Can my Mac Pro take 800MHz RAM?

I recently purchased 2006 Mac Pro that had been modified with a 2007 mother board.
It came with 16GB of 667 RAM and I switched it out with 32GB 800 RAM.
However, in my "About This Mac" page it shows me to have 32GB 667 RAM.
Will my system no handle anymore than 667?
My serial number is: G8*****UPZ
Again, the motherboard has been replaced with a 2007 model.
<Edited by Host>

You are locked into the front side bus's 1333MHz. Generally 2,1 and 1,1 are identical except the 2007 and 2,1 firmware support for 53xx quad core, same socket and bus speed, and 667's have tended to be cheaper than 800MHz. Rare that someone would need 32GB and benefit from more unless they are running large images in CS4+ for one example. In which case a newer 2008 or later or iMac makes more sense.
The best improvement and upgrades are from one or more SSDs for system and your graphic scratch and image libraries, 500GB for less than $250, PCIe SSD (for scratch, not booting t he system).
The 2008's can use 667MHz and I thought that was where the differences and tests were done, not between 2007 and 2006 systems which both used 667MHz like mine is.

Similar Messages

  • If i used parallels in a mac pro take 16 ram is useful?

    if i used parallels in a mac pro take 16 ram is useful?

    erik193,
    in Parallels Desktop, you’ll need to divide your RAM between your host OS (OS X) and your guest OS (e.g. Windows). How much RAM you should allocate to the guest OS will depend upon what you need to do in the guest OS.

  • I have mac pro i7 , 8GB RAM , 750 HDD , can i install windows 7 ultimate 64 as a parrallals desktop?

    i have mac pro i7 , 8GB RAM , 750 HDD , can i install windows 7 ultimate 64 as a parrallals desktop?

    Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities!
    Yes, you can install Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit in your Mac using Parallels for Mac. Just follow the instructions of the virtualization programs during the install. Should you need any assistance with the installation process, I strongly recommend contacting Parallels Tech Support (you must register with Parallels in order to have tech support).
    Alternatively, you can always use Apple's BootCamp if you want to run Windows natively in your Mac. Check their support page, Apple has a lot of good links explaining this solution.
    Hope this helps!

  • I am going to buy either a Mac Air or Mac Pro Retina 8GB RAM and 256GB. And as I have to still run Windows I will install Parallels 9. As the Mac are both 64bit machines does that mean I need to install Windows 7 64bit ? And office pro 2013 64 bit too?

    I am going to buy either a Mac Air or Mac Pro Retina 8GB RAM and 256GB. And as I have to still run Windows programs I will install Parallels 9. As the Mac are both 64bit machines does that mean I need to install Windows 7 64bit or just install 32 bit? (Going with Win7 as I hate Win8). And I will install Office Pro 2013 64 bit too or 32 bit or is that automatically selected by the underlying OS (I use Word, Excel and Access mainly for a membership database of a local club) ? I am not a power user so would appreciate advice on way to go

    Again thank you.  If I only use word, excel and access in the Win environment and Mac OS for email and safari for internet do I need anti virus software . Ie my connection to the world is mac only and I use office pro only to ruin the club, newsletters, membership database etc. and of course anything I do there can drag/drop to the mac environ to email.  That's my understanding anyway.  Next will my existing .pst file copy directly into mac mail or do I have to runs translator  as I recall reading something about that ages ago when I started thinking Mac

  • Can my mac pro Bluetooth talk to my new ATV using Bluetooth to send slideshows

    Can my mac pro Bluetooth talk to my new ATV using Bluetooth to send slideshows, music and movies

    You know you don't have to buy a replacement dvd drive from apple.  For example, take a look at OWC's selection. 
    You don't say what year your mac pro is so I use a 2008 as an example.  On that page click the little picture that shows a 2008 mac pro.  That will take you to this page.  And there's an example of a Lite-On drive. 
    In addition, on the right side of that page are links to instructional videos on how to add the drive to your machine.  Click, for example, Optical, med (medium) and you will see how straight forward it is to change the optical drive.

