[Labs] - Upgrading my 2017 iMac!
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- čas přidán 17. 03. 2021
- Welcome to Macintosh Librarian Labs! - a departure from the main Macintosh Librarian videos where Ms. Fox gets to blab about projects she is working on.
Today, she is replacing the i5-7500 in her 27" 2017 iMac with an i7-7700K and she upgrades the hard drives too!Watch as she experiences her first time opening a sealed glass iMac.
Don't worry, Maccy and Ms Fox will be back with a full-featured Macintosh Librarian episode soon! This is not a format change. 🤓
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0:27 when you're so into older Macs you forget RAM in gigabytes is a thing already 😆💜
I was expecting Maccy to heckle you throughout the process! Good on him for being so well behaved. 😊
He was watching carefully 🤓
I audibly laughed when you censored your thermal compound application XD It seems everyone is a critic when it comes to that, but long as the temps are good it doesn't matter how you put it on or how much! Great video and channel, love Maccy and looking forward to seeing more from you both!
Loved seeing Maccy peeking over your shoulder!!
Really cool to see the interior of one of these iMacs, especially the cooling solution for both the CPU and GPU. Thanks for the upload!
This out of character video was actually really cool. Would definitely be down for future vids like this!
I like the new departure from your regular format, it works really well without detracting from what you normally do. Its also nice that you had Maccy in the background.
Very nice. Working slow and methodically is the way to go anytime you aren't as familiar with the equipment. LOL at the thermal compound portion--if it doesn't overheat, then you used the right amount.
Wow looks so easy!
Thank you for your video ! 🙏🏼
Wow! Nicely done! You're super brave for taking on this upgrade. Working on modern Macintosh machines is a PITA compared to the older machines, speaking of which, I noticed your Color Classic chilling off to the side. Maybe you and Maccy could do a video on it at some point?
Yes ! Maccy loves the new Color Classic! He got it for Christmas 🎄. We will have to make a video about it soon !
Very nice! I look forward to seeing what you and Maccy come up with for a video. I've been restoring/rebuilding one myself that I picked up a couple months ago in pieces from a e-waste recycle place. It's maiden voyage should be happening before the end of this month. Fingers crossed :-)
How did Maccy feel about their great grandchild's surgery? And being there to give moral support?
Nice work. In the past I did repairs and upgrades on PCs and Macs. I was not a fan of taking on the iMacs. I know how finicky it can be to disassemble it and then get it back together perfectly. I much preferred the older models that used magnets and no adhesive. You did an awesome job!
Great work! I love this channel!
Very interesting! This will be a VERY GOOD series for you as well. A great video!!
Great video!
Glad to see the SoR2 vinyl album in the background 👌
I Did The Same Upgrade To My 27" 2014 iMac The i7 Is A Nice Bump Up From The I5 Great Video Kate I'm Sure That Was Maccy Approved
Blowing out the fan indoors, brave! 😆
This was an interesting video, I like seeing your channel evolve in new ways so keep it up!
Glad you enjoy it!
Fantastic video. I hope to see more of where you work on computers in the future :)
Wow, great upgrade! I installed an SSD on my iMac from 2007 and it was also a scary process at first. I appreciate your care and attention doing this procedure!
Very Cool
BARE KNUCKLE 2!!!
Nice to see one successfully upgraded. The ones my daughter had to deal with at her university surplus/salvage job were usually damaged by the time she saw them.
I used to have a 2010 iMac 27" and I replaced the optical drive with an SSD. It gave it several more years of use. Even that was a hassle due to having to remove the screen in a similar way you did. My install actually messed up the camera a bit but I didn't use it so it didn't matter. In these remote working days it would have been a bigger problem! Nicely done and good info for others.
Great video 👍 that should probably give It several more years of good use!
Awesome Video!!! I've been fixing Macs for years but still cringe thinking about splitting that screen with the double sided tape 😰. You did a great job 👍P.S Nice work on keeping all the screws in order in the back!
Awesome! I like this new labs series, I'm glad the upgrade went smoothly for you and also found it funny how fast Maccy's eyes were moving back and forth during the time-lapse! lol! Hope it makes your video editing more convenient (-:
Maccy is the man! :-)
Great job! I’d love to see a behind the scenes on your video editing and how Maccy is done.
I knew there was something else I needed to order from Amazon. Canned air! Thanks for the reminder!
Good video.
You: "this isn't a step-by-step guide."
Also you: "step 55!!"
This is one of the most diligent upgrades I've ever seen. I had to replace the power button on the model that has the screen held in place by magnets, so I really wouldn't fancy this model. At all. Well worth it for the noticeable performance increase!
Notice how from 2:34, the line on the iMac case makes Maccy looks like he has a grumpy face!
