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What washers to use?

Hi, I want to upgrade to a Xeon x5670,
I was told I need a spacer (2-3 mm maybe)
I can't find the washers.

Thanks! :-)

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Hi @beanman56

Here’s a US link for some 2.5mm washers

https://www.ebay.com/itm/112485217622?_u...

UK link

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383536842495?...

I don’t know where you are in the world but these are the 2 most common place I know of

If you live out side of these place let me know and il find you some one from a different place

Hopefully this helps

Thanks:-)

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@hellomacos - Now i will upgrade to the Xeon x5670,

Thanks, Also do think this listing is good? https://www.ebay.com/itm/275378766660?ha...

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@beanman56

Seems good

Did you consider the X5675?

They are also quite good on performance

I have them in my Mac Pro

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@hellomacos - I thought the X5670 is about the same as the x5675,

Is this listing legit?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/354183915016?ha...

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@beanman56

Seems to be legit

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@beanman56

It’s really up to you if you want to save some money as the only real difference is the clockspeed

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