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Mid 2007 iMac Upgrade. MAX Specs,SSD,And Catalina!
A quick video of how I installed a T9500 core 2 duo in my mid 2007 20 inch iMac in order to run the newest OS, Catalina.
I bought the processor used on amazon as well as 6 GB of DDR2 RAM and the 250 GB ssd to increase storage a bit and speed thing up a bit. Total cost of parts $209
It makes a great secondary media desktop aside my main pc. It works great for music production even in 2020!
I bought the processor used on amazon as well as 6 GB of DDR2 RAM and the 250 GB ssd to increase storage a bit and speed thing up a bit. Total cost of parts $209
It makes a great secondary media desktop aside my main pc. It works great for music production even in 2020!
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Cool video, thank you bro!
Thanks a lot. Will it operate OS 10.14 Sonoma? I bought a mid 2007 imac 24" in 09.. added more RAM and an SSD drive 6 years ago and it was my "shop computer" for the last 6 years. It gets damp and the screen would get condensation. It still runs...these things are BEASTS. I recently brought it in and will be doing a re-upgrade with the CPU, up the RAM if possible. It also serves as a HAM radio receiver. Will it operate OS 10.14 Sonoma?
@@ClarkBeattie14 hrutkay mods I think was able to get Sanoma to run on one of these. Sanoma isn’t supported natively though so I’m sure it’s a bit of a process to do. Honestly, I’ve figured out that these older Mac’s absolutely kill it with linux installed. Especially if it’s just a shop computer. Also you can just skip the cpu swap if you decide to install Linux, because the cpu swap is only needed if you want to update to a more modern macOS, and doesn’t really give any noticeable performance gain. I don’t recommend patching newer macOS to older machines anymore because it really bogs them down performance wise. If you are willing to switch to other software for your needs, the best thing you can do for your iMac, is install an SSD, upgrade to max ram, and use a distro of Linux’s
Dear sir. It's can work if i upgrade the CPU TO t 9500 and ssd hard and keep the ram 4gb only . Or i should upgrade the ram also . Thanks
Yes It’ll work without upgrading your ram.
Hi, thanks for video. Can You answer me (look on 9'30") why in window "About this mac" the processor is 700MHz Core 2 Duo? I have the same situation (I replaced my CPU to Intel T9500)... I don't understand why I don't see for example 2.6 GHz...?
It did this to me as well. It’s a glitch of some sort. After benchmarking, I found that the results showed that the processor was indeed running at its rated frequency, it just doesn’t show it in “about this Mac” I believe that 700 is the base frequency for each core. Something along those lines
I have the 20" variant of this iMac. I always wanted to upgrade it, even though i'm still an minor. I received my processor, but i dont have any thermal paste. Its gonna come soon
I have 20" iMac mid 2007, 2GHz Intel core 2 duo, 6GB 667MHz DDR2 SD RAM, OS x10.8.5 I was told that it is impossible to upgrade since Apple does not support it. It might need new video card since the image has some vertical stripe. It still fires up and works but it's OS is too old to upgrade to newer browser. Can you upgrade it?
Could you just use external ssd drive? Or is there any way to do it without taking it apart?
son of a duck, that is exactly the machine i'm watching you on!
Excellent just what I've looking for. I was using my 2007 imac 7.1 for streaming in the bedroom until browsers stopped supporting video playback. Hopefully if this works it can support a more up to date browser.
Unfortunately didn't work for my mac, it would recognise the ram. So have it running on Linux mint, which is OK but there are a few issues.
wy says 800mhz
I just did that today to my 24” iMac 2007! It was a little hard, but I managed. Mine also reports 700Mhz instead of 2.8GHz T9500. But geekbench confirms it’s faster. Tomorrow I’ll try the Catalina patcher.
Try kunbuntu if you aren’t dead set on Mac OS. I found out recently that these machines fly on Linux. They play retro games pretty great too. And it’s easy to install
Does it still work with the nevest update? I am thinking about flashing Linux on it but I am hesitant
Linux would probably turn this thing into a beast of an old computer.
