Dear all,
I'm considering upgrading my CPUs in my Mac Pro dual 2.66 8 core mac to something like a dual 2.93 with the faster RAM.
I want to buy these http://www.cpu-world.com/sspec/SL/SLBV7.html but the vendor says they're only for servers. Are they wrong?
They look correct in every way to me. Correct socket type etc Can someone confirm this for me?
Many thanks,
Damon
Mac Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3), Dual 2.66 (8 Core)
I would trust the vendor. They most likely know what they are talking about.
The simplest upgrade far simpler then upgrading the CPU is to install an SSD.
I did that in my Mac Pro and I can't believe the difference it made in mine.
Hi. Thanks for your reply. I've already put an 512 SSD in but want something faster still as since I've put Yosemite on my computer seems little slower.
This is the ebay ad. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331577954311?euid=7e39746408c04a14a6e4f895fe138bed&cp= 1
I think they'd work fine but the ad says not for pcs.
So why don't you believe them. I mean a comment like that is turning away business so they really must have a reason for saying it, such as maybe it is true.
I have to say that everything you could ever want to know about upgrades to a 2009 is in here:
http://forums.macrumors.com/forums/mac-pro.1/
Firmware, processors, "de-lidding" and of course how to get the best and faster PCIe-SSD blade there are today.
I point you there because there is a lot it. In one sense it is simple, but worth the reading and reviewing what others before have done and learned. So there is 6 years of experience to absorb. Prices are better. And MacRumors you will find single huge threads on single topic, like cpu upgrades, upgrading a 2009, what processors, and even GPU choices today.
Servers only
NOT for home PCs..
The Mac Pro with Xeon Processor and ECC memory IS a Server-class machine, contrasted to a computer like an iMac with an i5 or i7 processor, which can not use the Xeon Processors or ECC Memory.
Socket 1366
Step Code – SLBV7
I have no idea if that is the right socket or not, right stepping or not.
The 2009 Mac Pro (and some other models) have a LGA 1366 CPU socket.
Stepping is the specific version of the CPU chip. For dual processors you want the same stepping on each processor
This
http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/feedback/2009MacPro12CoreCPUupgrade.html
says a 5670 processor will work in a 2009 Mac Pro. I think yo have to update the EFI firmware tothe firmware for 20019 Mac Pro, I know you do for processors with more than 4 cores
Thank you everyone for your responses.
I ended up getting 2 slightly higher spec CPUs. The 3.06 Xeon's. Which have gone in and worked. Although I've got a fan problem and one bank of memory not being seen.
Also, I definitely think the others CPUs I mentioned would have worked.
Anyway, thanks again.
Best Damon
Mac Pro Early 2009 CPU upgrade
