Upgradable?

[IrodHD]

So I have a iMac Mid 2010 27"
I've upgraded the processor from a 3.2ghz i3 to a 2.93 i7.
The graphics card I have is an ATI Radeon HD 5670 512 MB
Is it possible to upgrade it further than a 5770 1gb?
All help would be appreciated, thanks.

 

[RadDave]

Hi IrodHD - welcome to the forum! Looking on EveryMac, your computer appears to be the one shown below - click on the link and scroll down to the areas of interest for upgrading - links are provided there; OWC is a website for Apple products/upgrades often recommended in this forum - check the link for contact information. Dave

P.S. just curious - assume that you've upgraded the RAM and possibly the HD? But, my main interest is whether a 6 y/o computer is worth upgrading vs. planning for a newer model?
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[harryb2448]

ifixit advise the gain is only minor unless youa re a gamer. Here is a how to do it:-


https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iMac+Intel+27-Inch+EMC+2309+or+2374+Graphics+Card+Replacement/9553

Your upgraded iMac comes in with a GeekBench score of 7292. Compare this with a say 2014 4GHz i7 27" iMac which comes in at 15,465. Spending the money is always your decision but I think I woul put the cash towards a 2014 model and selling the 2010 model on eBay or Craigslist etc.

Also 2014 models come with other advantages such as either a fusion hard drive or flash storage, USB 3 and the option of two graphics cards with either 2GB (M290X) or 4GB (M295X) GDDR5 memory.