mac pro 2nd CPU

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  1. AjeeB, Mar 19, 2012

    AjeeB macrumors member

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    I have mac pro 2008 3,1 ... and one CPU 2.8 I would like to buy another cpu
    so need hints to buy heat-sink also ... what I need to get upgraded with no hardware problems or heat issues !
    same CPU number, heat-sink and should be ok ?

    BR
     
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  2. CaptainChunk, Mar 23, 2012
    Last edited: Mar 23, 2012

    CaptainChunk macrumors 68020

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    You need to find an E5462 with the SLANT (C0 stepping) code. The SLBBN (E0) will not work. Luckily, a lot of these are floating around on eBay for really cheap as server pulls. I found this one for $104.00.

    The next thing you'll need is the heatsink, which is Apple Part #076-1303. These are not cheap (almost $200) and I personally wouldn't buy one used (not a huge price difference anyway). Here's one that comes as kit with the thermal grease and everything.

    You'll also need a 3mm hex driver with a pretty long shaft to tighten the screws in the heatsink (which are buried in the fins). One like this would well.
     
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