Mac Pro 4, 1 flash to 5,1 and upgrade to westmere's. Updated Guide?


hey guys, have decked out mac pro 3,1. think i've reached limit on performance. video editing, , while great. working heavier footage soon.

don't have budget nmp, love mac pro's want keep strictly apple (no hackintosh). thought best bet (to keep easy on pockets, , see increases in speed) mac pro 4,1 5,1 flash, , upgrade westmere. sell current mac pro 3,1 make costs.

couple of questions.

  • 1. if mac pro 4,1 @ single 2.66, flash 4,1 5,1 netkas efi flasher, can upgrade w3690 3.46 hex? - simple, flash , swap? done?

    2. if mac pro 4,1 @ dual 2.66, , same above, simple flashing, , buying 2 w3690's, , dropping them in?

if has guide recent. have found couple, have missing pics, old broken links etc.
 

if go single cpu version yes correct.

if go dual cpu system then

1.) need careful installing cpu/heatsink 4,1 used lidless cpu's need careful installing heatsink. replacement cpu have ihs on if screw down single cpu break cpu if not careful.
2.) w3690 single socket systems only. need 2 x x5690 processors instead.
 


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