First you're a trailblazer! I don't know of anyone trying swapping around any of the 'Thin Series' logic boards. As I don't know what system you are starting with I'll keep my comments generic.
So if we just focus on is that even possible you would need to review the [https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/index-imac.html|EveryMac iMac listing] to see what features are different as often thats a clue if the connection will be different. The next thing I would look at is to see if the case was unique looking at the parts houses. Lastly carefully reviewing the IFIXIT teardown and guides to see if anything is different! You may need to look at other sources as well. This could end up being a project on its self.
As for going with a 6700K the Late 2015 model supports it (first model to offer it) [https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-i7-4.0-27-inch-aluminum-retina-5k-late-2015-specs.html|iMac 27" 4.0 GHz i7 (5K, Late 2015)]. The Late 2014 or Mid 2015 won't as the systems firmware is too old. Going with a Xeon would be more iffy.
If you've never opened a 'Thin Series' iMac its a bit of work! As the screen is glued on and if you don't use the correct tools and techniques you can damage it which would be an expensive Opps! So think hard if you want to chance that. review the steps on taking the display off and get the correct tools don't forget to review steps to take the logic board out as well.
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Maybe it would be smarter getting a newer system and selling your old one. As you talked about Xenon maybe you'll want to wait till the iMac Pro arrives in a few months and buy it if you need more horsepower!
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Maybe it would be smarter getting a newer system and selling your old one.
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As you talked about Xenon maybe you'll want to wait till the iMac Pro arrives in a few months and buy it if you need more horsepower!
First you're a trailblazer! I don't know of anyone trying swapping around any of the 'Thin Series' logic boards.
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First you're a trailblazer! I don't know of anyone trying swapping around any of the 'Thin Series' logic boards. As I don't know what system you are starting with I'll keep my comments generic.
So if we just focus on is that even possible you would need to review the [https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/index-imac.html|EveryMac iMac listing] to see what features are different as often thats a clue if the connection will be different. The next thing I would look at is to see if the case was unique looking at the parts houses. Lastly carefully reviewing the IFIXIT teardown and guides to see if anything is different! You may need to look at other sources as well. This could end up being a project on its self.
As for going with a 6700K the Late 2015 model supports it (first model to offer it) [https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-i7-4.0-27-inch-aluminum-retina-5k-late-2015-specs.html|iMac 27" 4.0 GHz i7 (5K, Late 2015)]. The Late 2014 or Mid 2015 won't as the systems firmware is too old. Going with a Xeon would be more iffy.
If you've never opened a 'Thin Series' iMac its a bit of work! As the screen is glued on and if you don't use the correct tools and techniques you can damage it which would be an expensive Opps! So think hard if you want to chance that. review the steps on taking the display off and get the correct tools don't forget to review steps to take the logic board out as well.
Maybe it would be smarter getting a newer system and selling your old one. As you talked about Xenon maybe you'll want to wait till the iMac Pro arrives in a few months and buy it if you need more horsepower!
First you're a trailblazer! I don't know of anyone trying swapping around any of the 'Thin Series' logic boards.
So if we just focus on is that even possible you would need to review the [https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/index-imac.html|EveryMac iMac listing] to see what features are different as often thats a clue if the connection will be different. The next thing I would look at is to see if the case was unique looking at the parts houses. Lastly carefully reviewing the IFIXIT teardown and guides to see if anything is different! You may need to look at other sources as well. This could end up being a project on its self.
As for going with a 6700K the Late 2015 model supports it (first model to offer it) [https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-i7-4.0-27-inch-aluminum-retina-5k-late-2015-specs.html|iMac 27" 4.0 GHz i7 (5K, Late 2015)]. The Late 2014 or Mid 2015 won't as the systems firmware is too old. Going with a Xeon would be more iffy.
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If you've never opened a 'Thin Series' iMac its a bit of work! As the screen is glued on and if you don't use the correct tools and techniques you can damage it which would be an expensive Opps! So think hard if you want to chance that.
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If you've never opened a 'Thin Series' iMac its a bit of work! As the screen is glued on and if you don't use the correct tools and techniques you can damage it which would be an expensive Opps! So think hard if you want to chance that. review the steps on taking the display off and get the correct tools don't forget to review steps to take the logic board out as well.
Maybe it would be smarter getting a newer system and selling your old one. As you talked about Xenon maybe you'll want to wait till the iMac Pro arrives in a few months and buy it if you need more horsepower!
First you're a trailblazer! I don't know of anyone trying swapping around any of the 'Thin Series' logic boards.
So if we just focus on is that even possible you would need to review the [https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/index-imac.html|EveryMac iMac listing] to see what features are different as often thats a clue if the connection will be different. The next thing I would look at is to see if the case was unique looking at the parts houses. Lastly carefully reviewing the IFIXIT teardown and guides to see if anything is different! You may need to look at other sources as well. This could end up being a project on its self.
As for going with a 6700K the Late 2015 model supports it (first model to offer it) [https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-i7-4.0-27-inch-aluminum-retina-5k-late-2015-specs.html|iMac 27" 4.0 GHz i7 (5K, Late 2015)]. The Late 2014 or Mid 2015 won't as the systems firmware is too old. Going with a Xeon would be more iffy.
If you've never opened a 'Thin Series' iMac its a bit of work! As the screen is glued on and if you don't use the correct tools and techniques you can damage it which would be an expensive Opps! So think hard if you want to chance that.
Maybe it would be smarter getting a newer system and selling your old one. As you talked about Xenon maybe you'll want to wait till the iMac Pro arrives in a few months and buy it if you need more horsepower!