I wish this screen was held on by magnets, the adhesive removal took so long >_
Nice Upgrade. Think I'll have a go myself with mine. What is Gaffer's tape though? 🤣
been thinking of upgrading my 2017 iMac for a while - interesting to see how relatively easy it seems, or maybe it's just you making it look easy :)
Great video, a different format but I certainly enjoyed seeing you work on the mac even if apple really made it as difficult as possible.
cool thanks very much for this video! I currently use the same iMac as my main driver. It's nice to know some upgrades can be done to increase its speed when the time comes! I unfortunately missed out by a month or so in a 2019 model but the need for a new machine was my main priority at the time of purchase.
I was surprised that the cpu could be upgraded to be honest. I will have to look out for compatible chips for mine one day :)
Nice job!
5:06 lol - Nice; I've been using overexposure with light to hide things I didn't want people to see at my bench. :)
On the subject of [Labs] videos: In the (unlikely?) event you're looking for video ideas, I'd love to see a [Labs] or behind-the-scenes video about how Maccy is implemented;.Honestly, I'm baffled - especially when Maccy moved to the Newton. :)
Aside: the other channel that I know of that does such a thing (animated faces on screen) is CityXen (channel), btw! I will ask the same of them!
How Maccy is implemented? Easy! He's a truly magical spirit and can move freely within all the Apple/Mac machines around the Library :-)
@@geekwithsocialskills I want to believe, but I'm a skeptic. ;)
@@geekwithsocialskills Haha! I like it!
@@geekwithsocialskills This is true :) he is a magical spirit that can move to different machines.
@@MacintoshLibrarian Maccy is an awesome companion for your library. Hopefully all this fame won't go to his head and blow a capacitor :-)
Upgrading modern Macs is fun. I bought a 2015 macbook pro with a 128Gb ssd and upgraded it to a 1TB and put a new battery in while I was at it. I surprised myself, it wasn't that hard. iMac would be much more challenging though I imagine...
Great job! Personally, I hate working on iMacs. But this one doesn’t look too bad! 😁
That you have the guts to do this 😅. I have the same iMac which I want to upgrade. I didn’t know about the processor upgrade. So that is on the list as well. Anyway good video and ... you are not a nerd👍
Everyone knows that your thermals will be 5C hotter if you apply thermal paste in the pixelated blur pattern! 😂
Thank you for showing LTT that iMacs aren’t impossible to repair! I guess it’s just too difficult for PC gamer fanbois.
Some guys over the internet are saying the OWCs thermal sensor isn't needed, do you agree?
Well done on this. I’m hoping I never have to open my 2017 iMac, prefer screws and mechanical fasteners over glue any day.
I had no idea that you could swap the cpu out on these models. And it looks relatively painless to do so.
Nice upgrade! There's definitely no harm in being overly paranoid about keeping your screws in order, definitely helps with reassembly. Back in the day I managed to get a free screen and rear shell for my somewhat dented 2005 Powerbook G4 from the Apple service centre by calling them up from my work and "suggesting" that we were certified Apple technicians. Didn't take long to pull it apart, but reassembling it took many hours, since I had to measure each and every screw! And even then I had some left over! Needless to say I won't be doing that again any time soon, so apparently you're a lot braver than me.
Coincidentally, my PC is also an i7-7700K. Definitely still good enough for most tasks, although I only occasionally use mine for gaming these days.
It added more time keeping track of the screws, but it made re-assembly a breeze :) Next time I will use a magnetic project mat that has a dry erase marker surface
@@MacintoshLibrarian Such modern convenience! 😄
actually using too much thermal paste is substantially better than using too little
I know this video is two years old, but I just discovered your channel. Hopefully you’ll see this comment.
I own the identical 2017 27” iMac with the same processor you have. I guess it’s not entirely identical, because I don’t have 64gb of RAM, but otherwise, it’s the same iMac.
I have been building computers since the early 1990s, and have considered upgrading to an NVME drive, upgrading the memory, and upgrading the processor.
Even though I’ve been building PC’s since the early 1990s, the idea of opening up the iMac has been too intimidating to me.
For the record, you are a lot braver than me! 😊
Anyway, I am impressed with your results. At this point in time, it makes more sense for me to get a new Apple silicon based Macthan upgrade the 2017 as a daily driver ; but once I do that this would be a fun project to do on the side.
As an aside, I can’t say how disappointed they no longer make the 27”iMac anymore. Yes I know you can get the Mac Studio and the separate monitor, but that’s way more money than I want to spend.
I know I can cut corners getting a non Apple monitor, but I’d prefer staying in the Apple ecosystem. I do music production, and I need the larger pixel count to see the fine details in a very information packed screen. 4k would pass, but I’d have a much more comfortable experience with more resolution.
Anyway, the 27” iMac is no longer an option. (sigh)
Anyway, thanks for the video. It was motivating! I’ve subscribed to your channel as I am a retro nerd.
I also have a 27 inch iMac so I was very interested in this video. I don't know if I could be brave enough to attempt this!
Over the years I have owned many Macintosh computers. I still have my first. It's a Classic.
But the one I never had was the Color Classic. Would love to see you do a video on it.
Really enjoy your straight forward, low key approach. Looking forward to more videos from you.
Color classic video is in the to do list 😎
@@MacintoshLibrarian Huzzah on doing a Color classic video!
