Mac pro 2.66 dual 2006 1,1 CPU uppgrade

Im thinking of upgrading my Mac Pro 1.1 early 2006 2.66 Dual
And I want to upgrade to 2.66 Quad ,
Is this the correct CPU ?
http://www.starmicroinc.net/cgi/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=IX5355
Kind Regards all
Biggz

Im offcource getting a pair.. Im just asking if U guys know if this is the correct CPU (link)
regards
B

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