This may be a pretty dumb question, but I have a 2006 MacPro 1.1 2 x 2 GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon and am upgrading to the new 3.2GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon. I have 12 GB 667 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM in my old machine. Is it possible to run the new MacPro with that RAM? I know it comes with DDR3 ECC SDRAM in it, but was wanting to save a little cash if possible.
I'm guessing it's most likely not, but I thought I would come here and ask.
Many Thanks,
PM
No they re not compatable
Allan
No they re not compatable
Allan
Thanks much Allan, didn't think so.
You are welcome. Glad I could help. Thanks for the star.
Allan
The specs for any model, the DIY pdf to upgrade, the one single Apple article "How to install and upgrade memory"
Yours uses DDR2 FBDIMMs while all the 2009+ use DDR3 and are physically different and configured differently.
Start @ http://www.apple.com/support/macpro or sites like OWC, Crucail and others or Google for "Mac Pro 2010 Memory"
Thanks Hatter,
I have yet to upgrade to the new machine, so I have not actually seen the layout and configuration for the memory modules. Although I do see that there are only 4 slots instead of 8, which is kind of a bummer!
Thanks for the info.
-PM
But you can use 16GB DIMMs....
And a quick check of sites that sell memory can help.
a) when you check the prices of new modules, compared to the prices of old modules, it will make you smile.
b)
there are only 4 slots instead of 8, which is kind of a bummer!
That is hardly a bummer when you can install up to 48GB (with some limitations), and you don't have to mortgage your house to do it.
As The hatter suggests, here are some Mac-Centric vendors with good support:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Mac-Pro-Memory#1333-memory
Thanks Hatter and Grant,
It has been a few years since I purchased RAM, and yes you are right seeing the prices now does make me smile! Can't believe how inexpensive it has become.
Thanks again this really helps.
-PM
Can I put RAM from 2006 1.1 MacPro in new MacPro?
