823665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankOS_Scripting Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I know I saw after I posted... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116310-mac-mini-processor-socket/#findComment-823676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gael Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Maxintosh - yes it will be speedy - I did exactly the same bought a Used single core Intel Mac Mini and upgraded to the T7600 SL9SD 2.33mhz processor. I can confirm it is quick - obviously upgraded to 2GB of RAM at the same time! T7600 was the last of the line of that processor so the most potent that you could fit to the current breed of Mac Mini. Only issue is that it could really do with sitting on a stand or something if I do any really processor intensive stuff like large image manipulation. It gets quite hot - sitting it on its side was enough to bring the temps down somewhat as it was HOT to the touch underneath when sitting flat. Now that it sits on its side no real issue just for aesthetic reasons it would be nice to sit it flat. Of course in a cool room it may be OK - the room this one sits in is usually around 21 degrees Centigrade ambient. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116310-mac-mini-processor-socket/#findComment-873460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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