It's amazing how useable old macs can still be in the modern day
Olá @TheArtShow tenho um modelo igual a esse A1224 Core 2 Duo, (4Ram 2solts de 2GB) É possível pra fazer esse upgrade de 6GB de RAM ? Obrigado!
Sim. 4gb + 2gb. O meu ainda tá 2+2 mas vou ver se acho uma ram de 4gb.
@@angelotelesforomalaquias2874 obg pela dica, eu instalei 4Gb de RAM agora está funcionando normalmente com 2GB + 4GB Foi upgrade máximo pra essa máquina, infelizmente não aceitou 8GB de RAM
graphics is not upgradeable?
Super informative. I found one of these computers abandoned on the side of the road (true story) while I was walking the dogs, came back, snagged it, reformatted everything, replaced HD with 1TB SSD, 6GB of RAM. Processor upgrade is next and that's how I ended up here. Also, Reason was the SHHHHHH!T. I'm a Logic guy now.
I'm going to try it. I like the music, it's not in the way, just compliments the video.
Thanks man it was just a quick little track I made on reason. I made it on that iMac in the vid.
I need some real good help im so confused my 2007 iMac won’t install El Capitan cuz it’s not avalible on AppStore anymore I can’t usb boot it doesn’t see my usb as bootable help
Can you still boot into the older OS? If not, try booting into recovery mode by holding command and the R key at the same time when you power up the computer. From there you can reinstall an OS . Once you can boot into Mac OS normally, you have to find the link for El Capitan on apples website via safari
The thing is it’s allready in recovery mode and I don’t know if the older os is still usable because El Capitan has to download from AppStore and that’s not avalible anymore I’ll see
How much is it going to cost for all the parts?
Do you have a list of parts I could have? I just got one of these for free. Also, I need a new screen. Where can I get one online for the best price?
Deciding on using "Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900" vs "Intel Core 2 Duo t9500" CPU for 7.1 iMac upgrade. Any thoughts from anyone? X7900 has higher frequency 2.8 GHz vs t9500 2.6 Ghz, BUT t9500 has greater L2 cache of 6MB vs X7900 4MB. Overclocking is not intended. I can install either CPU so price not a hinderance. It is a hobbyist hackintosh running Windows 7 Pro so not too concerned about OSX or Linux flavor support. Happy modding to you all!
@@pillowpannts do you have a channel ...I need to subscribe :) I appreciate your Mac knowledge. I'll switch to the t9300 or 95 if i see a lower price .I completely disregarded the bus. Didn't know it could be maxed out. I have the 24 inch and looking now to see if that 800 mhz is it's limits. That's what I have now and I believe you are right. Oh yeah regarding the drive. I changed it in 2012 . It's a 1tb barracuda sata . Going to see how much more I can get out of it before I do that upgrade. Also did the memory upgrade to 6GB about a year ago . Love this machine I'm checking my system report. I do notice my FireWire bus shows max speed up to 800 mb/sec. If that's the same as what your saying then yup I'm getting a t93 or t95 . Any recommendations where to get. I prefer brand new or open box
@@pillowpannts yes it does very much thanks again. I'm going with the T9500. Regarding the socket. Looks like the CPU I bought is socket 497 and compatible with socket P. Yeah I got impatient and bought 497. feltl like splurging. The minor performance difference might be appreciated. I'm actually thinking now to update the hard disk to SSD.
I will buy an imac 2007 today👍
This video was great! I was wondering what you bought for your upgrades. I’m looking to do something similar.
how to upgrade osx to this device my pc says update unavailable
Your one fuck-up - not installing linux Mint. The opportunity still presents itself. Grasp your freedoms.
Hi, Tanks for the video, i have IMac 7,1 2007, is posible upgrade to Intel X7900, ande is better that T9500? Tanks
sure 6gb sdram works on imac 2008? please share sdram link to buy
Good brother
Be advised these extreme CPU upgrades CAN make the WiFi useless. Up grades to 2.4 gHz. T8300 and 2.8 gHz. X900 CPU's do not chance losing you the WiFi. $15 and $40 pd. on eBay.... A helluva lot of WORK! 2+ hours.... IF all goes well, J.C.
