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Mac Pro (Early 2009) Processor Upgrade - Single Quad Core

Oh, also.. as far as heatsink paste is concerned,

Before I did my upgrade, I noticed in my drawer I had the APPLE heatsink paste and pads kit that I paid like 20 dollars for sometime ago.. I used the thermal paste in the syringe with that.. so, no arctic silver.



AZREOSpecialist said:
This speed difference, if it even exists, is 2-3% and negligible at best.
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Are you sure this will also work in the

2009 mac pro quad-core single(heatsink screws removal)? Although, I did my upgrade awhile ago, its good to get a much better hex screwdriver. the one I had was a 3mm and has an L-shape handle on it.. kind of flimsy too.


nanofrog said:
Definitely high, as I can get an entire set like that for $54 from Sears (9 inch, resin handle by Eklind). The seller even wants another $5.50 for S/H. :rolleyes: At that point, I'd just get the set.

Here's a less expensive alternative (9 inch handle) for a whopping $1.95 + S/H if someone can't find something like it locally. :D
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I really want to do this but I need a way of getting this into the UK cheaply.

$600 is £460 with taxes or £390 without which would be a bargain!
 
Concorde Rules said:
The only option is Hong Kong and thats £500.

If the seller doesn't post to the UK, it doesn't come up in my search results! :(

Velocity Micro in Canada do it for that price :(
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Just have to keep searching for a deal really. Might want to consider a W3565 or i7 960 which are 3.2GHz and in the price range you want.
 
Umbongo said:
Just have to keep searching for a deal really. Might want to consider a W3565 or i7 960 which are 3.2GHz and in the price range you want.
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Just to add that AFAIK when adding non Xeon CPU, you must use non-ECC RAM so I would stick with Xeon unless he already has non-ECC RAM in his Mac Pro
 
Roman23 said:
is NOT in England or Canada.. They are underneath me in Virginia.. as I reside in Maryland, USA.

here is the website: www.velocitymicro.com - the person you will need to speak with is Matt Gloskey - tell him that I sent you.
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I assume he will know you by your username of Roman23? :p

Edit: Emailed Sales asking for him, see what happens! Cheers
 
No

He will NOT know me by Roman23.. but he will know me by my ebay name: nadav0033.

Just mention my name and you might get a discount as I have told him I will try to refer people from macrumors.com to purchase the processors.


Concorde Rules said:
Found a W3570 for £335 :eek:

Although if im going to do this, a W3580 would be the way forward :confused:
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Concorde Rules said:
I assume he will know you by your username of Roman23? :p

Edit: Emailed Sales asking for him, see what happens! Cheers
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Roman23 said:
He will NOT know me by Roman23.. but he will know me by my ebay name: nadav0033.

Just mention my name and you might get a discount as I have told him I will try to refer people from macrumors.com to purchase the processors.
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Oh well i've sent the email before you posted so nevermind :p

I sent an email to 'sales' asking to be put in touch with that person, I'm assuming that was the correct course of action! :p
 
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