8GB 1333MHz PC10600 Ram

[ghostchild]

Hey guys so I ordered 24gb of ram from transintl. As far as I know Apple says the 2010 quad cores need 1066MHZ PC8500 ram but I was sent 1333MHz PC10600 Ram is this ok?

Thanks.

 

[Vylen]

Yes

 

[ghostchild]

Yes

nice. the transintl guy told me it would work, just had to verify.

 

[Umbongo]

Apple actually specify a 1333MHz memory speed for all 2010 Mac Pros.

 

[davidp158]

Let us know how it works out. I am curious how the slower 1066MHz RAM works compared to the recommended higher priced 1333MHz RAM. If Transintl will offer a refund if it doesn't work, its worth a try.

 

[Giuly]

Why shouldn't it work? A) The Xeons have their memory controllers inside the CPU and B) It will clock down to 1066MHz if 1333MHz is not supported.

 

[now i see it]

yes

 

[sboerup]

diglloyd states that even 1066mhz RAM ran practically the same speed as the 1333mhz RAM.

http://macperformanceguide.com/Reviews-MacProWestmere-MemoryBandwidth.html

It will work, just be glad you got the faster speed