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Hello! It’s my first question and I hope to find a right solution about this kind of upgrade: The iMac “Core 2 Duo” 2.93 24-Inch Aluminum (Early 2009) features a 2.93 GHz Intel “Core 2 Duo” (E8335) processor, mounted in a ZIF Socket 478-pin micro-FCPGA (socket P), with System Bus Speed: 1066 MHz I’ve found some Intel i5 cpu mounted over the Socket P, and so my question is: Is possible install this Socket P i5 CPU in the iMac?Has Anyone tried successfully this operation? Thanks in advance!
I have yet to hear of anyone with a a Core 2 Duo logic board being able to utilize a i5 or i7 CPU. The EFI firmware will not recognize it.
@spn - Here’s the two best drives for your system: Samsung Desktop SSHD. While still a traditional drive it has a SSD for a cache which improves performance. For a low cost solution I recommend this.Samsung 750 EVO. You’ll also need an adapter frame to hold the 2.5" SSD in your systems 3.5" HD drive bay. While faster than a traditional drive it is also quite expensive when compared with the same storage size as a HD or SSHD. Given the age of your system think through how much longer you’ll have it. A SSHD might be a better investment here. Here is the IFIXIT guide you’ll need to follow: iMac Intel 24" EMC 2267 Hard Drive Replacement If your current HD is still healthy, you do have a second option here by swapping out your optical drive for a carrier to hold a 2.5" drive (SSD here). Here’s the IFIXIT guide for that: Installing iMac Intel 24" EMC 2267 Dual Hard Drive. Then you can go with a much smaller SSD, one large enough to hold your OS & Apps and some free space for virtual RAM, then use your HD to hold your stuff. This is the best performance option without breaking the bank!
