Can I upgrade to intel i7
Can I upgrade to intel i7 from core 2? Both chips require the same socket.
I have a touchsmart 600XT. Would also like to upgrade to a ss hard drive. Any thoughts?
Hello
I ask the same question:
Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the 600XT?
I'd like Quad processor ....
Thanks
gidon.
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HT1338 Can I upgrade my Intel Xeon MAC PRO running OS X 10.4.11 to 10.5.8?
Can I upgrade my Intel Xeon MAC PRO running OS X 10.4.11 to 10.5.8?
Yes. You can actually upgrade it all the way to Lion should you so wish, although you would need to first purchase and install Snow Leopard 10.6.8.
I would skip Leopard as it's more expensive and obsolete. You can purchase a Snow Leopard DVD at any Apple retailer - $29.00. You can update it by downloading Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1. The use the App Store to purchase and download Lion should you choose to do so - $30.00.
I would consider expanding your RAM to at least 4 GBs or more especially if you decide to upgrade to Lion. Before upgrading see the following:
How to Install OS X Updates Successfully
A. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions:
Boot from your current OS X Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. Then select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer. Now restart normally.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior (4.0 for Tiger) and/or TechTool Pro (4.5.2 for Tiger) to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.
B. Make a Bootable Backup Using Restore Option of Disk Utility:
Open Disk Utility from the Utilities folder.
Select the destination volume from the left side list.
Click on the Restore tab in the DU main window.
Check the box labeled Erase destination.
Select the destination volume from the left side list and drag it to the Destination entry field.
Select the source volume from the left side list and drag it to the Source entry field.
Double-check you got it right, then click on the Restore button.
Destination means the external backup drive. Source means the internal startup drive.
C. Important: Please read before installing:
If you have a FireWire hard drive connected, disconnect it before installing the update unless you will boot from this drive and install the update on it. Reconnect it and turn it back on after installation is complete and you've restarted.
You may experience unexpected results if you have installed third-party system software modifications, or if you have modified the operating system through other means. (This does not apply to normal application software installation.)
The installation process should not be interrupted. If a power outage or other interruption occurs during installation, use the standalone installer (see below) from Apple Downloads to update. While the installation is in progress do not use the computer.
D. To upgrade:
Purchase the Snow Leopard Retail DVD.
Boot From The OS X Installer Disc:
Insert OS X Installer Disc into the optical drive.
Restart the computer.
Immediately after the chime press and hold down the "C" key.
Release the key when the spinning gear below the dark gray Apple logo appears.
Wait for installer to finish loading.
E. If updating:
Download and install update(s)
Use Software Update, or
Download standalone updater(s). -
Can I upgrade my intel Core 2 Duo to intel i7 on my MacBook Air, please
Hi
Is it possible to upgrade an intel Core 2 Duo MacBook Air to Intel i7, please?
I'm running snow Leopard.
Thanks,
ErinBummer,
Thanks,
Erin -
Can I upgrade the Intel Core Duo processor to an Intel Core Duo 2 processor in my 2005 I-mac 4,1
I have an I-Mac 4,1 from 2005-6 with the IntelCore Duo processor and would like to use Lion. I need Intel Core Duo2 to do so. Can my I-Mac be upgraded with a different processor to run Lion? I am running Snow Leopard 10.6.8
Unfortunately, your reply didn't show up until this morning (the delays are becoming more than annoying) ......
Who is talking about a Mac Pro? I thought the OP was inquiring about their iMac's processor? Or are we being facetious (not that you would ever do that now, would you??). -
Satellite L655-149 - Can I upgrade from Intel Core i5 to i7?
Hi everybody,
I have Satellite L655-149 Satellite. Can I replace the processor from Core i5 to Core i7 and how?
Thank you.Hey,
Theoretically you can upgrade the CPU but if you do this you will loose your warranty and everything happens on your own risk. Furthermore its not supported from Toshiba that means nobody can say if the new CPU would work properly or not.
