Pro :: 2008 2.8Ghz Mac - Possible To Upgrade Processors?
Aug 19, 2010QUick tech question
2008 2.8Ghz quad Mac Pro (8 core) - is it possible to upgrade processors? If so what is the highest that is possible?
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