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Hi, I’m using an iMac Intel 27" EMC 2309 with a Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 processor. Is it possible to upgrade that and with what processor? Can you give any links? Thanks
Sorry to say there are no upgrade options for the CPU. The Core 2 Duo systems use a different socket than the i series CPU’ed systems (Lynnfield/Nehalem) which was also introduced at the same time. Instead of trying to alter the CPU how about upgrading the RAM. And how about either replacing the HD with a SSHD which will give you some performance improvement or if you’er game, replace the optical drive for a second drive carrier and put in a SSD, and make it the boot drive. Then your system should really sing! iMac Intel 27" EMC 2309 and 2374 RAM ReplacementiMac Intel 27" EMC 2309 and 2374 Hard Drive ReplacementInstalling iMac Intel 27" EMC 2309 and 2374 Dual Drive SSHD drive upgrade: Seagate FireCuda 1 TB 3.5" SSHD specs & 1 TB SSD Hybrid 3.5" Hard Drive Dual Drive: iMac & Mac mini Dual Drive EnclosureCrucial MX500 250 GB SSD