You should check this article:
http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/FAQ35006D000RR01.htm -
hello i have an iMac 27inch mid 2010 model,
i was wondering what can i upgrade on my mac.
can i only upgrade the ram?
what is the highest ram i can put in?
can you upgrade the intel icore or the graphics card?
what is the best company for the stuff?
i only like safe and easy things, i don't want to be spending more than £100 but please suggest every thing that I can upgrade and the highest I can upgrade it to.i only like safe and easy things,
Then all you should try upgrading is RAM. It is the only part of a 2010 iMac that Apple designed as user-serviceable.
Upgrading RAM is quite easy. Last month my 12-year old grandson--who had never serviced a computer before--successfully upgraded the RAM in his Grandmother's iMac with a minimum of assistance from Grandfather (me).
Nice instructional videos on RAM replacement here:
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/imac_mid_2010_mem/
Any other service requires special tools for the removal of the display cover and deal with a lot of "fiddly bits."
You have four RAM slots. If nothing has yet been upgraded, you have two slots filled, usually with two 2GB modules.You can leave these in place and add RAM to the two empty slots. My 2010 iMac shipped with 4GB RAM---two 2GB modules. Later I added two 4GB modules and now have a total of 12GB. You want to arrange the modules so that those of the same size sit side-by-side. Here are how my iMac RAM configuration looks today showing the side-by-side arrangement:
Your location will affect RAM prices. If you are in the US, US$100 (about 60 pounds) will buy you two 4GB modules. -
Can I upgrade my processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo to 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Can I upgrade my MacBook Pro (Spring 2010 Edition) from a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor to a 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo? Where is the best place to have this done? Can I get a credit for my 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor or sell it on line?
Model Name:
MacBook Pro
Model Identifier:
MacBookPro7,1
Processor Name:
Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:
2.4 GHz
Number of Processors:
1
Total Number of Cores:
2
L2 Cache:
3 MB
Memory:
8 GB
Bus Speed:
1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version:
MBP71.0039.B0B
SMC Version (system):
1.62f6
Serial Number (system):
W8024Q4EATM
Hardware UUID:
1EB19DF4-1AF2-52F4-BBCD-52C847653B2F
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State:
EnabledI was to ask the same with my processor. I just upgraded my hard drive to 750GB, and replaced my battery, but I am still getting the spinning beachball. Im happy to just replace the processor if this ball goes away. I do have 250GB free on it. and Im not doing much with this machine other than the occasional iMovie render.
Model Name:
MacBook Pro
Model Identifier:
MacBookPro6,2
Processor Name:
Intel Core i5
Processor Speed:
2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors:
1
Total Number Of Cores:
2
L2 Cache (per core):
256 KB
L3 Cache:
3 MB
Memory:
4 GB
Processor Interconnect Speed:
4.8 GT/s
Boot ROM Version:
MBP61.0057.B0C
SMC Version (system):
1.58f16
Serial Number (system):
W8*******AGX
Hardware UUID:
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State:
Enabled
So, same story for me too? No way to go up? But a replacement is ok?
Cheers, and thanks kindly in advance.
Dan
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I have an iMac purchased new about 5 years ago with OS 10.4.11. I would like to upgrade to Lion. I currently have a 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2 GB of ram. Can I upgrade to Lion, and what is the best way to do so?
From what I read here:
http://www.tuaw.com/2011/06/06/lion-...u-2-gb-of-ram/
s long as they already have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 installed in it.All a person needs to do with that type of iMac is to upgrade/max out their Ram. They claim that an Interl iMac with Core 2 Duo is all that is needed, as long as it has OS 10.6.8 installed. They say you don`t need the "Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor"
But I wonder about the RAM speed, the iMac 2.33Ghz uses DDR2 SDRAM, which I believe is rated at 667Mhz. Lion maybe installed but it might be problems running smoothly or not?
Did some quick checking and the iMacs apple is selling this year use 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM.
The only thing to do is to make sure you have a good back-up, Install your RAM and install Snow Leo, then wait a couple of hours and install Lion.
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Have MacBook Pro (ancient) has
2.16 Ghz Intel Core Duo with
1 GB 667 MHz RAM
using OS 10.4.11.