  • Can the Mac Pro run Window XP (booth camp) and be used as a MAc OS server

    Hi There
    Can the Mac Pro run Window XP (booth camp) and be used as a MAc OS server in the same time?
    I am a small business and I was thinking of using the new mac pro for a new workstation on my studio and to also use it as a server for 5 work others stations. Is that possible? Or I am asking a bit to much work load to do for the Mac Pro?
    Can the Mac Pro can run under Window XP and Autocad and still be accessed by other workstation whilst working on the cad software? Is booth camp will slow the machine like Virtual PC?
    IS the MAc Pro can manage file hosting website with PHP and mySQL capabilites?
    CHARLES
    MAC PRO Mac OS X (10.4.7)

    Great question, but it appears the answer is no (at this time); they promise to work on it immediately. Check this thread at parallels.
    http://forum.parallels.com/thread3659.html
    iMAC G5 20" - 2GB RAM - 150 GB Hard Drive   Mac OS X (10.4.6)   Also MacMini & MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo - OS X & WIN2K

  • I have an early 2008 Mac Pro, 8 gb ram with a Dell 27" display and a 42" LG TV. I am thinking about upgrading the stock ATI Radeon 2600 graphics card for better resolution, preferring 2 dvi outputs. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best card?

    I have an early 2008 Mac Pro, 8 gb ram with a Dell 27” display and a 42” LG TV. I am thinking about upgrading the stock ATI Radeon 2600 graphics card for better resolution, preferring 2 dvi outputs or 1 dvi and 1 vga vs 1 dvi and a mini. I don't do a lot of Final Cut Pro, gaming, etc. I am interested in best value for the graphics card.
    Does anyone have any suggestions on the best graphics card for these larger displays for the best value?
    Thanks,
    Kevin

    I recommend you install nothing older than the Apple-firware 5770, about US$250.
    RE: Mac Pro Replacement Graphics cards
    1) Apple brand cards,
    2) "sold in the Apple store" cards, and
    3) "Mac Edition" cards ...
    ... show all the screens, including Boot up screens, Safe Mode, Installer, Recovery, debug screens, and Alt/Option boot screens. At this writing, these choices include:
    1) Apple brand cards:
    • Apple-firmware 5770, about US$250** works near full speed in every model Mac Pro, Drivers in 10.6.5
    • Apple-firmware 5870, about US$450
    2) "sold in the Apple store" cards
    • NVIDIA Quadro 4000, about US$1200
    • NVIDIA Quadro 5000, about US$2500
    3) "Mac Edition" cards -- REQUIRE 10.8.3 or later:
    • SAPPHIRE HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 MAC Edition, about US$480** Vendor recommends Mac Pro 4,1
    • EVGA GTX 680 Mac Edition, about US$600
    The cards above require no more than the provided two 6-pin aux power connectors provided in the Mac Pro through 2012 model. Aux cables may not be provided for third-party cards, but are readily available.
    If you are Meet ALL of these:
    • running 10.8.3 or later AND
    • don't care about "no boot screens" etc AND
    • can re-wire or otherwise "work out" the power cabling, THEN:
    You can use many more cards, even most "PC-only cards"

  • Can a Mac Pro (2.66 ghz duel core) be upgradable to support Thunderbolt displays and other devices.

    Can a Mac Pro (2.66 ghz duel core (4cores)) be upgradable to support Thunderbolt displays and other devices. Does this need to be done through the Graphics card expansion or a additional card to be inserted?

    No. There is no way to upgrade any Mac Pro older then the cylindrical 2013 Mac Pro to ThunderBolt.
    The requirements of Thunderbolt require a totally redesigned motherboard and chip set rather any plugin cards. These motherboard were never developed for older Mac Pros.

  • Can the mac mini i7, 8gigs ram,  edit avchd 1920/1080p without having to convert it?

    Can the mac mini i7, 8gigs ram,  external FW800 drive, edit avchd 1920/1080p without having to convert it?
    Can you scrub the TL at 5x speed and not have it stutter?

    By default it converts it to ProRes 422, though you can specify other codecs.
    Why convert it?
    Although FCP X can handle AVCHD natively, AVCHD being a "delivery" codec is not really suitable for editing.
    ProRes is designed specifically for ease of editing especially with complex effects and colour correction.
    If your editing is going to be fairly basic you can get away with leaving your media as AVCHD.
    Note also that an hour of ProRes is around 50GB !

  • Mac Pro takes few minutes to shutdown

    since a long time,my mac pro takes a few minutes to shutdown after using the shutdown-menu.
    is there anyone, who has the same problem and knows a solution?
    bst rgds from germany!

