Upgrade CPU on iMac 27" 2017

Written By: Arty

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

1 - 2 hours

Introduction

Follow this video tutorial to upgrade your Core i5 to Core i7 processor on your iMac 27-inch Retina 5K 2017.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions.

Member since: 27/10/19

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What are all the CPUs that are compatable with this iMac?

I found this:

"In this case the best you could install would be a 4.2 GHz Core i7 (I7-7700K)"

Where can I get ahold of the right CPU? Do they come new from anyone? Interested in putting one in a 2017 iMac Retina 5K