I've upgraded MP4,1s but now want to do same for MP5,1

[bxs]

I've upgraded at least 3 MP4,1 to have 12 cores. I now need to upgrade one or two MP5,1s to 12 cores with highest GHz processors. Do the 5,1's have lidded processor or do they simply latch down without the integrated lids ?

I did a brief search here for MP5,1 upgrades but found nothing. If you know of a thread or two covering MP5,1 processor and RAM upgrades could you please post back links.

Thanks very much.

 

[h9826790]

5,1 use the normal lidded CPU, so the upgrade should be very straight forward.

 

[bxs]

5,1 use the normal lidded CPU, so the upgrade should be very straight forward.

So upgrading the 5,1 is essentially same as for the 4,1 except there's no need to update the firmware for allowing RAM to run at 1333 MHz, right ?

 

[h9826790]

Upgrade the 5,1 should be much much more easier than the 4,1 (assuming using the normal lidded CPU).

And no need to flash, it's already running the 5,1 firmware.

 

[flowrider]

I've upgraded my DP 5,1 twice. First to W5590 then to X5688 CPUs. Far easier then a 4,1 DP machine. See attachments.

Lou

 

[bxs]

I've upgraded my DP 5,1 twice. First to W5590 then to X5688 CPUs. Far easier then a 4,1 DP machine. See attachments.

Lou

So the reason why the stock 5,1 processor(s) is/are easier to upgrade is related to the 5,1 processors having lidded processors as stock whereas the 4,1 stock processors did not have lids, right ? Thus there's no need to adjust the number of turns to screw down the 5,1 heat sink towers. Do I have this correct ?

I also recall having to apply 2mm thermal pad strips onto a row of voltage regulators and messing with the fan controller socket in the processor's heat sink tower. Are these things still necessary ?

 

[flowrider]

Are these things still necessary ?

Absolutely not! All you need is the correct Torx screw driver, alcohol to clean of the old thermal paste and new thermal paste.

Lou

 

[bxs]

Absolutely not! All you need is the correct Torx screw driver, alcohol to clean of the old thermal paste and new thermal paste.

Lou

Thanks flowrider. That clears that issue up.

 

[Macsonic]

Thanks flowrider. That clears that issue up.

Yep Flowrider is right. I've also upgraded 5,1 2010 and 2012 cMac Pros three times for various clients. You do not need to tinker with the heat sensor cable of the heat sink and no need to modify the thermal paste. It's a simple process of replacing the cpus. The 5,1s cMac Pros have clamp locks on the cpus similar to pc machines. The 2009 cMac Pros don't have clamp locks. I count the number of turns for each screw though this is just my personal method. It's up to you if you want to count the turns or not. Enjoy your upgrading. I'll also be upgrading a couple of cMac Pros cpu for another design studio this weekend.

 

[bxs]

OK thanks... I'm thinking of adding the
EVGA GeForce GTX Titan Z Graphics Card (12GB) card. Do others have any advice (-ive or +ive) on this card? It seems to be costing around $1500 at this time.