    USB and FireWire devices?
    Have you run disk repair utilities? especially Disk Warrior 4.1.1 or TechTool Pro 4.6.2?
    Cloned your system and tried with that?

  • Can a Mac pro tower be laid on its side for use

    Can a Mac Pro Tower be placed on its side and be used that way without any damage occurring?

    Yes. Did that with mine for years. Only issue was even though the Pioneer has a DVD "lip" to hold in place it was awkward at times.
    I use something like a coffee table. Put a rubber backed pad to absorb sound vibration, allows all those messy cables to go underneath (and curtain would be nice too).

  • Can my Mac Pro drive my MacBook?

    Can my Mac Pro drive my MacBook so i use the MacBook monitor/keyboard but the MacPro’s hard drives, software? How do I do it?

    There's a free and much simpler way than Apple Remote Desktop since that is enterprise level software (for schools and businesses.)
    All you have to do is go into the Sharing system preference on your Mac Pro and turn on Screen Sharing.
    Then you connect to your Mac Pro from your MacBook desktop. On the MacBook in the Finder desktop, go into Network, select the Mac Pro, and there will be a button at the top of the Finder window for screen sharing. Click it, log in, and you will be controlling the Mac Pro from the MacBook.

  • HT1899 i can install mac pro retina  windows 8

    i can install mac pro retina for windows 8

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
    Boot Camp isn't compatible with Windows 8 at the moment, but if you have OS X Mountain Lion, Apple should release an update soon with Windows 8 support.
    If you want to use Windows 8 now, you can install Parallels, VMware Fusion or VirtualBox and install Windows 8 on a virtual machine. Another option is to install Windows 7 on Boot Camp if you want.
    If you need help installing Windows, follow the steps > http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.7.pdf

  • Can USA Mac Pro and Screen be used on 220 ?

    Have Mac Pro for 6 months, just been relo'd overseas can my Mac Pro work ? Specs say either 110 or 220, but not sure what I need to do, if anything

    Nothing, other than an adapter to convert the plug pin configuration as required. The power supply can be used with both 100-120V 60 Hz and 220-240V 50Hz power sources without doing anything.

  • Mac Pro takes more time to boot than average

    Okay, well my Mac Pro (2008) takes anything between 40 and 48 seconds to boot (that's the time between pressing the power button and seeing the desktop with mouse movement). Being a long-time PC user, this boot time is MUCH faster than anything I've used before, but apparently it's longer than it should be. I was recently in a forum where most Mac Pro users had boot times of anything between 25 and 35 seconds.
    As for hardware, I have no peripherals plugged in (except for Apple mouse and keyboard). The major software that I've installed is the Adobe Master Collection (including programs such as Photoshop, After Effects, Encore, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, VersionCue, etc.)
    I've looked at my Console messages, and I've noticed that the message "kcdmond cannot retreive the computer's local Hostname, retrying..." is repeated 3 times. This repetition takes up 20 seconds. See all the Console messages during boot-up below:
    18/4/08 1:00:53 PM com.apple.launchctl.System[2] launchctl: Please convert the following to launchd: /etc/mach_init.d/dashboardadvisoryd.plist
    18/4/08 1:00:53 PM com.apple.launchd[1] (com.adobe.versioncueCS3) Unknown key: ServiceDescription
    18/4/08 1:00:53 PM com.apple.launchd[1] (org.cups.cups-lpd) Unknown key: SHAuthorizationRight
    18/4/08 1:00:53 PM com.apple.launchd[1] (org.cups.cupsd) Unknown key: SHAuthorizationRight
    18/4/08 1:00:53 PM com.apple.launchd[1] (org.ntp.ntpd) Unknown key: SHAuthorizationRight
    18/4/08 1:01:01 PM com.apple.kdcmond[35] kdcmond cannot retreive the computer's local Hostname , retrying ..
    18/4/08 1:01:06 PM com.apple.kdcmond[35] kdcmond cannot retreive the computer's local Hostname , retrying ..
    18/4/08 1:01:16 PM com.apple.kdcmond[35] kdcmond cannot retreive the computer's local Hostname , retrying ..
    18/4/08 1:01:21 PM com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.UserEventAgent-LoginWindow[76]) Exited: Terminated
    18/4/08 1:01:21 PM com.apple.launchctl.Aqua[84] launchctl: Please convert the following to launchd: /etc/machinit_peruser.d/com.adobe.versioncueCS3.monitor.plist
    18/4/08 1:01:22 PM com.apple.launchd[71] (0x1010d0.VersionCueCS3monitor) Failed to check-in!
    18/4/08 1:01:25 PM iChatAgent[106] WARNING: AbstractService loginIfAvailable: SCNetworkCheckReachabilityByName failed!
    18/4/08 1:01:26 PM iChatAgent[106] WARNING: AbstractService loginIfAvailable: SCNetworkCheckReachabilityByName failed!
    18/4/08 1:01:31 PM com.apple.SystemStarter[28] Starting Aladdin USB daemon
    18/4/08 1:01:51 PM com.apple.launchctl.System[2] BootCacheControl: could not fetch history: Cannot allocate memory
    18/4/08 1:01:51 PM com.apple.launchctl.System[2] BootCacheControl: could not stop cache/fetch history: Cannot allocate memory
    I have a few questions based on the above:
    1. What is kdcmond, and why can't it find the host name?
    2. Why is the error message "Failed to check-in!" for Adobe VersionCue appearing? (I've already specified in the VersionCue settings that I do not want it to activate anything on start-up.)
    3. What is "Aladdin USB daemon"?
    4. What is BootCacheControl, and what is with the "cannot allocate memory" errors?

