I posted before about my need for more RAM memory. I have now 3x1 GB. I'm gonna start shopping for 3 modules.
OK, so I will remove the three I have now and put 3 new one, same brand, same company, same size, same speed.
I will go with 3x4 GB.
What do I do with the old three modules? Sell it on ebay?
And now the stupid question of the day: Is there anything on it?
Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8), Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Yes you can sell them on eBay and no there is nothing on them.
Yes you can sell them on eBay and no there is nothing on them.
In older MPs like yours It's best to install RAM in matched pairs.
Mac Pro- How to remove or install memory
Getting memory upgrades right on the Mac Pro
About RAM installation in the Mac Pro
Ram should be installed minimally in matched pairs and optimally in matched quads. This means the memory modules are the same size and specifications. They should also be equipped with the Apple-certified style of heat sink.
You can try eBay but many buyers are do not trust used RAM. Do noir expect to get much.
Can't figure out if your English is bad or if it's your French. đđ
Thank you for the links. I read everything.
So I decided to buy 16 GB. I have 2 choices:
16GB (4x4) for $168. But then all slots are used.
Or 16GB (2x8GB) for $184. Advantage: I still have 2 slots empty.
But I wonder why they (Mac Pro Review by Diglloyd) say this here:
"For Mac Pro Quad core users, the following options are recommended for serious work:
12 GB as 3x 4GB module
16 GB as 4x 4GB module."
They don't say 2x 8GB. Why not? They mention 8 GB for 64 GB (8x8 GB) or 48 GB (6x 8GB) why not 2x 8 GB?
Difference between the two 16GB: ($184-$168)= $16 which is nothing.
So the question is: 2 slots or 4slots? And why?
Here are the specs for your Mac Pro (if it is a 2008 - it shows RAM recommendations):
Mac Pro (Early 2008) - Technical Specifications
As for your old RAM: you won't get much for 1 GB modules and it would be good to keep it in case the new RAM malfunctions.
If it's not a 2008, post back.
I strongly recommend that you only purchase the new RAM from either Crucial.com or otherworldcomputing.com. Both have excellent reputations for quality products and guarantee their modules. Macs are picky about RAM specs and many modules don't work even when they meet the specs. Crucial and OWC test their modules in the various Macs.
OWC has also tested RAM above what Apple states is the maximum. I now have 6GB installed on a early 2008 iMac supposedly limited to 4 GB and noticed an improvement.
I need more RAM memory
