Can the intel core 2 duo processor be changed and upgraded to 2.5 ghz

can the processing chips be upgraded on the imac 1.7ghz model??

You can't upgrade processors or video cards on Mac's (MacPro if you can find one that is)
Only the RAM and in some machines the hard drive, that's it.

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I have a MacBook Air with the Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Will it run Lion?

I have a MacBook Air with the Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Will it run Lion?

Yes, if it has at least 2 GBs of installed RAM.

Is there a difference between the Intel Core 2 Duo & the Intel Core Duo?

I am looking to buy a new laptop, and I wanted to know if there is a big or major difference between the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, compared to the Intel Core Duo.
I currently have a powerbook G4 and it has a 1.67 GHz PowerPC G2 Processor, which I have noticed isn't that great, I can't download the new snow leopard software update, nor watch movies from Netflex and other stuff like that. Its pretty annoying, so that is why I was asking about the difference between the other two processors, I want to know if it doesn't matter or which one is the best before I buy.
I'm pretty computer dumb when it comes to this stuff that's why I'm asking.
Thanks in Advance.
- Heather Tel

Core 2 Duo processors are newer and more powerful (and thus faster) than Core Duos. Apple's current notebook computers all use Core 2 Duos, so if you buy new, that's what you'll get. The earliest MacBooks and MacBook Pros had Core Duos in them, but the last of those models was discontinued late in 2006.

Is there a noticable difference between G5 and Intel Core 2 Duo-processor?

Just wondering...
I have a G5 iMac and came across the Intel Core 2 Duo-processor 24" 2.66GHz. Will I notice a big difference between these 2 models?
André

I swapped from a G5 2.1MHz iSight with 2.5GB RAM to 2009 iMac 24" 2.66 MHz with 4GB of DDR3.
The difference was HUGE.
Now with Snow Leopard as well things have only got faster (or appear to at least)
The whole system is more responsive, less spinning beach ball and rendering a 40 minute TV programme to MP4 only takes about 2 minutes!
I used to have time to make a cup of coffee and catch the news headlines!
Enjoy the new machine.

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?

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.
Good Luck

I have a MacBook5,1 Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 2 GHz what operating system can i update to

I have a MacBook5,1 Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 2 GHz what operating system can i update to

If you are running 10.6.8 you can download 10.9 from the App Store and install it with going through 10.7 and 10.8 first. 10.9 Mavericks is a free download in the App Store.
10.9 Mavericks will require at least 2gb of RAM but really needs 4gb to run smoothly.
As for third party programs see this list for compatibility with 10.9 http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
Also Mavericks doesn't run any Power PC programs. To see if you have any Power PC programs go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info. When System Profiler comes up select Applications under Software. Then look under Kind to see if any of your applications are listed as Power PC. Universal and Intel will run under Mavericks.
Before Mac switched to Intel processors in 2006 they used Power PC processors from 1994 to 2005. Power PC 601 through 604, G3, G4 and G5. Applications written for the Power PC processors need the application called Rosetta to run on Intel processors. This was part of the Operating System in 10.4 and 10.5 but was an optional install in 10.6. With 10.7 Lion Apple dropped all support for Power PC applications.

How do I identify the year my MacBook Pro was made? I have a 17in. 2.93 Gz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Thanks. Skip

How do I identify the year my MacBook Pro was made? I have a 17in. 2.93 Gz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Thanks. Skip

You can click on the black Apple icon on the upper left hand corner wolf your screen, then click on About this Mac, and you'll see this screen:

I bought a 5 yr old Mac G5 OSx 10.4.11, 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB 667 MHz DDR1 SDRAM memory. It works fine but I can't get Thunderbird, Flash Player or Adobe reader to install -- it shows up on desktop as download but not App folder. Why?

Question: I bought a 5 yr old Mac G5 OSx 10.4.11, 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB 667 MHz DDR1 SDRAM memory. It works fine but I can't get Thunderbird, Flash Player or Adobe reader to install -- it shows up on desktop as download but not App folder. Why?

