2700k i7 on a 2011 iMac?

Buffsteria

Buffsteria

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I've been looking at the forums and it seems some people upgraded the CPU on 2010 iMacs. I'm going to upgrade the CPU on my PC and wanted to use its current 2700K in the iMac as seen here:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Upgrade-iMac-Intel-Core-i3-CPU-to-Core-i7/8670/1#.T-LHZPX4JW2

The question is, can we do this on the current 2011 iMac? Or has something changed? Searching the forums brings up one account of someone saying they did it. But it didn't seem like a reliable post.
 
Buffsteria said:
I've been looking at the forums and it seems some people upgraded the CPU on 2010 iMacs. I'm going to upgrade the CPU on my PC and wanted to use its current 2700K in the iMac as seen here:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Upgrade-iMac-Intel-Core-i3-CPU-to-Core-i7/8670/1#.T-LHZPX4JW2

The question is, can we do this on the current 2011 iMac? Or has something changed? Searching the forums brings up one account of someone saying they did it. But it didn't seem like a reliable post.
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The first thing to note is they didn't use a 2700k. You did know that, right? Isn't the heat output too much with a 2700k?
 
Chippy99 said:
The first thing to note is they didn't use a 2700k. You did know that, right? Isn't the heat output too much with a 2700k?
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The first thing to note is that they were using a 2010 iMac. ;-)
So I'm asking about a 2700k on a 2011 iMac. But yeah I have no idea about heat!
 
Buffsteria said:
The first thing to note is that they were using a 2010 iMac. ;-)
So I'm asking about a 2700k on a 2011 iMac. But yeah I have no idea about heat!
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Well before you progress, I would get an idea about it! What's the point of going to all that hassle only to find out it won't work at best and you trash your iMac and processor at worst?
 
Chippy99 said:
Well before you progress, I would get an idea about it! What's the point of going to all that hassle only to find out it won't work at best and you trash your iMac and processor at worst?
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Last I looked, that was why I made this thread. :D
 
Apple don't like 'Modifications'. And it would have to be the mobile processor I'm guessing. You would require the correct logic board, firmware and compatible hardware. A massive task to undergo and it would be cheaper and easier to buy a refurb or a current iMac.
 
i7-2600 will most probably work, but I am unsure about the i7-2700K... I don't think that you will find many people here who have attempted such upgrade. But we all would be very interested in your report if you decide to go through with this adventure :)
 
Buffsteria said:
I've been looking at the forums and it seems some people upgraded the CPU on 2010 iMacs. I'm going to upgrade the CPU on my PC and wanted to use its current 2700K in the iMac as seen here:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Upgrade-iMac-Intel-Core-i3-CPU-to-Core-i7/8670/1#.T-LHZPX4JW2

The question is, can we do this on the current 2011 iMac? Or has something changed? Searching the forums brings up one account of someone saying they did it. But it didn't seem like a reliable post.
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Why are you want to upgade your cpu your are you a professional your work is so demanding??
If it is sell your imac and buy an mac pro if not think again as your i5 is more than enough.
 
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