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Can this model Xserve (Late 2006) 2.66 Ghz (Xeon 5160 "Woodcrest" Dual-Core processors) be upgraded to 2.93 Processor Type Core Xeon X5570 x2?
Xserve, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)
For one, Apple have never supported CPU upgrades for the XServes.
Secondly, the X5160 and X5570 use completely different socket models - in other words, they are not physically compatible. On that basis alone I'd say your chances were nil or less. 🙂
PsychTech not sure about that processor but I do know you CAN upgrade the processors in an XSERVE Late 2006. I upgraded mine from dual 2.0 Ghz to dual 3.0 Ghz I got them off ebay for seven bucks each. Here is a link to Apple's instructions for DIY processor upgrade:
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/Xserve_Intel_DIY_Processor.pdf
Good Luck
Upgrade Possibilitites - Xserve Model
