Can I upgrade my cpu from i5 2400 to 3770k?
Hello i have IMac mid. 2011 with intel i5 2400. I want to upgrade to i7. Since its 1155. Can i upgrade to 3770k? Will it work. Please reply.
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Hello i have IMac mid. 2011 with intel i5 2400. I want to upgrade to i7. Since its 1155. Can i upgrade to 3770k? Will it work. Please reply.
Thank you.
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You are limited to what Apple used in this series. The 3770K is to new, the systems firmware won't support it:
Here is the IFIXIT guide you'll need to follow to gain access to the CPU: iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 Logic Board Replacement. Once you get the logic board out you'll need to take the heatsink assembly off. While not a true guide it can give you a view of the last steps: iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 Teardown. Pick it up at Step11 and then jump to Step13. Don't forget to fully clean the heatsink and apply a fresh coat of thermal paste: Arctic Silver Thermal Paste. You may want to review how to apply it here: How to Apply Thermal Paste
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