Samsung memory for Mac Pro 3,1

[sailmac]

Will be grateful if another set of eyes can confirm that this 32GB set of Samsung memory will fit/work correctly in a Mac Pro early-2008 3,1 2.8GHz 8-core system. New, lifetime warranty, for $100 seems like a good deal and the seller has a good rating.

The description includes:

32GB ECC Fully Buffered Kit (PC2-5300, DDR2-667MHz)- (8x4 GB) For Dell PowerEdge 2900,2950, 1900, 1950, 1955, R900 Only. Major brand FBD DIMMs manufactured by Samsung

Condition: New
Brand: Samsung
UPC: 0741360956902
Capacity per Module: 4GB
Number of Modules: 8
Type: DDR2 FB-DIMM SDRAM
Form Factor: FB-DIMM
Bus Speed: PC2-5300 (DDR2-667)
Memory Features: ECC Memory, Fully Buffered
Number of Pins: 240
Warranty: Lifetime warranty
Certified for: Dell Poweredge 2900, 2950, 1900, 1950, 1955, R900

Photo shows Samsung label on the memory, with part number M395T5160QZ4-CE65.

From what I've read in the forums this looks like it should be good, but I didn't find this specific part mentioned in any threads. Would rather be sure than sorry -- thanks.

Listing

 

[Draeconis]

Apparently the MacPro3,1 shipped with DDR2-800 PC2-6400 RAM, not sure if this would work, though it could.

 

[pdafan]

It will work. 667MHz works just as well with at most %4 slower. See BareFeat.
http://barefeats.com/harper5.html

I used Samsung ddr2 pc2-5300F FB-DIMM before. They worked beautifully. Temperature is ok. Fan stays quiet.
Best of all, where I get them from cost only USD5 per 4GB module.
8pcs? USD40.
USD100 is way way too expensive.
But they are not new though. U

Will be grateful if another set of eyes can confirm that this 32GB set of Samsung memory will fit/work correctly in a Mac Pro early-2008 3,1 2.8GHz 8-core system. New, lifetime warranty, for $100 seems like a good deal and the seller has a good rating.

The description includes:

32GB ECC Fully Buffered Kit (PC2-5300, DDR2-667MHz)- (8x4 GB) For Dell PowerEdge 2900,2950, 1900, 1950, 1955, R900 Only. Major brand FBD DIMMs manufactured by Samsung

Condition: New
Brand: Samsung
UPC: 0741360956902
Capacity per Module: 4GB
Number of Modules: 8
Type: DDR2 FB-DIMM SDRAM
Form Factor: FB-DIMM
Bus Speed: PC2-5300 (DDR2-667)
Memory Features: ECC Memory, Fully Buffered
Number of Pins: 240
Warranty: Lifetime warranty
Certified for: Dell Poweredge 2900, 2950, 1900, 1950, 1955, R900

Photo shows Samsung label on the memory, with part number M395T5160QZ4-CE65.

From what I've read in the forums this looks like it should be good, but I didn't find this specific part mentioned in any threads. Would rather be sure than sorry -- thanks.

Listing

 

[weezerr]

It will work. 667MHz works just as well with at most %4 slower. See BareFeat.
http://barefeats.com/harper5.html

I used Samsung ddr2 pc2-5300F FB-DIMM before. They worked beautifully. Temperature is ok. Fan stays quiet.
Best of all, where I get them from cost only USD5 per 4GB module.
8pcs? USD40.
USD100 is way way too expensive.
But they are not new though. U

Where would that be?

I guess something like this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/32GB-8X4GB-...045828?hash=item58cf89f0c4:g:mPIAAOSwI-BWIASY

 

[sailmac]

Thanks you three for the replies.

Looking at my OP, I should have mentioned that I'm a longtime Mac Pro user and familiar with the 667 MHz vs 800 MHz pros/cons. Also that I am acquainted with other brands/parts from non-Mac server pulls. I just hadn't seen anyone specifically mention this Samsung M395T5160QZ4-CE65 in their setups.

I've decided to order it. I've been able to cross-reference with other parts that are known to work in the 3,1 and I'm reasoning this part will be fine.

There are definitely cheaper buys out there, but like the $40 eBay offer mentioned above they tend to be used (how used?) and/or unspecified brand (riskier) and without warranty. I am willing to pay more for new, Samsung, lifetime warranty.

I'll post again once I have them installed and evaluated.

 

[pdafan]

The USD5 per 4GB module I mentioned of is from Samsung with the exact same model number.
Anyway, would definitely wish you to have the best outcome of your purchase!

Thanks you three for the replies.

Looking at my OP, I should have mentioned that I'm a longtime Mac Pro user and familiar with the 667 MHz vs 800 MHz pros/cons. Also that I am acquainted with other brands/parts from non-Mac server pulls. I just hadn't seen anyone specifically mention this Samsung M395T5160QZ4-CE65 in their setups.

I've decided to order it. I've been able to cross-reference with other parts that are known to work in the 3,1 and I'm reasoning this part will be fine.

There are definitely cheaper buys out there, but like the $40 eBay offer mentioned above they tend to be used (how used?) and/or unspecified brand (riskier) and without warranty. I am willing to pay more for new, Samsung, lifetime warranty.

I'll post again once I have them installed and evaluated.

 

[sailmac]

Samsung M395T5160QZ4-CE65

Just following up to mention I now have 32GB of these installed and all seems well.

 

[weezerr]

I just put in 32 GB as well of the same RAM, so far so good. Can get these Samsung dimms for ~$40 for 32 GB on eBay, pretty cheap!

 

[pdafan]

I just put in 32 GB as well of the same RAM, so far so good. Can get these Samsung dimms for ~$40 for 32 GB on eBay, pretty cheap!

Congrats!