The processors are not upgradeable. You could sell your iMac then use the proceeds towards the purchase on the other model. Note that there is not much of a performance difference between quad-core i5s and i7s. Feb 2, AM. Technically, Apple says no, it is not user upgradeable. You will find web sites of people who have done it, but it is far, far from a trivial task to disassemble an iMac to get to the socket, and then re-assemble the whole machine.
If not highly technicaly savvy in tearing down integrated circuit electronics, the chance of you messing it up is pretty high. And I'm not at all sure that the logic board would support the i7 - it might, but you'd need to check that out. Page content loaded. It says the processor is in a socket, implying not soldered. The problems like voiding warranty and risk of breaking lots of other stuff in the process make the answer a "no" for all but the very adventuresome.
Upgrading the memory on this model of iMac is a bit more complicated than a standard Windows based computer. This is because Apple have designed this iMac with the memory soldered to the Main Logic Board inside. However, the upgrade will still be a fraction of the cost of a new iMac. It stores all your pictures, emails, apps and any other data. In general terms, if you have a hard drive in your computer, and you upgrade to a Flash Drive, then you will see a huge performance difference.
Your iMac will start up much faster, apps will load quicker and just generally, your computer will feel a lot more responsive. Have a look at the table below. If your iMac supports two drives, you may be able to upgrade to a new Flash Drive and keep your existing hard drive for extra storage space. You might notice that in many instances we talk about Flash Drives when referring to Apple products. You cannot just plug in any standard type of SSD though. It must be a Flash Drive which is certified for your Apple product.
The full iFixit teardown is available here. Disclaimer: Upgrading some of these components could void the manufacturer's warranty. Any upgrades are done at the discretion of the user and are performed at your own risk. Whether you want iPhone and Mac tips or the latest enterprise-specific Apple news, we've got you covered.
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