Question about processors in new Mac Pro

[mstrswrd06]

So the new Mac Pro offers dual quadcore Xeons, which is awesome. I just ordered my Mac Pro and only opted to get the single quadcore. Does anybody know if I can upgrade to dual quadcores later or am I stuck with my decision?

In other words, does the motherboard have two sockets on it with one empty or are they just trying to get rid of old merchandise?

 

[johny5]

Yes the board does have 2 sockets the same but no one is sure yet if the second cpu will be available as an upgrade at a later date.

Chances are it will be.

 

[robbieduncan]

Chances are it will be.

Chances are it won't be, at least no from Apple.

 

[AppleNewton]

Yes the board does have 2 sockets the same but no one is sure yet if the second cpu will be available as an upgrade at a later date.

Chances are it will be.

any photographic proof of the single quadcore logicboard?

its kind of hearsay with the single quad having two cpu spots some say yes some say no.

 

[greenmeanie]

I talked to a lady from Apple she said I could upgrade later.
But we know Apple has lied before so who knows?

So the new Mac Pro offers dual quadcore Xeons, which is awesome. I just ordered my Mac Pro and only opted to get the single quadcore. Does anybody know if I can upgrade to dual quadcores later or am I stuck with my decision?

In other words, does the motherboard have two sockets on it with one empty or are they just trying to get rid of old merchandise?

 

[rockinrocker]

the pictures we've seen posted here show that there is a second hole, but nobody seems to know whether there's a socket on there or just a hole.

the other issue is the heat sink, i've heard people suggest that you could probably get a hold of the correct one if you know a certified repairman that'll hook you up.