Upgrade the Logic Board (Core i5)to Core i5 w.9Ghz?[Edited]
Hi,
I have an iMac 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor with EMC 2638! When I type in its serial number here. I shows up this page. I was wondering if I could buy the upgrade ( I guess EMC 2742 logic board) and upgrade my iMac logic board. If so, is the Logic board installation same as the original logic board?
I have already removed the LCD and removed the logic board and have the right tape to seal the LCD back on the iMac enclosure.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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hi Nick thank you for the prompt response.
I guess I should have rephrase my question! To upgrading the logic board rather than upgrading the CPU.
So the bottom line you’re saying that I cannot swap the core I5 logic board with a core i7 logic board. Correct?
door Chekad Sarami
@chikitin You can swap it, but it may be cost prohibitive. It's also downright risky unless you go all out for the top end i7 like I mentioned with AIOs.
i5 to i7? I don't think it's worth the risk unless you have a very low end i5 and can gain ~10,000+ CPU performance points with the top end i7 from your old board.
door Nick
Just to be clear, was your answer about replacing the CPU and not the Logic board? Right? The price difference of the two mother boards is just 20 dollars. I just need to know if i can simply buy the EMC 2742 logic board and swap it with the old one. Thank you again, Nick for the prompt response.
door Chekad Sarami
@chikitin It wasn't specific to CPU or board swaps - it could go either way.
door Nick
Thank you! I asked you because, a seller of the EMC 2742 logic board had listed the logic board compatible with my logic board EMC 2638 which as Core i5 CPU!
door Chekad Sarami