    Okay, so after doing all of the above, the computer still takes between 40 seconds and 1 minute or so to boot up, and the VersionCue messages still appear. However I discovered that the "kdcmond cannot retrieve..." messages disappeared after I disabled my ethernet connections. So at least I know that that had nothing to do with the extended boot-up time.
    I have heard that the more RAM you have, the longer it takes to boot due to the RAM count. Since I have 10 GB, maybe this is why?
    I've included the most recent Console messages below:
    22/4/08 9:56:16 AM com.apple.launchctl.System[2] launchctl: Please convert the following to launchd: /etc/mach_init.d/dashboardadvisoryd.plist
    22/4/08 9:56:16 AM com.apple.launchd[1] (com.adobe.versioncueCS3) Unknown key: ServiceDescription
    22/4/08 9:56:16 AM com.apple.launchd[1] (org.cups.cups-lpd) Unknown key: SHAuthorizationRight
    22/4/08 9:56:16 AM com.apple.launchd[1] (org.cups.cupsd) Unknown key: SHAuthorizationRight
    22/4/08 9:56:16 AM com.apple.launchd[1] (org.ntp.ntpd) Unknown key: SHAuthorizationRight
    22/4/08 9:56:39 AM com.apple.SystemStarter[28] Starting Aladdin USB daemon
    22/4/08 9:56:39 AM org.ntp.ntpd[25] Error : nodename nor servname provided, or not known
    22/4/08 9:56:39 AM com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.UserEventAgent-LoginWindow[74]) Exited: Terminated
    22/4/08 9:56:39 AM com.apple.launchctl.Aqua[90] launchctl: Please convert the following to launchd: /etc/machinit_peruser.d/com.adobe.versioncueCS3.monitor.plist
    22/4/08 9:56:42 AM com.apple.launchd[82] (0x1011e0.VersionCueCS3monitor) Failed to check-in!

Maybe you are looking for

  • Reading a Txt file from SDCard...advise sought.

    Hey, Just a quick post to see if any of you kind people would be able to help me out here. I'm intending to have a database (simply perhaps as just text in a .txt file) stored on my SDCard on my Palm and want to be able to read in that file and in tu

  • Language dropdown in Portal Masthead

    Is it possible to add a language dropdown in the masthead of the portal, wiht predetermined languages? This would be for existing users to change language on the fly. If possible, will it change the language in the user's profile? On the same note, i

  • Missing USB bracket

    This is something I asked support for... Support I recently purchased some MSI components from an outlet in Taiwan whilst traveling for business. Amongst these parts was a P31 Neo motherboard. The board itself is very good, however, it did not come w

  • What is BPE_ADPTER error

    In a http-XI scenario, in moni i can see Error_Category as BPE_ADPTER what is BPE_ADPTER error,

  • Selection of tools for web-service based applications

    Hi, I have 3 options now to develop web-service based applications, 1)Visual Composer 2)CAF 3)Web Dynpro Java Which is best for security, future-proofness at the same time feasible cost ?