Mac Pro Memory
Just picked up a new Quad Core Mac Pro. (Was a previous PC owner).
I choose the base memory setup: 3GB (1x1x1) because I assumed that it'd be easy/cheap enough to upgrade that on my own.
However, I've found conflicting reports about how to upgrade the RAM.
Ideally I'd like to get up to 7 or 8 GB. I have one RAM slot open, can I just buy a 4GB chip and stick it in there or do I have to replace all of the existing RAM?
Also, do I have to buy a specific brand/type or can I mix brands? Does it have to be labeled as memory for a Mac or will it work as long as the specs match up to what I have already? A lot of the 'Memory for Mac' sites I've found are way more expensive than I've previously paid for RAM.
If I can get through this without crying for my PC back, I think I'll be a successful convert
I choose the base memory setup: 3GB (1x1x1) because I assumed that it'd be easy/cheap enough to upgrade that on my own.
However, I've found conflicting reports about how to upgrade the RAM.
Ideally I'd like to get up to 7 or 8 GB. I have one RAM slot open, can I just buy a 4GB chip and stick it in there or do I have to replace all of the existing RAM?
Also, do I have to buy a specific brand/type or can I mix brands? Does it have to be labeled as memory for a Mac or will it work as long as the specs match up to what I have already? A lot of the 'Memory for Mac' sites I've found are way more expensive than I've previously paid for RAM.
If I can get through this without crying for my PC back, I think I'll be a successful convert
Comments
Go to Crucial.com and they have a wizard that will help you choose what RAM to buy at a descent price
Not only that, its triple channel +1 (they couldn't fit the the other two slots for the second triple channel), Its probably better to get a quad 2GB kit.
I'm not arguing with you but I find it hard to believe Apple could not find the space to fit 2 extra slots (total of 6) on that board. The CPU tray on the quad has enough empty space for 4 people to have dinner on!