Hey everyone,
So I've been researching for a while on upgrading my white intel iMac from a "Core Duo" processor to a "Core 2 Duo" processor. The processor I would like to use is a Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T5750 processor, which would give me 2 additional cores as well as a small speed bump from 1.83 ghz to 2.0 ghz. I figured compatibility should be fine considering the FSB speed (667 Mhz) is the same. Has anyone tried this? Can anyone tell me if this will work for sure? I'll also be upgrading my HD while I have my baby open from 160GB to 1 TB.
Here are some reference links for anyone who is curious about upgrading as well:
- Processor: http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=33915
- Guide: http://www.maclife.com/article/upgrade_your_imac_core_2_duo_processor
- HD I will be using: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...TC-Froogle-_-Hard+Drives-_-Seagate-_-22148433
I'm not sure about the backwards compatibility with the HD I have chosen; it uses SATA-3 and my current HD is SATA-1.5, does anyone know about these issues?
Looking for any help!
- Marshall
So I've been researching for a while on upgrading my white intel iMac from a "Core Duo" processor to a "Core 2 Duo" processor. The processor I would like to use is a Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T5750 processor, which would give me 2 additional cores as well as a small speed bump from 1.83 ghz to 2.0 ghz. I figured compatibility should be fine considering the FSB speed (667 Mhz) is the same. Has anyone tried this? Can anyone tell me if this will work for sure? I'll also be upgrading my HD while I have my baby open from 160GB to 1 TB.
Here are some reference links for anyone who is curious about upgrading as well:
- Processor: http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=33915
- Guide: http://www.maclife.com/article/upgrade_your_imac_core_2_duo_processor
- HD I will be using: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...TC-Froogle-_-Hard+Drives-_-Seagate-_-22148433
I'm not sure about the backwards compatibility with the HD I have chosen; it uses SATA-3 and my current HD is SATA-1.5, does anyone know about these issues?
Looking for any help!
- Marshall