Mushkin DDR compatible with G5?
I have some DDR memory from a PC I have just retired and I hope I can re-use the memory in my MAC G5 tower. The mac is a dual 2ghz with 8 memory slots. Here are the specs of the Mushkin enhanced memory:
990991 (256MB) HP3200
991139 (2x256MB)
Frequency: \t400MHz \tLatency: \t2-3-3 \tParity: \tUnbuffered
\t\tVoltage: \t2.6V - 2.8V \tPins: \t184
Density \t> > > \tModule: \t32Mx64 \tChip: \t32Mx8
This 32X64 HP3200 module is an unbuffered 184-Pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Synchronous DRAM Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM), organized as a single-bank high-speed memory array. 32Mx8 chip density. This DIMM achieves high-speed data transfer rates of up to 400MHz. Rated 2-3-3 at 400MHz.
Can I safely use this memory? It seems OK, but I'd like to be sure.
990991 (256MB) HP3200
991139 (2x256MB)
Frequency: \t400MHz \tLatency: \t2-3-3 \tParity: \tUnbuffered
\t\tVoltage: \t2.6V - 2.8V \tPins: \t184
Density \t> > > \tModule: \t32Mx64 \tChip: \t32Mx8
This 32X64 HP3200 module is an unbuffered 184-Pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Synchronous DRAM Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM), organized as a single-bank high-speed memory array. 32Mx8 chip density. This DIMM achieves high-speed data transfer rates of up to 400MHz. Rated 2-3-3 at 400MHz.
Can I safely use this memory? It seems OK, but I'd like to be sure.
Comments
What model 2.0 GHz G5 is it exactly? There were at least three different G5s at that speed... See Apple Menu --> About this Mac --> More Info --> and please post the info of "Machine Name" and "Machine Model" in here.
In general, the RAM you have (DDR PC-3200) should work in all the G5 models manufactured prior to October 2005.
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Thanks! I'll give it a try
Doesn't work....obviously timing issues or something. I looked up the DDR400 Mushkin ram for the G5 & its different. Ah well, worth a try