MacPro Requires restart//Replace Memory cards?!

Ok; I've posted before..but since, I've done these things: Apple Repair ,,, Disk Utility Repair...tests...all these things. Everything looks ok.
But, ok My Mac PRO ( on Snow Leopard..10.6.8   and if I leave' the computr IDYLL for 20 minutes or more, the power button slowly blinks..and whole
computer is frozen. Nothing works, not even ESC. +Command + Option'   Nothing.     IF this problem IS the RAM, is it PERFECTLY acceptable to just run to the
store and buy new Memory cards/ 512 each?   I have four- installed now.   If it IS bad RAM, can I just assume buying new chips and this 'frozen problem will
go away? ( The Mac store wants me to lug in my computer for diagnostic tests for $130. should I just buy the New RAM? thx in advanc.. Larry NYC

Have you turned off sleep? Most issues like this are caused by USB or firewire devices that do not support sleep.
Your Mac Pro 65 lb. tower has Error Correcting Code (ECC) RAM. it keeps a count of memory errors. Double-bit errors will cause a kernel panic that leaves a "suicide note" with a reason.
Do you have any evidence that memory is the problem? If no, why would you replace the memory?
An Appointement at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store for an evaluation is FREE, in or out of warranty. What's this $130 baloney?

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