are the mac pro processors swapable

[jamesi]

as the title asks, are the processors in the mac pro able to be taken out and changed with a processor i buy off of newegg. this would play a major role in deciding whether or not to get a mac pro. that and funds

 

[AvSRoCkCO1067]

Yup - although don't swap in new processors till your AppleCare warranty expires, because it'll void it.

Oh, and don't expect Apple to support swapping processors...

 

[jamesi]

this is tight, thanks

 

[Nermal]

Yep, they're standard Xeons in what appear to be standard sockets. You need a long screwdriver for the heatsinks, but if you can afford Xeons then you can afford a screwdriver

 

[ricgnzlzcr]

Yep, they're standard Xeons in what appear to be standard sockets. You need a long screwdriver for the heatsinks, but if you can afford Xeons then you can afford a screwdriver

True that. I really wish I had a need for a powermac. I'm also really glad that I don't since not spending as much money is great too! Luckily I'm a laptop guy as siting at a desk bothers me.