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06-06-2008, 03:34 AM #1
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how can i know i'm buying the right memory kit?hi there.
i just got a Mac Pro Quad-Core Intel Xeon dual 2.8 GHz with 2GB of memory.
i found an 8GB ( 2 x 4GB ) DDR2 PC2-5300 ECC Fully Buffered Memory Kit for
Apple Mac Pro Quad & 8-Core online for about $700
i've also found DDR2 PC2-6400 for about $50 more.
how can i be sure i'm buying the right memory for my computer.
they seem to be very model-specific.
do these prices sound reasonable?
i'd rather buy the 4GB chips to have more room to expand in the future.
i appreciate your help.
kiz
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06-06-2008, 04:02 AM #2
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The System Profiler utility will tell you whats already inside your mac so at least you can compare the memory types.
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06-06-2008, 04:05 AM #3
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The Crucial Website has a system profiler that will guarantee to find compatible ram
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06-06-2008, 08:32 AM #4
You need the PC6400 RAM. The PC5300 is for the older Mac Pros. Try macsales.com. I suspect their prices are much more reasonable and they clearly state which speed is for which model.
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06-06-2008, 10:07 AM #5
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Per mrplow, the Crucial Web Site has a "Memory Advisor" that will lead you to the right memory. In this case, you want the Mac Pro, Xeon 5400 4 core type, which leads you to this page. From this you can see that what you want is DDR2-6400.
I have the same generation of Mac Pro and bought memory upgrades from Crucial. They work great, so I can confirm that this is the right memory for the machine.My Macs: iMac 27" 3.4 GHz, Mac Pro 3.2 GHz, PowerMac G5 Quad 2.5 GHz, G4 Cube with 1.2 GHz Upgrade
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06-07-2008, 07:37 PM #6
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many thanks.
it was $50 cheaper at macsales.com so it's on its way now.
bought 500GB drive to boot.
can't wait.
thanks.
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