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Q: Upgrading mid 2012 i5 processor to i7 ???

HI , I have a Mac Pro  Mid2012 i5 processor. Can i upgrade it to i7 ? If so where is the best place to get it.

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Mac Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.1)

Posted on Jul 4, 2016 10:09 PM

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  • by theratter,

    theratter theratter Jul 4, 2016 10:31 PM in response to naga0505
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    Jul 4, 2016 10:31 PM in response to naga0505

    The Mac Pro you are referring to uses Intel Xeon processors, not i5 or i7 processors. The processors can be upgraded as long as you use ones that use the same socket profile. These forums aren't intended to help with such a project, but you will find more information searching Google. Actual components can be found on eBay or Amazon.

  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Jul 5, 2016 12:35 AM in response to theratter
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    Jul 5, 2016 12:35 AM in response to theratter

    You said "as long as you use ones that use the same socket profile".

    That is not true. The Xeon and i7 use the same socket but an i7 will not function in a Mac Pro since the EFI firmware will not properly recognize an i7.

    theratter wrote:

     

    The Mac Pro you are referring to uses Intel Xeon processors, not i5 or i7 processors. The processors can be upgraded as long as you use ones that use the same socket profile. These forums aren't intended to help with such a project, but you will find more information searching Google. Actual components can be found on eBay or Amazon.