My Mac Mini is upgraded to Super Mini

[kennyli]

Just want to share with you guys the fun of DIY

Orginally was a 1.83GHz C2D with 1GB RAM, 80GB 5200 HD, and a Combo-Drive

2GB RAM = US$20
320GB HD = US$100
8X DL Super-Drive = US$50

Now, 1.83GHz C2D with 3GB RAM, 320GB 7200 HD, and 8X Dual Layer Super-Drive

Next steps, will upgrade the CPU to 2.33GHz

 

[Fonzijr1964]

nice

 

[Zedsdead185]

how are you planning to upgrade the CPU? isn't it soldered? or is that just with the Macbooks and imacs?

 

[The Hammer]

how are you planning to upgrade the CPU? isn't it soldered? or is that just with the Macbooks and imacs?

It might just be the new mini's that are soldered.

 

[OneMike]

nice upgrade. was this a mini you purchased new or what?

 

[kennyli]

how are you planning to upgrade the CPU? isn't it soldered? or is that just with the Macbooks and imacs?

Previous version of Mac Mini have a socket for CPU. You can upgrade it for yourself. Check the instruction here:

http://www.hardmac.com/articles/69/

 

[kennyli]

nice upgrade. was this a mini you purchased new or what?

It was used and purchased in eBay. The cost is US$330. Addding the cost of upgrade materials ($170), making a total $500.