TRUTH! J.C.
@@theartshow1476 what Broadcom card needs go be installed for me not to lose wifi?
Hi!! I have an imac early 2008, and I have 2x2gb 667 of ram, if i put the same or more gb but with more MHz will it work or automatically limits to 667? If not, which is the best configuration that can accept? THX
The limits for this iMacs are MacOS 10.11..not more than that..
This channel and content is trash, just delete it
Lmao you are pathetic
@@theartshow1476 that’s what your mom said when she birthed you 😆
nice i have early 2008 imac
Hello. I Have This Model. If I Install T9500 How Install Catalina?
After installing the T9500, search for dosdude1 patcher tool tutorial on CZcams. There are many great tutorials on how to run the patcher tool. It’s honestly REALLY easy
hi, where do i buy T9500 core 2 duo? Thank you
I wish I had a good answer for you but right now, they seem to be extremely scarce and expensive. I bought mine from a third party seller on Amazon that pulled a bunch of them out of some old windows laptops, and was selling them used for 25 bucks a chip. With No guarantee that it would even work.
You play drums ?
A little bit
Hello, I will try to upgrade my 2007 iMac using your video. I was thinking of putting an Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000. Socket P and FSB 800. Do you think that's possible? bye
I’m honestly not sure, all I know is the t9500 I used in this video is the best one that’ll work with this specific model. You can find a list of compatible replacement CPU’s with a quick google search. Just search “2007 iMac compatible cpus”
Hi, How you can access to recovery, I Have 2008 Imac but cant update because not see boot from USB, thank you.
Hold option key while the computer powers on and a list of the bootable drives connected to the Mac should appear
Bloody sight easier getting into one of these than the later slimline ones....
It’s true and I find it funny because most people I’ve spoken with that repair macs seem to look at this one as one of the worst models to disassemble. I think the magnet panel is great, but the tech they had to cram into the thing was still a bit large at the time. The newer glued on panels are a nightmare to remove, especially with the power supply exposed the way they are, but once inside you’ll notice a lot of empty space, thanks to engineering advancements. If only they had kept the magnet glass…
Great video, thank you so much. I have an early 2008 iMac, running 4Gb of 800 MHz RAM. Why buy a kit of a 2 and a 4 (making 6). Why not just buy the 4 and swap it for one of the existing 2s? And if that works, does it matter which one?
Thank you! Yes you could totally just swap out one 2gb for a 4gb stick instead of buying the kit. But I was surprised at how difficult it was to find just a single 4gb stick for sale. The kit was available on Amazon and came fast so I just bit the bullet for the sake of the video.
@@theartshow1476 ah got it. Thank you. Cheers
The 4GB DIMM's are bloody EXPENSIVE! 2020 - Today! 2021 $45 < J.C.
Wtf. No explanation no nothing.
Yeah this isn’t a tutorial. Go leave rude comments somewhere else
Hi, sir good information in this video . How much experience for graphic card, ssd hard drive, my imac is 2010 24" 4 gm ram ddr3. I want to upgrade my imac.
My 2007 imac doesnt even want to open youtube
What did you upgrade your Video card to?
Why even at that point just buy a 2009 iMac
I want to upgrade mine too, knowing the basic swap (RAM + SSD) is ok with me but the cpu upgrade is terrifying me, it is too hard/complicated? Should pay someone to do this? Great video man!
It’s not too hard if you just take your time and get a magnet to hold all of the screws lol my video isn’t really a tutorial but I tried to give a good visual of how the machine comes apart with the time lapse. If you pair my video with some of the other, actual tutorial videos on CZcams, you could definitely pull it off yourself. I know you can, because this was the first time I’ve ever done anything like this, and it worked for me!!!
Bro how the process install capitan from mountain lion and update to catalina?¿ Thank u
u are a boss
Thank you I try lol
Could you possibly go higher than a 250gb SSD if the option was available?