Is it possible to change the factory i7 with a Skylake i7?
Hi all,
Does anyone know if it is possible to change the factory 2.93 GHz i7 from a mid-2010 27" iMac to a 4.0 GHz i7 8700K with LGA 1151 slot compatibility? I am looking to do this since I use the machine for a lot of HandBrake encoding and am looking for a speed boost. Would it be feasible?
Is this a good question?
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Your systems specs: iMac 27" 2.93 i7 (Mid-2010)
by Dan
Your systems CPU's specs: Intel 2.93 GHz i7-870
Here are the pin compatible CPU's in this series: CPU's related to Intel Core i7-870 note only the low wattage chips can be used.
by Dan
the simple answer to you question is no ...
why ? because although it is possible the change the cpu itself it must be of the same socket type. i am quite sure yours is an LGA 1156. Unfortunately an LGA 1151 processor will simply not fit. not only because its bigger or smaller but because of the amount of contact points on the cpu and the socket. if these do not match up it is impossible to use that cpu to run the computer.
by Reboot Gozo