cMP swap single processor tray for dual

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  1. jaxrox1, May 21, 2016

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    I've got a mate who's got an old unused 4,1 with a dual processor tray that has 2x 6-core 3.33GHz X5680s on it.

    My 4,1 is the single processor version. Is it possible to use his tray in my computer? Will it cause problems or issues, or just run relatively okay? I assume I'll need to flash the firmware?

    Thanks
     
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  2. pastrychef, May 21, 2016

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    Flash your Mac Pro to 5,1 and swap processor trays and it should work fine. Or you can just swap machines with your friend...
     
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  3. DPUser, May 21, 2016

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    That would be a good trade.
     
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  4. h9826790, May 21, 2016

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    I always look for this kind of swap, but all my friends still using their dual processor Mac Pro, no chance yet :oops:
     
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