Can I upgrade OS? If so, how far?
And can I add more memory?
I realize this is an old laptop but I need to wait to upgrade to new.if it is the core duo, mac OS X 10.6.8., max ram 2gb.
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What hard drive can I upgrade with on iMac intel early 2010
what hard drive can I upgrade with on iMac intel 27 inches early 2010
You can install any 3'5" SATA hard drive on a Late 2009 iMac. Have a look at OWC > http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/internal_storage/hard_drives_and_SSD
Note that Late 2009 and later iMacs have got the temperature sensor inside the hard drive. If you install a hard drive without a sensor, fans won't work correctly. Read > http://blog.macsales.com/2751-proprietary-cable-can-put-the-brakes-on-upgrading- late-09-imacs -
Running 10.6.8 on Mac Pro Dual-Core Intel Xeon 2.66GHz processors. Can I upgrade to Lion 10.7
I've just upgraded from 10.5 to 10.6.8 on a Mac Pro Dual-Core Intell Xeon, 2.66GHz. Is it possilbe to upgrade to Lion 10.7 with my Mac Pro Dual Core or have I just hit my ceiling on 10.6.8 update ?
Mac Pros are not PowerMacs. In 2006, Apple changed all its cheesegrater enclosure Macs to have the Xeon chip installed, and changed the name to Mac Pro at that that time from PowerMac G5. That said, all Mac Pros can upgrade to a minimum of 10.7.5. Only the earliest ones can't upgrade to 10.8 and above. 10.7 and later do not have Rosetta, the ability to run PowerPC (pre-2006) applications natively. For other pitfalls, read this tip.
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Can I upgrade to an Intel core 2 Duo processor from my Intel core duo processor ? If so, what all must be replaced. imac
<Edited by Host>No CPU upgrades possible.
You should not post your serial number or other personal information in this forum. -
macbook pro 2010 with 2.4 Ghz intel core 2 duo can i upgrade to mountaion lion ,i have doubts that it becomes very slow
Welcome to the Support Commuities. See under Supported Models here:
OS X Mountain Lion Technical Specifications
...Although your MacBook Pro is supported, it may be advisable to wait until OS X 10.8.1 or 10.8.2 in order to avoid the possibility that your Mac slows down due to bugs in 10.8.0. -
i have an older macbook pro os x 10.5.8 , processor 2.4ghz intel core 2 duo 2gb . Can I upgrade it and is it worth doing?
Yes. Here's the information:
Upgrading to Snow Leopard
You can purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.
After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mavericks if your computer meets the requirements.
Snow Leopard General Requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
2. 1GB of memory
3. 5GB of available disk space
4. DVD drive for installation
5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider;
fees may apply.
6. Some features require Apple’s iCloud services; fees and
terms apply.
Upgrading from Snow Leopard to Lion or Mavericks
To upgrade to Mavericks you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8, Lion, or Mountain Lion installed. Purchase and download Mavericks (Free) from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. The file is quite large, over 5 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
OS X Mavericks- System Requirements
Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mavericks
1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) — Model Identifier 7,1 or later
2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) —
Model Identifier 5,1 or later
3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) — Model Identifier 2,1 or later
5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
7. Xserve (Early 2009) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
Are my applications compatible?
See App Compatibility Table — RoaringApps.
Upgrading to Lion
If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mavericks, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
You can purchase Lion at the Online Apple Store. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
Lion System Requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
or Xeon processor
2. 2GB of memory
3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
4. 7GB of available space
5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Only you can decide if it's worth doing. -
I Have bought The new MacBook Pro 13-inch:
2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i7
Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
8GB 1600MHz memory
750GB 5400-rpm hard drive1
Intel HD Graphics
My Q: Can I upgrade my memory ram from 8GB to 16GB ?Sure. Make sure that you buy the RAM specified for your computer - 204-pin PC3-12800 (1600 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMMs - and purchase from a reputable dealer such as Crucial, OWC, etc.
You can go to the Crucial website and use the System Scanner app to get the correct RAM for your unit.
Clinton
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