The downloads are probably .dmg files (disk images). You would open the disk image (double-click it) to find the application or an installer. If it's the application itself, you then drag the application to your Applications folder to "install" it. If it's an installer, double-click the installer to run the installer that installs the application.
NOTE: If you iMac is Intel, it's not a PPC G5.

I want to upgrade the memory for my iMac, but on the Apple store there is no memory available for any of the iMac models. Mine has an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2.4 GHz purchased about 5 years ago.

I want to upgrade the memory for my iMac, but there is no memory available for any of the iMac models on the Apple store. I got an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2.4 GHz. I purchased it over 5 years ago, and the tecnical support expired. Can anybody tell me where I can purchase additional memory?

Check the link below.
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple/memory/iMac

Is dual-Core Intel Xeon the same as Intel Core 2 Duo processor?

Can I use FCPX with my Mac Pro with dual-Core Intel Xeon? Is this the same as Intel Core 2 Duo processor?

No it is not, but it is equally compatible.

Can I upgrade to an Intel core 2 Duo processor from my Intel core duo processor ? If so, what all must be replaced.

Can I upgrade to an Intel core 2 Duo processor from my Intel core duo processor ? If so, what all must be replaced. imac
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No CPU upgrades possible.
You should not post your serial number or other personal information in this forum.

Can I use Firefox 4.0.1 with my Mac OS 10.5.8 and my 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor?

I keep getting a notice that an update is available:Firefox 4.0.1. When I try to download the update, the computer tries to download it, but it goes on forever and never finishes. I thought maybe this was because it is incompatible with my 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor.

I keep getting a notice that an update is available:Firefox 4.0.1. When I try to download the update, the computer tries to download it, but it goes on forever and never finishes. I thought maybe this was because it is incompatible with my 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor.

I have a MacBook 4,1 with Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB memory, what do I ned to do to be able to download Itunes 10.5 so I can use my new Iphone 4s?

I have a MacBook 4,1 with Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB memory, what do I ned to do to be able to download Itunes 10.5 so I can use my new Iphone 4s?

When I tried to activate my phone through ITunes it said I needed iTunes 10.5. I tried to download it and it wouldn't work. Do I need Snow Leopard?

HT3759 Hi anybody....novice here trying to connect my new iphone...Can I upgrade this macbook to version 10.5? Model Name:     MacBook   Model Identifier:     MacBook2,1   Processor Name:     Intel Core 2 Duo   Processor Speed:     2 GHz   Number Of Proc

Model Name:          MacBook
Model Identifier:          MacBook2,1
Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:          2 GHz
Number Of Processors:          1
Total Number Of Cores:          2
L2 Cache (per processor):          4 MB
Memory:          1 GB
Bus Speed:          667 MHz
Boot ROM Version:          MB21.00A5.B07
SMC Version:          1.17f0
Will this upgrade to v5?

HI..
Read here > Requirements for Mac OS X v10.5
Your Mac meets the requirements but make sure there's enough free disk space.
Right or control click the MacintoshHD icon. Click Get Info. In the Get Info window you will see Capacity and Available. Make sure there's a minimum of 15% free disk space.
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How can I tell what year this mac is for mountain lion upgrade compatibility?    Model Name:     MacBook   Model Identifier:     MacBook2,1   Processor Name:     Intel Core 2 Duo   Processor Speed:     2 GHz   Number Of Processors:     1   Total Number Of

Model Name:          MacBook
Model Identifier:          MacBook2,1
Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:          2 GHz
Number Of Processors:          1
Total Number Of Cores:          2
L2 Cache:          4 MB
Memory:          2 GB
Bus Speed:          667 MHz
Boot ROM Version:          MB21.00A5.B07
SMC Version (system):          1.17f0
Serial Number (system):          W873011PYA7
Hardware UUID:          00000000-0000-1000-8000-0019E344147B
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State:          Enabled

That's a 2006 MacBook and incompatible with Mavericks. It can't be upgraded past Lion 10.7.5.
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