upgrading the logic board of early 2006 iMac with a better one?

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upgrading the logic board of early 2006 iMac with a better one?

is it possible to upgrade the logic board of my early 2006 iMac with a better one?

I really like the retro look of my iMac, I am kind of attached to it 🙂 the problem is that I feel my iMac gets slow and slower everyday with the new advances. I heard that it's possible to change the processor (core duo) with a core 2 duo. But as early 2006 iMacs (first intel iMacs) don't support more than 2GB RAM, I try to find a solution to make it support more RAM.

I mean I would like to make a Core 2 Duo with 4GB RAM computer

iMac 20, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Oct 4, 2011 1:15 AM

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Oct 4, 2011 3:18 AM in response to sparrowmind

Hello

have a look at this , for processor seem to be possible , but for ram i dont think is possible

http://www.maclife.com/article/upgrade_your_imac_core_2_duo_processor

HTH

Pierre

PS : could be a verry dangerous surgery be VERRY CARFULL

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Oct 4, 2011 3:23 AM in response to durignieux pierre

I know but if I change the logic board? or I don't know what should I change to be able to raise the RAM? is it too complicated? better buy a new iMac? but I don't like the look of them 😟

PS: yea I know. In worst case scenario I will buy a new computer

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rkaufmann87

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Oct 4, 2011 6:11 AM in response to sparrowmind

IMHO investing the cost of a new logic board and new RAM into a 5 year old computer isn't a good idea. If you want to improve performance I'd recommend replacing the computer. One good place to start is Apple's refurbished machines, you don't mention where you're located so I cannot say for sure if they are available in your country. If your country has an Apple online store that is where to look. For example in the US the store is located at:

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac?mco=OTY2ODY3Nw

BTW this page changes daily.

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Oct 4, 2011 6:31 AM in response to sparrowmind

If your reason for avoiding new iMacs is that 'you don't like the look of them", you might consider a Mac Mini, plus a third-party monitor of your choice.

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a brody

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Oct 4, 2011 7:00 AM in response to Servant of Cats

Your other option is http://www.colorware.com/p-199-imac.aspx Not sure if the case change affects the warranty. Check with them and see what they can offer.

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sparrowmind Author

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Oct 5, 2011 12:05 AM in response to a brody

@rkaufmann87 : ahah almost 6 years old now.

Yea thanks I know where to find refurbished macs, but it's not about money nor the design of the new iMacs. It's about to re-evaluate, getting stronger a loved old iMac 🙂

@a brody : thanks for the website, it is a really cool one. I will bookmark it 😉 : I do love Mac mini

@Servant of Cats : I do love Mac Mini, but I find it useless if you don't possess a big tv to connect it at home

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