You can install SSDs as well.Ħ - Single-core performance is weak on these old Xeon CPUs, so heavy plugins might bring the computer down quicker.ħ - I'm typing this on a 2010 upgraded 12-core with Mojave and Logic 10.4.8 and it's great. Thunderbolt hacks, which are out there, are not plug and play at all.Ĥ - You're limited by the PCI 2.0 bandwidth on those machines and ram won't get faster than 1333 Mhz after the CPU upgrade.ĥ - Storage is no problem on those machines, you could have four 6TB internal hard drives if you wanted. So spending 1400 bucks on a dual tray might not be worth it when considering what other options you might have for that money.Ģ - You have to spend another 200 bucks or more on a metal-capable graphics card if you want to install Mojave and get to later Logic versions.ģ - USB 3.0 thru PCIe card is the fastest external connectivity you can get. Hey everyone, im in need of some advice on whether I should upgrade my 2010 mac pro or invest in a new machine.ġ - On a 2010 Mac Pro, the only thing that helps is dual-CPUs.