PNY Ram?

[tbmx]

I was wondering if the ram here
would work in a Mac Pro? The only part it doesn't mention is FB-DIMM. They do appear to have the heat sinks. Any feedback would be great. Thanks

 

[Aniej]

I was wondering if the ram here
would work in a Mac Pro? The only part it doesn't mention is FB-DIMM. They do appear to have the heat sinks. Any feedback would be great. Thanks

which mac are you planning on dropping this into? and what are you replacinng?

 

[iMeowbot]

The only part it doesn't mention is FB-DIMM.

Then you'll want to skip that one. You really do need FBDIMM.

 

[tbmx]

I'd be dropping it into a 2.66ghz pro which currently has 1 gig (standard 2x512 setup from apple). Does FBDIMM always specifically mention it? Apple's site states "667MHz DDR2 ECC fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) memory" contrasted w/ PNY "DDR2 PC2-5300 (667 MHz Bus Speed)".

 

[iW00t]

I'd be dropping it into a 2.66ghz pro which currently has 1 gig (standard 2x512 setup from apple). Does FBDIMM always specifically mention it? Apple's site states "667MHz DDR2 ECC fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) memory" contrasted w/ PNY "DDR2 PC2-5300 (667 MHz Bus Speed)".

Yes, FBDIMM is really the important bit here. By default memory modules are not fully buffered so I won't touch the PNY if it is meant for a Mac Pro.

In fact I don't think PNY makes workstation memory anyway, they are more of a 1337 overclocker's brand.

 

[iMeowbot]

Does FBDIMM always specifically mention it?

Yes, it would mention that if it had it. It uses a whole different interface (serial vs. parallel), so the difference is a big deal. It's really aimed more at server applications (thanks to the Xeon chipset used in the Mac Pro), and there is a price penalty.

 

[ReanimationLP]

Thats regular DDR2 memory, we sell those in our store.

They will NOT work at all. Wont even fit.

 

[tbmx]

Awesome. Thanks for the insight/quick responses. Merry Christmas!