“The same XtremeSystems site owner who reported that the Mac mini could be processor upgraded simply by swapping out the socketed Intel processor, now reports that the unreleased Merom 64-bit mobile processor is also similarly compatible,” arn reports for MacRumors.
It is possible to drop in Merom into Mini, one hell of an upgrade path. confirming this is a working combo, just drop the chip in.
“Further details are limited, presumably due to non-disclosure agreements for pre-release hardware. Intel’s Merom processor is a mobile 64-bit processor due in late 2006,” arn reports. “The Merom is said to offer 20% more performance than the current Core Duo at the same battery life… This backward compatible capability has been advertised by Intel.”
More info and links in the full article here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Rainy Day” for the heads up.]
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