Marvic332409
Level 1
(4 points)
Q: Is it possible to upgrade a Intel Core 2 Duo to a Intel Core i7
Hello, I have a late 2009 iMac with an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU. Is it possible to upgrade to an Intel Core i7 Here are my tech specs.
Hardware Overview:
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac10,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 3.06 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 16 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: IM101.00CC.B00
SMC Version (system): 1.52f9
Serial Number (system): W8*****5PC
Hardware UUID: *****
Hardware Overview:
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iMac, OS X El Capitan (10.11.6), null
KiltedTim
Level 9
(55,108 points)
Even if it is possible, you would be crippling the new CPU by putting it in a system whose bus speeds can come close to what the cpu is capable of. It would be a waste of time and money. You'd be better off just buying a new machine.
