2009-2012 mac Pro

Hi all

I'm ready to buy a Mac Pro opportunity and after reading some and asking around it seems that the core Westmere 5.1 2012 6 is a very good model. However, I saw a 2009 model which has been upgraded to be a 5.1. Is there a difference between a true 5.1 of 2012 and a 2009 upgrade? There the performance/reliability issues with those upgraded?

Thank you

Dave

Apple announced for the Mac Pros, Sierra need a 2010 or later Mac Pro.

We know not if updated the firmware on a 2009 a 2010 will allow the 2009 run Sierra. So, I'd get a 2010-2012.

There is really no significate difference between these models

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