2010 Imac - processor updgrade

[Andythed]

Hello


Can I upgrade a processor (current i3) in my imac?

Thinking of doing the ssd so thought maybe this as well

Andy

 

[nrubenstein]

Hello


Can I upgrade a processor (current i3) in my imac?

Thinking of doing the ssd so thought maybe this as well

Andy

Yes. Which processor you can upgrade to depends on what iMac you have. You'll need to be marginally more specific.

 

[Andythed]

I have the 27" core i3 mid 2010?

Is upgrading the processor difficult / expensive?

 

[nrubenstein]

I have the 27" core i3 mid 2010?

Is upgrading the processor difficult / expensive?

You need to be able to follow the ifixit guide. It's close to 100% disassembly.

Is it difficult? I would say no. It took me about 30 minutes to do this in a 2010 21.5", for example. For other people, this is terrifying.

You can buy an appropriate processor on eBay (make sure you stick to the ones that were actually sold, or have the same TDP as ones that were actually sold). Figure on $200-300 for an i7. Probably half that for an i5. Make sure you also buy some thermal compound to put on the heat sink.