Can RAM for the previous Mac Pros be used in the new revisions?

I ordered a Mac Pro last month along with 2 4GB RAM kits from Crucial (see details below)
4GB kit (2GBx2), 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 memory module
Module Size: 4GB kit (2GBx2)
Package: 240-pin DIMM
Feature: DDR2 PC2-5300
Specs: DDR2 PC2-5300 • CL=5 • Fully Buffered • ECC • DDR2-667 • 1.8V • 256Meg x 72
The RAM has arrived but the Mac Pro is yet to ship and today I received an email from Apple I can:
1. Keep your original Mac Pro order at the same price.
2. Cancel this order and place an order for the new Mac Pro.
The RAM kits cost me £360 already so i hope i can use use the sticks in the new machine. Anyone know the answer to this? Before I decide what to do.
Thanks...

Memory page updated:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304235
Crucial should be understanding, one of the best in customer support - and satisfaction. And most likely to have worked with Apple to have chips.
DDR2 PC2-6400/DDRII-800
This is NOT for Apple Mac Pro, just an "example."
Corsair TWIN2XP2048-6400C4 $198 for 2 x 1GB
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=85025-21

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