Steveuk Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the future on the new imac or any other componants? Thxs Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/71302-new-imac-processor-upgrade/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Yes, but I don't think it's worth the effort or cost, as you can only upgrade to a faster Core 2 Duo mobile processor. These are very expensive, and it's also very difficult. Upgrading the Hard drive is also a real mission. Upgrading the RAM is very easy though. You can do that yourself. Bottom line: buy an iMac from Apple with the processor + HDD you want, upgrade your own ram, and use external storage if you need more space. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/71302-new-imac-processor-upgrade/#findComment-505806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooly Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I doubt if you can upgrade the processor. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/71302-new-imac-processor-upgrade/#findComment-506001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbetts Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 While it is completely possible, the mac probably would not know what it is without some sort of update. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/71302-new-imac-processor-upgrade/#findComment-506493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurael Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I would Imagine the Mac would be fine with a CPU upgrade and ought to recognise any current Intel mobile Socket-P CPU fine. It's certainly been the case with older Intel Macs with CPU swaps (like the minis upgraded with C2Ds.) The graphics card is also upgradable (in theory at least) on the new iMacs, as they're all MXM cards. We'd need to find a source of MXM cards faster than the original Radeon HDs and then find an EFI firmware to flash onto them though, which isn't likely to happen in the near future, which is why I say in theory. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/71302-new-imac-processor-upgrade/#findComment-506942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcodori Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 per the new alum imac service manuals - the CPU, GPU, HDD are all replaceable. Check out www.ifixit.com for photos of an imac take-apart. Note - there are LOTS of cords/wire to remove - you could break a connection. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/71302-new-imac-processor-upgrade/#findComment-513467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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