Hermosa 😍
LOL censored the thermal process? Funny. i'm pretty sure you did a good job. :)
Strange, I had to use an adapter for NVMe on my iMac18,3.
i love the song of the end.. what's the name of that song?
Central Park from Last Ninja 2
It's been some time. Is this setup still working for you? I'm thinking of performing the same upgrades. Curious what kind of transfer speeds you're getting from that Sabrent, and what model it is. Thanks for sharing!
Question, when you were using the external nvme drive as a bootable drive, did your iMac lose the year and screen size info in the “About this Mac” section.
I have the same iMac 2017 5K 27-inch and I’m suing an external SSD via Thunderbolt cable, everything works fine, but the section only says iMac.
please, help, is it safe to touch power adapter? or do i need to do something with it like de charge before touching and removing?? Thanks.
also I hope that power MOSFETs will pass enough amount of current to feed i7. Or it should be downvolted. also it powersupply givers enough power to i7?
Stress test not shown
What is that screensaver at 8:59?
When you did the hdd and ssd replacement, did you keep them as 2 separate drives? Or can you create a new ‘fusion’ drive with the OS? And is it possible to swap the video card/processor? I have the entry level 27” 2017 imac here which I want to upgrade. But to remove the lcd panel...
I went ahead and made them two separate drives. One being my main OS (Sata SSD) and the NVME is where I keep my video files for quick editing :) if you want to get into the 2017 - be very careful!. I read this as a initial starting guide forums.macrumors.com/threads/imac-retina-5k-27-inch-2017-cpu-and-nvme-ssd-upgrade-pitfalls-and-tips.2177812/
What temperature did the cpu and gpu reach?
Have you offered a service doing this to other iMacs?
Your cpu cooling paste is too grainy ! jk ;) great job on the upgrade!
Pre-editing out the thermal paste application as you "didn't want the comments". LOL, I get it! 🤣 Some nerds, esp. male ones, are awful about that sort of thing. (I try to be nice, but I don't want to do the "not all men" thing, so...)
I have the 3.8GhZ i5 version of this 2017 27” Imac and wanted to know, would it be worth an upgrade to the i7-7700k 4.2gHz in regards to speed? I have read mixed comments and some say to just do a RAM upgrade (currently at 12gbs) and add NVME and SSD drive and that would make it perfectly powerful for editing and heavy photo editing. What are you thoughts?
Hello, can the cpu be upgraded in the 21.5 inch 2017 model? I5 7360u dual core. Emc no- 3068
OMG Why MX-4? Why not to use SYY-154 or Thermalgrizzly Cryonaut?
The OWC sensor is actually completely unnecessary. Without it, the fans will still run completely normal (personal experience)
I had read that too! I already had the OWC sensor from when I thought i was going to do this like two years ago >_< so I went ahead and put it in too.
PLEASE HELP! Will going through the tedious process of installing the nvme internally vs using it externally via thunderbolt make a substantial difference? I’m definitely going to be going the nvme route for my Mac, for music and video production/editing. But I’m weary about going through all the work to disassemble my 2017 iMac. I already have an i7 7700k processor in it and 64gb RAM. But currently only has a 500gb SATA SSD. Any input would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏻
Not a notable difference. Especially if you use a thunderbolt nvme enclosure. Those are fast enough for a main drive
That’s exactly what I was planning on doing. Booting off an external 8TB nvme via Thunderbolt 3 USB-C, velcro’d to the back of the computer lol and am also gonna install an internal Samsung QVO 870 8TB SSD SATA for storage. But the regular 2.5 SATA is a much easier install vs the nvme. Thanks so much for getting back to me btw. Also I love your “meh” at second 2 of this video 😂
Great video! How is the i7-7700k holding up? Do the fans come on full blast? I bought a 7700k for my 2017 21.5”, but I have read some people talking about throttling. Just want to make sure before I take it apart to throw the new processor in. :)
There is thermal throttling , but it’s still a lot faster than the i5 that was there before. I love it :)
@@MacintoshLibrarian well… full steam ahead, I guess! Thanks for your video, it was awesome!
The 21.5inch is not build the same as the 27-inch 5K, the PSU on your is rated at 185w it doesn’t support the K line of CPU’s, the 27 inch has a 300w PSU and can handle the K line. Maybe too late, but if you did replaced it you learned the hard way.
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Brave lady. You might want to consider take some anti static precautions if you do more of this. Have you thought about building a HACKINTOSH?
I have thought about a hackintosh. I actually was running one for a while before 2017, but I was getting frustrated with fiddling with it to try and get everything working perfectly. Every update would break something :( but maybe it’s worth trying again
Only problem is with the move to M1 Macs Hackintoshes are probably running on borrowed time. Kinda sucks. Hackintoshing is fun, and I kinda miss mine, but the only thing I didn't like was trying to get FCPX acceleration working. Never did get it running, even with some high authorities trying to help.
64mb LOL
I am so used to thinking about old machines that I was off by a factor of 1000