Core 2 Duo Question

[rayray1017]

Hi,
I currently own a first generation intel imac 2.0 core duo, and was wondering if it would be possible to swap out the processor at a later point in time for the core 2 duo chip? thanks. --ray--

[apachie2k]

there are so many threads on this... prob. not...

what computer are you running

[rogersmj]

what computer are you running

Did you even read his post?

I currently own a first generation intel imac 2.0 core duo

Yes, you theoretically should be able to swap out your Core Duo for a Core 2 Duo (Merom) chip, because they are pin- and platform-compatible. That said, it's possible your mobo might not recognize it without the EFI equivalent of a BIOS update. I haven't heard of anyone trying this yet.

[balamw]

Bad form to cross post.

See my response in the other thread. Right now it's just too expensive.

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[rayray1017]

sorry, didn't know if my post would be answered. my bad.