Changing Processors???????

[shoobridge]

Hi All,

Quick one for you all, I have an Imac G5 20inch Powerpc, I want to update it to work with current internet features and seem to be at a stand still because it is not intel. Is it possible to update it so it can be an intel? I also want to update it to OS 10.6.8 it is currently OS 10.5

Cheers

 

[r.j.s]

No, you cannot update it to Intel or 10.6.x

 

[OliverOSX93]

Hi All,

Quick one for you all, I have an Imac G5 20inch Powerpc, I want to update it to work with current internet features and seem to be at a stand still because it is not intel. Is it possible to update it so it can be an intel? I also want to update it to OS 10.6.8 it is currently OS 10.5

Cheers

Unfortunately ppc and intel use different sockets. (they could also be soldered in there). It's a round peg in a square hole situation, the intel CPU won't fit.

 

[r.j.s]

Unfortunately ppc and intel use different sockets. (they could also be soldered in there). It's a round peg in a square hole situation, the intel CPU won't fit.

Not to mention all the other components, RAM, chipset, etc are not compatible either.

You'd have to change every internal component.

 

[old-wiz]

As others mention, you have to completely gut the insides, and unless you are enamored of the old design, just buy a new iMac.

 

[harcosparky]

As others mention, you have to completely gut the insides, and unless you are enamored of the old design, just buy a new iMac.

Heh!

I like the older design better than the current one. More easily user serviceable.

I wish the new one was on the same design line.

I liken changing the hard drive on the new ones to removing a persons tonsils through an opening other than the throat!