retroz Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hey all - Haven't been here for a while - due to this group, I ended up buying a MBP and wondering if its possible to swap out the CPU, even if its soldered, I could probably do it, would just need to know what CPU to update to as Apple wouldn't know, (well maybe), but would like to switch from 2.2 to 2.6 (please advise what CPU and cost). Also, since it has been a while, what motherboard, CPU set could in theory be a Mac Pro with working GPU and same benchmarks (XBENCH?). My old hacntosh is a Hot running duo core P4 3.0 960? That always runs with fan on. Thanks for the tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macprodan Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 CPU prob uses a ball grid array and un-soldering that on would be a feat all on its own.. let alone soldering another onto the board.. thats if it would work. Plus new MBP`s use newer chipsets and the new CPUs might work but it is very risky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroz Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 CPU prob uses a ball grid array and un-soldering that on would be a feat all on its own.. let alone soldering another onto the board.. thats if it would work. Plus new MBP`s use newer chipsets and the new CPUs might work but it is very risky. I thought the LED's were the new chipsets. When did that change? With the new Mac Book GPU? The reason I am asking is I have a MBP three (3) months old and with the rumors of a newer MBP (12"), am wondering how soon the line will be ramped. I also have a lot of software on it (cousin works with Adobe, Apple Friends) and would like to get the best deal. Or do you think the Penron would not make it onto the MBP's until mid 2008? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbetts Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Well they just put in the santa rose chipset in the laptops, so it might be a bit longer after the release of penryn. But with the cpus being directly soldered in the logic board, I don't see any chance of it unless someone really knows how to mod and make the mac understand the cpu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbau Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Even if you were able to swap out the CPU, it would be almost impossible to sell the old one. When Apple does come out with a faster MacBook Pro, you'd probably be better off buying the new one and selling the old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kashzone Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Just return the MBP and then purchase another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apowerr Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Even if you were able to swap out the CPU, it would be almost impossible to sell the old one. When Apple does come out with a faster MacBook Pro, you'd probably be better off buying the new one and selling the old one. QFE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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