I spec'd out my desired quad machine on Apple's site, and it came to $3599 with a 2.93ghz processor. The eBay guy gave me a quote for the same specs but with the 3.2ghz, and it was $3999. Assuming for the sake of argument that their own warranty is good, is the jump in processor speed worth the $400, or is it still too expensive?
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I spec'd out my desired quad machine on Apple's site, and it came to $3599 with a 2.93ghz processor. The eBay guy gave me a quote for the same specs but with the 3.2ghz, and it was $3999. Assuming for the sake of argument that their own warranty is good, is the jump in processor speed worth the $400, or is it still too expensive?
The only thing they guarantee is the Intel processor. They do not add any other parts. But if you have any thing else fail and Apple reject the warranty claim due to tempering you are on your own. It may be different on a quad if that job is reversible but your Apple warranty is legally void if you buy from these people. I have accepted that I have no claim on Apple and anybody buying modded Macs should do the same. You are dishonest with yourself or Apple if you think you can claim warranty.
After reading the quote you posted off the item's page, I'd have to go with gugucom on this one, that it covers the processor/s and maybe the gap material. That's it, and expect the users to go through Apple for the remainder of the system.
But Apple's going to deny any warranty work due to the modifications. So it's buyer beware, as the warranty is essentially non existant.
It think the Quads might be doable in terms of "covering up" the mod, but the OEM processor would need to be retained as well to place back into the system if it ever did need warranty work.
From what you've described with the Octads, I don't see how that's possible. The AASP would have to be oblivious not to notice a connector cut loose from the cooler in cases of a logic board replacement. Graphics cards, drives,... it may not. But it's a gamble in those cases, not a guarantee, even if the swapped CPU hadn't anything to do with the failed part.
Processors are user serviceable and do not impact the OS X EULA in any way. The machine is still an Apple branded computer, which satisfies the EULA.
Processor upgrades have always been supported on Apple towers since the very beginning. Apple will sometimes say OS upgrade require a computer with an original processor, but that was usually because the processor upgrade on the PowerPC had funny enablers that Apple couldn't necessarily support. (It was also possible to do stuff like cram a G3 into a Power Mac 7300, which wasn't what Apple was intending when they made the G3 a requirement.)
I have not heard any fuss being made over Intel processor upgrades in the same manner.
I think this is a very interesting thread. Having a Mac Pro with 3 years Apple care and upgrading that thing one day with a faster CPU would be a nice thing without loosing apple care warranty...
I have. And it's sold by Apple not just Apple Branded Right?
Anyway I've read several messages here where Apple replaces the machine in a warrantee claim and the user ends up with a MP less ALL of the upgrades they added themselves. RAM, CPUs, gone and reset to purchase contract specs.
I read that from I think two different members here but I could be wrong - it might have been three.
I've worked in AppleCare shops. While a processor upgrade itself is not covered by a warranty, the ability to upgrade a processor is supported by Apple, and is considered "legal".
In fact, IIRC, the 2008 Mac Pro manual even had details on replacing your processor. I don't think the 09's have the same deal in since they use slightly different CPU's.
If Apple didn't want you replacing the processors, they wouldn't make them user serviceable parts. The key to the EULA is "Apple branded hardware". Changing a processor does not change the branding of the hardware.
Anyway I've read several messages here where Apple replaces the machine in a warrantee claim and the user ends up with a MP less ALL of the upgrades they added themselves. RAM, CPUs, gone and reset to purchase contract specs.
I read that from I think two different members here but I could be wrong - it might have been three.
Again, being a former tech in an AppleCare shop, what do you expect? Apple didn't sell you those upgrades with the machine, they're not going to take care of them for you.
Usual practice is that Apple will remove any aftermarket upgrades you have done, give them back to you, and then give you a new machine. You can put them in your new machine if they work with the new machine.