Mac pro processor changeable?

[Logkid92]

This is a noob question is a processor changeable?

Thanks,

 

[Tallest Skil]

Define changeable.

If you have a single chip model, you can add a second. If you have a dual-chip model, you can add the 3.0GHz chips.

If you want to add 3.2GHz chips, you have to buy them AND buy different heatsinks, as they have a special thermal requirement.

 

[Logkid92]

If i get a single 2.8 ghz quad later on i can add another 2.8ghz? and upgrade everything else?

 

[Tallest Skil]

If i get a single 2.8 ghz quad later on i can add another 2.8ghz? and upgrade everything else?

Yes. Unless you NEED your computer for work NOW, DO NOT buy NOW.

 

[TheStrudel]

What you're suggesting is in no way cost effective...as I understand it, you wouldn't be saving money by doing this, as apple gets these chips far cheaper than we do. That could have changed recently, I guess, but I really doubt the utility of this approach.

 

[m1stake]

What you're suggesting is in no way cost effective...as I understand it, you wouldn't be saving money by doing this, as apple gets these chips far cheaper than we do. That could have changed recently, I guess, but I really doubt the utility of this approach.

Yes, Apple undoubtedly gets better pricing because they buy thousands of chips. Upgrading the Mac Pro is about $800 for the chip plus a $200 heat sink. Not particularly economical.