RAM Memory question for Mac Pro 2.66 Ghz

Hi all. I've got a MacPro 2.66 Ghz machine and I'm wondering if I need more RAM. Depending on who I talk to, I get a different answer so I'm hoping for some educated opinions. I've been monitoring my system and I get the following numbers from the Activity Monitor:
Wired: 1.20 GB
Active: 1.81 GB
Inactive: 957 MB
Free: 53 MB
Although it appears I have quite a bit of memory between inactive and free, the computer at times performs "choppy" and slow. I get the "beachball" frequently. I've verified the disc volume and also verified permissions and there appears to be no issues.
Based on the fact that the computer is used heavily by two users, is there a possibility that I do need more RAM? Or should I run an diagnostic on the computer to confirm if there is another issue. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Hello wenwon (and welcome),
1. Assuming you've decided (wisely) to follow the suggestions to add RAM, I can only add that you should shop around - for only - "certified" RAM for your Mac Pro. Just for example, I've found macsales.com to be a good source: I bought 4 x 1 GB certified FB-DIMM w/ ECC RAM for a fraction of Apple installed price. Performance has been completely satisfactory.
Tips: adding RAM to the Mac Pro is easy & fast but must be done exactly to the instructions. macsales.com provides a good video tutorial which will help. Also, you will eventually hear that adding RAM causes more power consumption and higher running temp than, for example, adding hard drives. This is true: but read reviews such as the one on AMUG <http://www.amug.org/amug-web/html/amug/reviews/articles/intel/macpro/>, which allievates that concern.
2. I firmly agree with AjanovicH; don't jump on 10.5 as soon as it comes out. I had the chance to talk in person to a developer and he "seconded" my own "wait for maturity" standard. Besides, he also said that 10.4 has (obviously) reached full maturity and stability. How long you wait is up to you - just keep track of subsequent point releases (as in: 10.5.2, etc). And - do keep track of what's being said on the 10.5 Discussion threads and whatever other sources you find reliable. My own rule of thumb is to wait until the XX.x.5 release comes out. Minimizes the chance of spending time with problems which do come during the interim releases.

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thisisironclad wrote:
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thisisironclad wrote:
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thisisironclad wrote:
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