SO I really want the 8-core but can't afford the extra $$$ at the moment. I am considering "pulling the trigger" on a 2.66Ghz Dual-Core MacPro, but wanted to ask if anyone has successfully upgraded their processors from dual-core to quad-core?
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Upgrade to 8-Core?
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suneohair
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You can do it. Anandtech did it. But kiss your warranty goodbye. Which is why I am reluctant to do it myself when I get one.
3 yrs down the line... maybe. I mean, I can fix most things but I can't fix a motherboard and the power supply isn't really standard. Those are two things I would be concerned with if I didn't have a warranty.
If you can wait, do so. Since there may be updates ina few months. PRice drops on chips are coming as well, so we could see an all eight-core lineup. Although I am beginning to question the likelihood of that.
3 yrs down the line... maybe. I mean, I can fix most things but I can't fix a motherboard and the power supply isn't really standard. Those are two things I would be concerned with if I didn't have a warranty.
If you can wait, do so. Since there may be updates ina few months. PRice drops on chips are coming as well, so we could see an all eight-core lineup. Although I am beginning to question the likelihood of that.
yes, I believe arstechnica had an article back in november about them swapping the stock cpu's with quad cores. it can be done, but may not be cost effective.
Fsb
Thanks for the link!
My next question is, could there be a conflict with the FSB going from dual-core to quad? I'd be a shame to upgrade only to find the mobo isn't letting the cpu run at full speed.
I think I need some specs on the Mac Pro's mobo.....
Thanks for the link!
My next question is, could there be a conflict with the FSB going from dual-core to quad? I'd be a shame to upgrade only to find the mobo isn't letting the cpu run at full speed.
I think I need some specs on the Mac Pro's mobo.....
ReanimationLP
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The bus speed is the same.
Wait until after August/September, when the prices are to be slashed immensely by Intel for the processors.
I bet if you did a good job on swapping the processors, they'd never notice. Just swap 'em back when you take it in for service. 😀