Memory for My HexCore- Recommend a Source?

[go4d1]

I'm shopping for memory for my soon to be delivered HexCore.

Anybody had good/bad experiences with third party suppliers they'd care to share?

The price differential with the Apple Store seems outrageous. I'm wondering if there's something I'm missing.

TIA
GO4D1

[Hellhammer]

OWC (http://macsales.com/)

Depends on where you live too

[CaptainChunk]

OWC is good, as is Trans Int'l (http://www.transintl.com). I've bought from both vendors and have never had a problem.

[go4d1]

I'm trying to purchase 4X4 Gig = 16 total

Trans Intl (http://www.transintl.com/store/category.cfm?Category=2865&RequestTimeOut=500) is $568

OWC (http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/1333D3W4M16K/) is $679


Seems a large difference for items that are the same.

[Chupa Chupa]

Also Crucial.com and Newegg has some Kingston 2 and 4GB sticks here (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007968%20600032315%20600032361&IsNodeId=1&name=DDR3%201333%20%28PC3%2010666%29).

Best thing is to do the match - RAM + Shipping + Tax (if any) and buy from the least expensive source. They are all reputable and there is no advantage to one over the other.

[Giuly]

Also Crucial.com and Newegg has some Kingston 2 and 4GB sticks here (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007968%20600032315%20600032361&IsNodeId=1&name=DDR3%201333%20%28PC3%2010666%29).

Best thing is to do the match - RAM + Shipping + Tax (if any) and buy from the least expensive source. They are all reputable and there is no advantage to one over the other.
This one (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139077) will work, too. Same RAM, without the Apple-Tax.

OP: Just search your local "Lowest Price"-Website for 4GB DDR3-1333 ECC with Temperature Sensor.

[Richard Peters]

Quick question from a Uk member, would this (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-193-OC) 12gb set be good for the 6 Core - I'm probably going to be buying the machine in the next week or so and want to have the memory ready for when it arrives.

Thanks :)

[Giuly]

Quick question from a Uk member, would this (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-193-OC) 12gb set be good for the 6 Core - I'm probably going to be buying the machine in the next week or so and want to have the memory ready for when it arrives.

Thanks :)
This one will. (http://skinflint.co.uk/a448861.html)

[aquablue]

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=D3-13R8G4S

Will this Samsung RAM work? If so, will registered ram cause any issues?

Does anybody know what halogen-free RAM apple uses.. I want to get some halogen-free RAM in 8GB sticks like that samsung one above?

[cparktd]

OWC is good, as is Trans Int'l (http://www.transintl.com). I've bought from both vendors and have never had a problem.

Someone mentioned to make sure the memory has the onbaard thermal sensor, suggesting some don't resulting in the cooling fans defalting to 100%.

I can't find any mention of a thermal sensor on Trans Int memory. Anyone know? guess I'll call tommorrow....

I'm looking at the 3 x8GB for a hex.

[go4d1]

Non Apple (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139077&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3160356&SID=)

Apple (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139228)

The price difference seems to be the thermal sensor. Also, some modules have a heat spreader.

I'm waiting to see what's on my new machine

[cparktd]

From OWC...

Module Specifications:

Size: 8GB (8192MB) Per Module
240-pin SDRAM DIMM

1024M x 72, Dual Rank ECC Memory Module
Data Rate = 1333MHz
Module Bandwidth 8.5GB/s
CAS 9-9-9-24
Voltage 1.5V
Apple Specified Thermal Sensor*
RoHS Certified
Lifetime Advance Replacement Warrant

[cparktd]

From transintl...
E-mail reply copy paste...

24 GB KIT (3x8GB) $894
In stock and 100% meets all Apple and Intell specs including Thermal sensor requirements.

Regards
Mike
Customer service

I'm not connected with them nor ever done business with before but this is best price I can find so far.
Think I'll give them a try.

[go4d1]

My MP won't arrive till the end of the week.

[Demigod Mac]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139227

these worked well for me

[davidp158]

OWC has a good line of products and great service, but their prices are typically on the high side. OWC's current price for 8GBx3 (24GB) is $1096, compared to Tranintl.com's price of $894.

I'm trying to purchase 4X4 Gig = 16 total

Trans Intl (http://www.transintl.com/store/category.cfm?Category=2865&RequestTimeOut=500) is $568

OWC (http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/1333D3W4M16K/) is $679


Seems a large difference for items that are the same.