MP All Models Ram upgrade question

[lostinforums]

I have an early 2009 Mac Pro. Currently with 24gb ram & 2 x 2.93ghz quad core intel xenon.

I work with audio, Logic pro, ableton etc so I’d like to know if getting more ram on board will speed things up?

also, what is the maximum ram I can get in my machine?

thanks

 

[tsialex]

I have an early 2009 Mac Pro. Currently with 24gb ram & 2 x 2.93ghz quad core intel xenon.

I work with audio, Logic pro, ableton etc so I’d like to know if getting more ram on board will speed things up?

also, what is the maximum ram I can get in my machine?

thanks

Keeping the Intel tri-channel support, you can go to 96GB (6x16GB 2R4 1333MHz).

Maximising RAM with some memory access penalty, you can go to 128GB (8x16GB 2R4 1333MHz).

Most people choose to go to 96GB and keep memory access at optimum performance.

A dual Westmere hexa-core upgrade (X5680 or X5690) will probably more advantageous for Logic Pro. You will need de-lided Xeons since it's 2009 Mac Pro. Upgrading your libraries and scratch disk to NVMe will be a nice improvement too.

Everything that you need to know is linked on the first post of the thread below:

cMP {classicMacPro}{4,1 & 5,1} - Upgrade Guide Sticky Discussion

Hey Folks, Lets start a discussion and collect everything relevant for cMP upgraders out there. Topics to consider: CPU Upgrades Compatibility chart CPU Delid / standoffs 4,1 to 5,1 firmware upgrade Memory Compatibility and Upgrades UDIMM Model Numbers RDIMM Model Numbers RAM...

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[fastlanephil]

I have an early 2009 Mac Pro. Currently with 24gb ram & 2 x 2.93ghz quad core intel xenon.

I work with audio, Logic pro, ableton etc so I’d like to know if getting more ram on board will speed things up?

also, what is the maximum ram I can get in my machine?

thanks

I believe 32GB is a pretty good number today for audio work. Yes, as tsialex stated, invest in one of those CPU configurations for better audio performance.

 

[tsialex]

I believe 32GB is a pretty good number today for audio work. Yes, as tsialex stated, invest in one of those CPU configurations for better audio performance.

After you already have the best performance CPU and fast disk access, RAM is what makes you capable of working with more tracks/instruments.

32GB is a good starting point, but everyone workflow is different and needs fine tune for optimal performance.

 

[flowrider]

Question asked 6 days ago:

Max memory for 5.1 Dual Tray

Lot's written about that on this forum. The CPUs are three channel and filling slots 1-3 and 5-7 provide the optimum, as far as speed goes, configuration. Lou

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