Mac Pro 4 core 2.8 Dubble Socket?

[tysontabs]

Hello all, I'd like to know if the four-core mac pro motherboard has room for a second processor socket or, is that board equipped with only the single CPU socket?

I would like to keep my options open for future expansion.

Do any of you know?

Tabs

 

[mojopixel]

I'm in the middle of finding this out too; apparently the MP has a free socket if you only go for just the one processor so in theory you should be able to upgrade to dual processor in the future.

 

[tysontabs]

That's great!

Yet another area for expansion.

Tabs

 

[codemancmc]

That's great!

Yet another area for expansion.

Tabs

Yeah, this has been in a million forums, but yes, the 4-Core version of the new Mac Pro (Harpertown) does have the 2nd socket, but an Apple-like heat sink would be required which is hard to come by.

Upgrading is possible though, if this helps in your purchase decision.

 

[tysontabs]

Can you buy the heat sink from apple? I may want to upgrade or install a second CPU in the future.

P.S. Sorry, I could not find a similar posting on this issue

Tabs

 

[codemancmc]

Can you buy the heat sink from apple? I may want to upgrade or install a second CPU in the future.

P.S. Sorry, I could not find a similar posting on this issue

Tabs

No, I don't think Apple will sell you the part unless you happen to be best friends with a Genius. I'd look for a third-party website or Ebay to sell them.

I believe they are the same heat sinks that appeared on the previous Mac Pro iterations, so there might be upgrade kits or spare parts for sale somewhere.

Sorry I can't be more help.

 

[ray_uk]

There will be a market for it so the parts will undoubtably become available sooner or later.