Mac pro early 2008 supported ram modules apple community. From production rendering to playing hundreds of virtual instruments to simulating an ios app on multiple devices at once, its exceedingly capable. Ive been swapping with some programs for a while, and just got around to buying more ram. I am a professional photographer and my workflow lightroom 4. This ram was placed with one in riser a, and one in riser b. Tools required no tools are required for this procedure. Macram is australias only dedicated mac memory and mac ram store. I also am purchasing 32 gb of ram and a 120 ssd with an enclosure.
There are different instructions for the mac pro late 20. You can install additional pairs of 1 gb, 2 gb, or 4 gb fbdimms in the open. So we need to find out what might be causing the slow performance on your mac pro. Memory card specifications double data rate small outline dual inline memory module ddr3 format 30mm 1. Many hadnt been expecting an upgrade less than four months after a lowkey refresh in november. Memory from older macintosh computers is not compatible with mac pro early 2008. Learn how to remove memory from or install memory into your mac pro computer mid 2012 and earlier. Owc 8gb maxram certified fbdimms for apple mac pro 2008. You should be able to see your new ram by going to the apple menu and selecting about this mac. Carefully read the infoexamples color coded in these apple pdf guides on 2008 800mhz fbdimms and 20062007 667mhz fbdimms mac pro memory installation, and one on fbdimm mac pro ram pairing for best performance. Owc in the states has ram for the 2008, mac pro memory upgrades up to 128gb. Oct 19, 2012 the slowest mac we testedwith a score of just 48is the inch 1.
Lay your mac pro down on a soft, clean cloth on the desk or work surface to avoid scratching the work surface or your mac pro. In the table below, we averaged the results for the copy, scale, add, and triad functions of stream to produce a single speed rating in gigabytes per second. Just keep in mind that, even though the mac pro supports both rdimm and lrdimm, you cant use both in the same system. Other world computing used our 64bit stream app to test various memory configurations in 4core and 8core 2.
For best performance on mac pro, install memory in risers. Mac pro systems tested with an attached 5k display. Yes, i know this isnt an optimal configuration, but im doing it anyway. For proper operation of mac pro early 2008 computers, apple recommends using only appleapproved mac pro early 2008 fbdimms. We provide expert advise on the right ram for your mac including imac, macbook pro, mac pro and guarantee that the memory we recommend will be compatible with your mac.
Mac pro 3,1 early 2008 ram upgrade to 16gb youtube. Mac os compatibility guide by mac model ram, ssd flash. After i slap in a 500g pcie ssd, it will rival almost any out of the box pc offering on the market. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro early 2008 and late 2008 free us delivery. If you dont intend to keep or use your other mac, its best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that youve purchased from the itunes store. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple imac early 2008 imac8,1 free us delivery. Mac pro is designed for pros who need the ultimate in cpu performance. I also converted a 2012 hp laptop to mint 18 and it runs well but i think im gonna try something else on it.
Mac pro fbdimm pairing guidetests wmixed 1gb, 2gb and. While it came as no surprise to close followers of intels technological shifts the company is rumored to be switching quickly to 45nm chips apples macbook and macbook pro updates in february 2008 caught a number of mac owners off guard. Buy 32gb 8x4gb memory for mac pro early 2008 btocto macpro 3. The slowest mac we testedwith a score of just 48is the inch 1. On each card, the slots are arranged as two banks of two slots. There are eight fbdimm slots in total on two riser cards four slots per card. Installing memory in a early 2008 mac pro hello, im mark inns. Bare feats compares the radeon hd 2600 xt to the optional geforce 8800 gt bare feats compares various potential boot drives for the 2008 mac pro including the new samsung. We also have step by step videos of how to install your mac memory. It comes with 12 physical dimm slots, so you can add memory at any time aftermarket. I bought 2x2gb of ram from owc, and intend to install it with the 2x1gb for a total of 6gb. Congratulations, you and your macbook were made for each other. Replacingupgrading mac pro processors early 2008 ifixit. Do you not have thee original apple modules that came with the mac.
Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of mac pro. Nov 29, 2015 this is an overview of the 32 gb ram upgrade on an early 2006 mac pro 1,1. This is an overview of the 32 gb ram upgrade on an early2006 mac pro 1,1. The silvercolored coating comes applied to the underside of the heatsink and the top of the processor. Pull the latches until they open all the way and release the processor tray. G5 quad, mac faithful more impressed by form than function, mac pro configuration, and more, the macintel report, 2006. If you already have a mac, setup assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your previous mac. Congratulations, you and your macbook were made for each. Any combination of 2gb and 4gb modules can reach the configuration of up to 32gb. I ran the 2009 mac pro against my current work computer, a 2014 retina imac with an i7 4970k 4 core 8 thread 4 ghz cpu and 16 gb of 1600 mhz ddr3 memory. Its been 14 months since apple introduced the 2008 mac pro, and the 2009 mac pro is a big step forward.
