#Mac pro 3.0 ghz 8 core install#
I had the install video on my iPad, and I don’t think I would have made it through without running the video alongside the installation.Īs other reviewers have observed, your computer will probably not be as clean on the interior as the one in the installation video. The small T5 screws, in particular, are hard to handle.
Another space prep hint, for those of you who drop screws, clearing space on the floor for that is a sensible precaution. First mistake was not having the IT guys do the installation for me, as my skills were tested doing it.įor starters, since installation involves significant disassembly of the computer, you need a fair amount of room to set down the pieces. This review will be about the process of installing it, and how you can avoid the mistakes I made. Rating: 5/5 Installation Hints for Processor AugI had purchasing buy this processor upgrade for my work computer and eventually got it installed correctly.
#Mac pro 3.0 ghz 8 core for mac#
I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from OWC 12-Core 2.7GHz Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 Processor Upgrade Kit for Mac Pro (Late 2013). I really enjoyed the whole process and feel this upgrade will last me a few more years of use for the ol' trash can. I also used a single lightweight glove on my hand to get better torque while removing screws as the small screwdrivers we're hard to hold in my aging hand.Įverything went back together smoothly and the machine booted on the first try. As others have noted it probably pays to use the best thermal paste you can buy and I used the Thermal Grizzly Kryonaught. I also cleaned out all the dust from the computer using canned air and a 1" dry paint brush. It took me two hours as I went very slowly and encountered a problem removing one of the screws holding the processor bracket to the processor board, this required some gentle work with some pliers. I also used a small plastic tray with storage areas labeled for each step and the screws associated with that step including size and count of screws. I prepared for the upgrade by watching the OWC video several times and some of the YouTube versions of the same.
As I've come to expect over the last 30 years, OWC's ordering and delivery process was flawless. My thought was to try and squeeze a few more years out of my Mac Pro. Rating: 5/5 Worth the investment OctoI had been considering upgrading from the 4 core processor to the 12 core for some time. Verified Buyer Reviewer: ColorfulToucan-12146