Replace processer in Mac Pro

[lanceh5]

Would it be feasible to replace the CPU in this MacPro with a 6-core?


Refurbished Mac Pro 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Originally released August 2010
One 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon "Nehalem" processor
3GB (3 x 1GB) of 1066MHz DDR3 ECC memory
1TB Serial ATA 7200 rpm
18x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1GB GDDR5 memory

 

[johnnymg]

Would it be feasible to replace the CPU in this MacPro with a 6-core?


Refurbished Mac Pro 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Originally released August 2010
One 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon "Nehalem" processor
3GB (3 x 1GB) of 1066MHz DDR3 ECC memory
1TB Serial ATA 7200 rpm
18x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1GB GDDR5 memory

Philipma1957 has done the heavy lifting for you:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1122551/

 

[nanofrog]

It's possible (W36xx parts).

Cost wise however, you'll have to see if you can locate either a new one at a great price or a used part.