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# DIY Intel Chip Upgrades for Apple
- URL: https://www.protein.xyz/diy-intel-chip-upgrades-for-apple/
- Published: 2006-03-07T18:59:14.000Z
- Updated: 2016-05-24T15:17:48.000Z
- Description: It just had to happen. Mac owners don't have to wait for the aftermarket to produce custom boards to rev their machines. No sooner…
- Author: Protein
- Tags: Seeds, #protein, #Import 2024-06-11 13:15

It just had to happen. Mac owners don't have to wait for the aftermarket to produce custom boards to [rev their machines.](http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/03/07/apple%5Fmac%5Fmini%5Fduo%5Fhack/?ref=protein.xyz) No sooner had the single core Mac Mini rolled onto the market, than an enterprising hardware hacker has given it a professional upgrade - using standard Intel chips. Xtreme Systems MC 'Fugger' has taken a single core 1.5Ghz Mac Mini and given it a dual core upgrade, with a 2.16Ghz chip. It's not a procedure for the faint hearted, but it's not rocket science either. The Mini's cooling system proved perfectly capable of cooling the dual core chip. Unfortunately, the Mac Minitel's Achilles heel - its lack of a dedicated graphics card - can't be fixed by opening the box, so until PCI Express video cards arrive, and can be shown to work well, Apple has little to fear from souped-up Minis cannibalizing sales of their more expensive systems. It's really news you can use in the future. Right now, with a list price of $637, the Duo costs more than a new Mini itself. But when the chip becomes EOLed in 12 to 18 months time, owners will be able to find an upgrade for $200 plus labour. You can find images and a discussion [here at Xtreme Systems](http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=91459&ref=protein.xyz).