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Updating processor in Intel core duo iMac?

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mcman77

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What processor fits in a 2006 iMac?

I'm looking to get down and dirty and attempt to change my processor :eek:

I know there are already people who have done this with success using a Intel core 2 duo processor but I was wondering if there are other options?

It will at least make it easier to find the processor.

Will it be possible to run a quad core?
 
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mcman77

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So I know that there are members who put in Core 2 duo processors in these white iMacs.

My question is can I fit a newer processor in there too?
 
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mcman77

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bmcgrath said:
You can put a core 2 duo in there but nothing higher. And I think only certain types of Core 2 Duo aswell but not entirely sure.
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Yip you are right I think. 667 FSB max ...

Thanks for that btw :)
 
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mcman77 said:
What processor fits in a 2006 iMac?

I'm looking to get down and dirty and attempt to change my processor :eek:

I know there are already people who have done this with success using a Intel core 2 duo processor but I was wondering if there are other options?

It will at least make it easier to find the processor.

Will it be possible to run a quad core?
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While technically possible you have to weigh the merits of spending the time and money on a 6 (almost 7) year old computer. There is an old term in car racing, "You can't turn a pig into a pure bread horse but you sure can make an awfully fast pig." I think that applies in this case.
 
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mcman77

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rkaufmann87 said:
While technically possible you have to weigh the merits of spending the time and money on a 6 (almost 7) year old computer. There is an old term in car racing, "You can't turn a pig into a pure bread horse but you sure can make an awfully fast pig." I think that applies in this case.
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Not looking to go racing but just looking to get the most out of my ride ;)

There is no chance of me getting something new unfortunately ... I was hoping that I could fit a descent 4-core in it but I guess a duo-core upgrade will do since I want to run Lion.
 
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