Mac Pro CPU and GPU upgrades

Hello, I am looking to buy a Mac Pro 2008 and had a few questions. 1. I found I can pass of say a 2 X 2.80 GHz 2 x 3.0 GHz CPU, but I looked up a few processors (from my MacBook Air i5 2013) and one very well like i5 Core 6600 k in guides and found compared to my only MacBook, it is barely faster , but compared to the 6600 k, is pretty lame. So I would like to know if I can put a more modern, faster CPU in the Mac Pro. 2. I saw you pass GPU also through multiple models of Mac Pro, but a similar question, wondering if I can swap in a GPU more modern. I'd be by accepting a list of compatible CPU / GPU if it works.

Thank you!

-Micah

See:

http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/2008_MacPro_Dual_X5482s.htm

ORS.html http://www.everymac.com/Systems/Apple/Mac_pro/FAQ/Mac-Pro-How-to-upgrade-process

http://forums.MacRumors.com/threads/early-2008-Mac-Pro-processor-upgrade.1586171 /.

However, your options are limited since the latest processors will not functionally work in a 2008 although they will be inserted into the socket

-For graphics, updated map see:

https://discussions.Apple.com/docs/doc-6592

I would not get a Mac pro prior to version 2009. They use the FB-DIMM memory that run hot and often fail. Get an MP 2009 or later

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