#CPU UPGRADE MAC PRO 2007 INSTALL#

DO NOT try to install the new one that way. When I lifted the The CPU it was stuck to the bottom of the heatsink. Yes I probably should have but I’m careful.

#CPU UPGRADE MAC PRO 2007 DRIVER#

Use the supplied hex driver to remove the heatsinks. You will need to check with them to see what’s available. If you haven’t I would recommend asking some friends that have had experience and let them help but it really is simple.ĭN Computers doesn’t have the all the CPU options in stock. If you ever built a computer before this way is super easy. I do continually restock, and would be glad to do other CPUs if requested. The only reason I might suggest the 3.06 is if you’re worried about the extra heat from the 3.46 (possibly if you have a really high end graphics card or run the computer in a warm/hot area), it also saves a little bit. I asked them what other options are available. If you have this model you are in luck too!ĭN Computers is offering readers of my blog a $10 discount. From what I’ve read my MacPro 4,1 model happens to be a very good candidate for this upgrade. I went for the fastest processors I could get. Here is what I did.ĭN Computers sells a kit for my 2009 MacPro 4,1. If you over tighten you could damage the chip and the board basically destroying the computer and making it really expensive to fix. The stock ones have a cover on them that makes them taller and that causes issues. I found you can buy the processors, but you have to do some extra stuff to make it fit. If you haven’t I would recommend asking some friends that have had experience and let them help, but it really is simple. If you’ve ever built or worked on a computer before that helps and this way is much easier and safer. Using the CPU’s with the cap on requires much more complicated modifications Google it and you will read the stories. Thats a lot of money and not sure if it’s worth it and the other way is way more complicated. If I was going the mail the tray in route to get the12-Core 3.46GHZ Xeon X5690 it would cost $1444.95. OWC has a Turnkey solution but they don’t offer the speed bump that I was looking for.

Cpu upgrade mac pro 2007