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3.33 6 core (2x) to 3.43 6 core (2x) 2010 Mac Pro
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You want to buy new cpu's for just a 133mhz increase?
You will not be able to feel any improvement on that setup.
You will not be able to feel any improvement on that setup.
There's really not so much of a difference:
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Xeon-W3690-vs-Intel-Xeon-W3680
I doubt you would even notice that difference in real world operations. Do you already have a pci ssd, maximum ram and a current gpu? These would offer more value for money in terms of upgrades.
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Xeon-W3690-vs-Intel-Xeon-W3680
I doubt you would even notice that difference in real world operations. Do you already have a pci ssd, maximum ram and a current gpu? These would offer more value for money in terms of upgrades.
Yes I have Velo x2 with Samsung 830, 28GB RAM (i want to add more but not right now, it is at 1066 though not 1333 like it should be) and a 780GTX.
Should I just run this system to the ground and let it be?
Makes sense...but 133Mhz x 12 no? Not bad....I can sell the x5680 ...but too lazy to install these new CPUs.
Sounds like a pretty awesome Mac Pro that has some more productive years ahead!
It's super duper fast, almost 30,000 on benchmark multi-core score. The PSU did go out, though, and I replaced it, was pretty painless...I just didn't want to spend any money on it though...I think it's even faster than nMP base or mid level.
I just wish I got the x5690 and maxed it out
But I got a good deal on the x5680 before the x5690s prices dropped.
It's super duper fast, almost 30,000 on benchmark multi-core score. The PSU did go out, though, and I replaced it, was pretty painless...I just didn't want to spend any money on it though...I think it's even faster than nMP base or mid level.
I just wish I got the x5690 and maxed it out
But I got a good deal on the x5680 before the x5690s prices dropped.
FWIW I went with the 5690's mainly because I could get them locally, and couldn't find a local source of 5680's. I do have 1333 ram and am getting 27187 in geekbench3 in 32 bit mode (the free version).
On the stock 4 core 2.4's I was getting 13449.
