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UK Mac Pro Ram
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Ive had no luck finding any either. Cancom are showing deliver soon, not cheap though:
http://service.cancomuk.com/products/search.htm?category=15.17
http://service.cancomuk.com/products/search.htm?category=15.17
Most people seem to be ordering in from the states for 2 reasons.
1) They have it.
2) It's piss cheap.
www.macsales.com (OWC)
1) They have it.
2) It's piss cheap.
www.macsales.com (OWC)
Didn't want to start a new thread, so what's the difference between qualified and certified?
I'm guessing certified has the nod from Apple and qualified has been tested by OWC.
I'm guessing certified has the nod from Apple and qualified has been tested by OWC.
True, but I think for the substantial cost savings it's worth the risk. It's not like you can't return it, it's just a bit more of a pain to do so. Generally speaking RAM is 99% OK. You can get 8GB (4*2GB) from OWC for £200 (plus delivery and any import duties) as netdog stated. Anyway you look at it it's going to be a damn sight cheaper than we will get it.
Are you sure you dont have to pay duty on computer or components? do you have a link to HM C&E confirming that?
$199 (£101) for 4GB 
After delivery and tax it's still not going to be over £150 - Crucial are selling the 667MHz 4GB "compatible" modules for £181!
At those prices I'm just tempted to take it to 8GB.
If so: do I keep the original 2x1GB in there for 10GB, or will that mess up the whole equal pairs thing. I'd assumed more ram overall would be better than less equally matched ram.
After delivery and tax it's still not going to be over £150 - Crucial are selling the 667MHz 4GB "compatible" modules for £181!At those prices I'm just tempted to take it to 8GB.
If so: do I keep the original 2x1GB in there for 10GB, or will that mess up the whole equal pairs thing. I'd assumed more ram overall would be better than less equally matched ram.
looking at the 2007 MP prices at crucial uk i was planning on getting 8GB from them when they started to stock the 2008 RAM, but with the prices at OWC even WITH VAT and any other random handling fees, 16GB looked like a pretty worthwhile investment. I figure it will cost around £720 to get 16GB from Crucial when they get stock assuming it costs around the same as the 667Mhz RAM.. but ordering the qualified from OWC, even if i do get hit with customs the most i'll be paying is £500.. which i think is fantastic, and if i don't then GREAT!. They seem to have a really good returns policy too, even if one or two sticks end up being faulty its not going to be the end of the world getting them replaced, and with the shipping etc. it will still be cheaper than getting RAM from here.
with the rate of the dollar as it is, you can not consider buying from the US, and shipping should only be 3 days tops.
with the rate of the dollar as it is, you can not consider buying from the US, and shipping should only be 3 days tops.
$199 (£101) for 4GB
At those prices I'm just tempted to take it to 8GB.
If so: do I keep the original 2x1GB in there for 10GB, or will that mess up the whole equal pairs thing. I'd assumed more ram overall would be better than less equally matched ram.
do some searching there is a very good article linked somewhere here on the forum, but from what i've read you could be better off having 8GB (4x 2GB) rather than having your proposed 10GB confi
You would have to contact them, the simple lists of things they put out never have computer components on, just that computers and laptops are duty free. There are however multiple sites claiming there is no duty on computer components to a non-retailer.
Mac sales don't seem to be sending it out either, certain items are pending the ither keep saying in x days
Sorry, I don't have a link, but I have read before that there is no import duty on computer equipment. You will be charged VAT and a typically extortionate handling fee by whoever delivers it.
Oh yeh the handling fee too
I was advised fedEX was the best option to the UK, anyway to find out how much the handling charge would be also?
Whats the price likely to be on the crucial site? More than the 667 or about the same?
Where did you see this price? The cheapest I can find on the site for 8GB (4GBX2) is $699 (= about £400)...
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/64FB4MPK08GB/
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/64FB2MPK08GB/Where did you see this price? The cheapest I can find on the site for 8GB (4GBX2) is $699 (= about £400)...
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/64FB4MPK08GB/
Message from Crucial UK:
"Thank you for your e-mail. We do not have an ETA at this time as to when those parts will be available for purchase. We also do not know how much they will costs. I am guessing however that it would be in the hundred dollar range. But do not quote me on that, it is just a guess. We will announce it on our homepage when the parts are available for purchase."
Ah well, I did quote him.
I don't understand the delay, have US RAM orders shipped yet from OWC etc.?
"Thank you for your e-mail. We do not have an ETA at this time as to when those parts will be available for purchase. We also do not know how much they will costs. I am guessing however that it would be in the hundred dollar range. But do not quote me on that, it is just a guess. We will announce it on our homepage when the parts are available for purchase."
Ah well, I did quote him.
I don't understand the delay, have US RAM orders shipped yet from OWC etc.?
Well I guess we can't just expect them to start offering a product just because Apple are. I doubt they knew it was comming on the 8th.
I'd also be interested in seeing if OWC have started shipping yet.