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<blockquote data-quote="Kash" data-source="post: 382536" data-attributes="member: 23444"><p>You can definitely upgrade a Mac Pro. You can add hard drives, optical drives, video cards, RAM, swap processors, etc. </p><p></p><p>The iMac is harder because of one main reason: design. In order to make a computer that slim, Apple uses notebook components. So instead of a traditional motherboard and processor, you have a logic board where the processor is soldered on, much like a notebook computer. Also having to do with design is trying to get it open to upgrade anything. With the RAM, it's easy, just have a slot in the back. The hard drive is a pain to get to, and everything else is pretty much off-limits since it's all hard-wired. </p><p></p><p>Since Apple knows the iMac is a pain to open, the company has made it so that as soon as you open the sucker, your warranty is void (except for the RAM upgrade). Apple simply doesn't want to deal with customers complaining that their computers won't fit back together after performing a hard drive upgrade. Plus, Apple has been known for building systems that are closed to those who like to tinker with the insides.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kash, post: 382536, member: 23444"] You can definitely upgrade a Mac Pro. You can add hard drives, optical drives, video cards, RAM, swap processors, etc. The iMac is harder because of one main reason: design. In order to make a computer that slim, Apple uses notebook components. So instead of a traditional motherboard and processor, you have a logic board where the processor is soldered on, much like a notebook computer. Also having to do with design is trying to get it open to upgrade anything. With the RAM, it's easy, just have a slot in the back. The hard drive is a pain to get to, and everything else is pretty much off-limits since it's all hard-wired. Since Apple knows the iMac is a pain to open, the company has made it so that as soon as you open the sucker, your warranty is void (except for the RAM upgrade). Apple simply doesn't want to deal with customers complaining that their computers won't fit back together after performing a hard drive upgrade. Plus, Apple has been known for building systems that are closed to those who like to tinker with the insides. [/QUOTE]
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