Using IBM Branded X5690 CPU Upgrades

[Lou2016]

Hello to all on the forum. I am investigating upgrading my mac pro 2009 to 5690 3.46Ghz processors. I have com across IBM branded Xenon X5690's at a decent price the model number is 81Y6046. I was wondering about their compatibility and suitability. Anyone ever use IBM branded Xenon's with this model number? Thank in advance for your advice and suggestions.

Lou

 

[flowrider]

Looks to me to be the same thing as an Intel Xeon:

http://www.amazon.com/IBM-81Y6046-3-46GHz-6-Core-Processor/dp/B00PYULD8O

Lou

 

[Lou2016]

Yes I was just curious if it maintained the same specs as any other X5690 and consequently if it was ok to use for a mac pro they seem to be taken from a server and they say not for pc use. I've been reading as much as I can and it seems you have to be concerned about the kind of processor you use even if it says x5690. I just haven't seen specifically IBM branded stuff before.

 

[Silencio]

I've purchased some HP-branded X5690s in the past, and installed them in some of our own 2009-2012 Mac Pros without any issues.

 

[Lou2016]

Thanks I think I might grab these!