Fastest processor to replace dual x5550 bios v01.17

[ptmo]

evrything is working fine .I use this z600 for audio recording only

1st      wondering what is the best processor upgrade and is it worth it

2nd    currently running  12 meg ram  is it better to upgrade the ram instead

processors seem to be pretty cheap right now

any help is greatly appreciated

[Anisio · Accepted solution]

Change CPU is the best to do.

Supported List

Intel® Xeon® Processor X5675 6C 3.06 GHz, 95W, 12M cache, 6.40GT/s QPI, DDR3 1333MHz, HT, Turbo

Intel® Xeon® Processor X5672 4C 3.20 GHz, 95W, 12M cache, 6.40GT/s QPI, DDR3 1333MHz, HT, Turbo

Intel® Xeon® Processor X5660 6C 2.80 GHz, 95W, 12M cache, 6.40GT/s QPI, DDR3 1333MHz, HT, Turbo

Intel® Xeon® Processor X5650 6C 2.66 GHz, 95W, 12M cache, 6.40GT/s QPI, DDR3 1333MHz, HT, Turbo

Intel® Xeon® Processor E5649 6C 2.53 GHz, 80W, 12M cache, 5.86GT/s QPI, DDR3 1333MHz, HT, Turbo

Intel® Xeon® Processor X5647 4C 2.93 GHz, 130W, 12M cache, 5.86GT/s QPI, DDR3 1066MHz, HT, Turbo

Intel® Xeon® Processor E5645 6C 2.40 GHz, 80W, 12M cache, 5.86GT/s QPI, DDR3 1333MHz, HT, Turbo

Intel® Xeon® Processor E5640 4C 2.66 GHz, 80W, 12M cache, 5.86GT/s QPI, DDR3 1066MHz, HT, Turbo

Intel® Xeon® Processor E5620 4C 2.40 GHz, 80W, 12M cache, 5.86GT/s QPI, DDR3 1066MHz, HT, Turbo

Intel® Xeon® Processor E5607 4C 2.26 GHz, 80W, 8M cache, 4.80GT/s QPI, DDR3 1066MHz

Intel® Xeon® Processor E5606 4C 2.13 GHz, 80W, 8M cache, 4.80GT/s QPI, DDR3 1066MHz

[ptmo]

thank you Anisio

[Anisio]

ok, remember to mark my answer as solved your problem

[ptmo]

I just installed a matched pair of x5672 into my Z600 to replace the existing x5550's .As soon as I connected the plug the computer power came on without turning the switch on .the fans came on at much higher speed than before and the computer will not turn on .the power light comes on when I push the power button but only stays on for a few seconds

I was told the X5672's were compatible .

Thoughts

Thanks