RAM for 1.1 - Elpida, Samsung, Infineon or Hynix?

[Elisha]

Looking to get some ram for my Mac Pro 1.1 and wondering if one brand is recommended over the other?
I can get Elpida, Samsung, Infineon or Hynix 4x2GB sticks for around the same price give or take.
Thanks in advance for comments and recommendations.

 

[Umbongo]

Doesn't matter. FB-DIMMs are built to specifications, its not like in the consumer market where some might be better than others. Although make sure you are buying DIMMs with heatsinks on.

 

[Elisha]

Good to know. Thanks. I'm going with the Elpida since it has sexy black heatspreaders!

 

[ActionableMango]

Two of my Macs I've opened had Hynix brand as the Apple-supplied memory.

 

[Phantom Gremlin]

Also remember that Mac Pro DRAM has ECC, which means it can detect and automatically correct the vast majority of errors.

So, unless you're buying ultra-cheap "floor sweepings", the quality of memory matters less in a Mac Pro than in any other Mac. Just stick with a reputable supplier.