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10-20-2008, 09:59 PM
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Mac Pro quad to 8 core conversion???
I have a year old Mac Pro with 2xdual core 2.66 cpu's running Tiger. Just wondering if its possible to upgrade with a pair of quad cpu's from intel?
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10-20-2008, 10:45 PM
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Re: Mac Pro quad to 8 core conversion???
I beleive the answer is yes
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10-21-2008, 06:34 AM
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Re: Mac Pro quad to 8 core conversion???
no you can't. each mac pro is almost different and the Logic Boards aren't like PCs to where you can just upgrade and drop in cpus.
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10-21-2008, 08:05 AM
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Re: Mac Pro quad to 8 core conversion???
No you can't just change the CPU:s, sorry.
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