Also classic gone with nary a whisper, mac pro everything the power mac g5 should have been, dell twice as costly, usb keyboard with ipod dock, and more. How to upgrade mac pro memory early 2008macpro3,1 everymac. Push the latches on the processor tray until they partially open. With a simple install of a single fbdimm the peak bandwidth is 8 gbs, but this can increase to 16 gbs by installing two fbdimms, one on each of the two buses, which is the default configuration from. Do not open your mac pro or attempt to install items inside it while it is on. Early 2009 mac pro 3,1 early 2008 mac pro 2,1 early 2007 3. The original mac pro s main memory uses 667 mhz ddr2 ecc fbdimms. As with the mac pro, apple chose to ship a single configuration, with many bto options.
Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the internal components of your mac pro to cool. How to instructions and video to upgrade the ram in the early 2008 mac pro. Just like the original mac pro models, installing ram in the early 2008 mac pro line the mac pro quad core 2. If you dont intend to keep or use your other mac, its best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or. The mac pro early 2008 computer has two memory riser cards with a total of 8 memory slots. I guess what im trying to do is upgrade my early 2008 mac pro. Jan 08, 2020 i ran the 2009 mac pro against my current work computer, a 2014 retina imac with an i7 4970k 4 core 8 thread 4 ghz cpu and 16 gb of 1600 mhz ddr3 memory. Is a new imac 27 2012 a viable upgrade compared to my current mac pro 2008 quad core, 2. All versions of os x on this machine run quick and smooth, so no problems here. Owcs stepbystep video of how to install memory in an apple mac pro pre2008. Macbook pro 17inch, late 2008 and earlier and macbook pro 15inch, early 2008 and earlier. The common confusion is to think that a pair is one stick in the. Mac pro fbdimm pairing guidetests wmixed 1gb, 2gb and 4gb. Reinstall each memory card, pushing it straight down until its seated in the memory slot.
Remove the processor tray and lay it on a soft, clean cloth on the desk or work surface, to protect the tray and avoid scratching the work surface. Your mac pro has two memory cards with four memory slots on each card in four. The photoshop suite test is a set of 14 scripted tasks, using a 50mb file. Mar 30, 2017 macbook pro 17inch, late 2008 and earlier and macbook pro 15inch, early 2008 and earlier. Although it is not officially supported, the early 2008 mac pro can run. If the ram does not show up properly, try removing and reseating the ram. Mac pro early 2008 fbdimm installation instructions owc. The mac pro i have currently has 1 tb of space, 4 gb of ram and is a 2x3 quadcore intel xeon. The kingston modules look correct, does you mac work better without the hynix in. Testing conducted by apple in november 2019 using preproduction 2. Apple no longer offers memory for this apple mac pro model. Each core has its own 256 kb level 2 l2 cache, and each quadcore cpu shares an 8 gb level 3 l3. At the heart of the system is an intel xeon processor with up to 28 cores the most ever in a mac. For all 2006 to 2008 mac pro and xserve systems with the apple raid card.
The correct ram for the 2008 is still quite expensive and getting more difficult to get. May 11, 2016 push the latches all the way in to close them and seat the processor tray. There have been reports of some of the memory slots requiring several inserts. Owc article about different ram configurations in early 2008 mac pro memory tests, take 2. Call us on 0 943 454 or talk with us via live chat. Apple mac pro ma970lla desktop computer workstation. The mac pro is a series of workstations and servers for professionals designed, manufactured and sold by apple inc. In a quadcore mac pro early 2009 push the latches on the processor tray until they partially open. Atech for apple 8gb kit 2x 4gb ddr3 1067mhz 1066mhz pc38500 sodimm memory ram upgrade for macbook, macbook pro, imac, mac mini late 2008, early 2009, mid 2009, late 2009, mid 2010 models 4. Before you open your mac pro, shut it down by choosing shut down from the apple menu. Remove the processor tray and lay it on a soft, clean cloth on the desk or. Always shut down your mac pro before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to install.
The mac pro early 2008 computer has tow memory riser cards with a total of 8 memory slots. This item 32gb 8x4gb memory for mac pro early 2008 btocto macpro 3. Complete, matched set kits also available for all mac pro models. I also converted an early 2008 macbook the black one to ubuntu 14. Due to its fbdimm architecture, installing more ram in the mac pro will improve its memory bandwidth, but may also increase its memory latency. Mac pro early 2008 memory fbdimm diy replacement instructions 800mhz fbdimms. Owcs stepbystep video of how to install memory in an apple mac pro pre 2008. Currently, im in the works on getting a dvd copy of snow leopard. Installing ram in early 2008 mac pro macrumors forums. Apple mac pro ma970lla desktop computer workstation january.