Third party ram + apple ram?

I'm thinking about buying a macbook pro with the standard 1 stick of 1 gig ram, but third party solutions for the remaining slot looks much cheaper. Will putting 1 gig of apple ram + 1 gig of nonapple ram together cause any problems? Has anyone done this and had any issues? Thanks.

Apple don't make ram themselves. They supply Samsung, Hynix, Nanya and Micron (which is also Crucial) as standard -so any of these will be as supplied by Apple.
Some respected retailers sell these and then certain other 3rd part ram which they have extensively tested - such as ramjet and owc (macsales).
If you stick to one of the brands that Apple supplies or one of these respected 3rd parties, you should be fine. Some very cheap ram may cause problems.
Best of luck.

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Third Party Plug Ins & RAM

Hi Guys
My MBP is about a year old now with 2GB RAM and 2.4 GHZ processor.
Until recently I have been running Logic very nicely for my needs, generally 15-20 audio or software instruments tracks with overloading a rather rare occurance. This is with pretty much zero third party plug-ins.
Recently however I purchased EWQLSO silver play edition and have found overloading to be occuring to a quite undesirable degree (with maybe only 3-4 EW instances). Firstly can I clarify that this is simply down to the fact that EW is very CPU hungry? This overloading seems a little extreme, but my sytem is otherwise ok.
As such I am considering upgrading to 4GB RAM and I was wondering will this be worth it and improve my situation here?
I also notice that memory from Apple is rather expensive and is available cheaper elsewhere...is it safe for me to change the memory myself (I don't really trust myself a friend upgraded his RAM manually from a cheap website and encountered one or two problems)?...Also will an upgrade to just 3GB be beneficial at all...I have read that it is better for the RAM in each slot to be identical?
Any other general advise I would very much appreciate.:)
Sam

So far, no one has mentioned "multitimbral" in this thread. I don't know if your third-party software instruments are multitimbral, but if they are, this may even solve your entire problem all by itself. (If your soft instruments are NOT multitimbral, then this won't help at all.)
I also recommend MAXING out your ram, which is ALWAYS a good idea.
IF your instrument has multitimbral capability (Kontakt Player 2, SampleTank, and many others do), then you'll need to read all about it in their manuals, as each one uses a different method of set-up for Logic. Logic plays multitimbral instruments quite nicely.
Basically, this method allows you to use the multitimbral software instrument only ONCE, for up to 16 separate instrument tracks, thereby saving a lot of ram, since the instrument itself takes up so much ram. To do this, you'll need to create your software instrument track(s) as multitimbral in Logic when you create the tracks, then within the individual software instrument itself, you'll have to assign ascending midi channels to ascending pairs of outputs. In other words, midi channel 1 will be assigned to outputs 1-2, midi channel 2 will be assigned to outputs 3-4, etc., all the way through outputs 31-32 assigned to midi channel 16.
Setting this up takes some time, so when you're done, save it as a TEMPLATE in Logic.
Then to MIX each channel separately, you'll need to create a special AUX channel for each track. In Logic, this means you'll have TWO tracks for each instrument: one for the midi data, and one for mixing, effects, etc. But it saves a TON of ram over using a software instrument instance for each track.
I'll search for an earlier thread in this forum, if it still exists, for more details on how to do this, and post the link here if I find it.
DS9

Third-Party (and Apple) books and manuals

Which books and manuals for Logic Pro really stand out as very complete/detailed and yet easy to use and easy to find things (well indexed)?
PowerMac G4 MDD Mac OS X (10.4.5)

The pdfs are searchable. It's terribly useful. I am on the page I need to be before I could walk to the bookshelf. AND crossreferences abound are diplayed in the drawer.
Cheers

Third party RAM for my Mac Pro

I have a 1st generation Dual-Core 2.66GHz/4GB Mac Pro desktop. I want to install 16 GB total, from a third party. I'm not very computer savvy... and I'm not sure which third party offers the ram most suitable for my particular machine, or which pairs I'm better off purchasing, etc. If anyone knowledgeable enough to put me in the right direction could give me some advice I'de really appreciate their input. Thanks guys.

You will need 667MHz FB-DIMMs. If you are thinking about upgrading to a 2nd gen MacPro, then you can get 800MHz ones. In 1st gen they will operate at 667MHz but you will be able to swap them into a 2nd gen if anything. If you are not planning to upgrade anytime soon, then forget what I just said and go for teh 667MHz ones.
If you are not planning to ever want more than 16GB RAM, then 8x2GB is a good choice. Or you can get 4x4GB.
Now, there is Apple Certified and Apple Qualified FB-DIMMs. Its basically the same thing but Apple Certified ones are much more expensive just because they are "certified" by Apple. Qualified memory is the same thing, but it has not been certified by Apple. Same reason why Apple brand memory is much more expensive. I am using qualified memory myself.
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Mac-Pro-Memory
Hope this helps.

Has anyone had problems with Domayne using generic third party RAM for memory upgrades? My RAM is now faulty and had to be removed, but Apple wont replace it under Apple Care because its not a genuine component?

The computer was purchased in the knowledge that all components and hardware were genuine and subsequently covered by the Apple Care warranty.
Domayne replaced the genuine components (8GB stick) with generic components (2x 16GB sticks) to save money and boost margin.
Apple should not allow this misleading, profiteering behaivour. This behaviour is brand damaging. Apple must maintain more control over their supply chain.
Has anyone had any expirenece with this problem?
Has anyone made Domayne or other third party resellers acountable for this misleading behaviour?
Thank you.

Stick with Brand name RAM and reputable distributors. Mac is finicky about low quality RAM
Try OWC http://www.macsales.com/
Crucial http://www.crucial.com/
Most RAM comes with Lifetime guarenntee so return it where you got it.

Third-party RAM versus Apple RAM

Hey everyone,
Excuse me if this has been answered before, I did a search and didn't really find what I was looking for.
I'm about to buy a new MBP and I would like to know how people think the quality of third-party RAM (Crucial and the like) fares against the quality of Apple RAM. As I know all of you know, I would save a couple hundred dollars going with a third-party vendor. But, almost everyone I've spoken with has told me that with RAM you "get what you pay for." Well, can anyone be more specific? What is so much better about the Apple RAM, if indeed it is that much better?
Thanks!
Ian

I've just done exactly the same - new MBP with 2Gb and then bought a 4Gb kit for £50 (about $100) from Crucial. Fitted in 5 minutes, all working well. Saved around £200 ($400) against buying a 4Gb unit and still have 2 x 1Gb spare for 'future use' somewhere...
I've always bought 3rd party RAM for my 10+ PCs over the years, never had any issue at all. Apple don't make their own memory - they buy in the chips just like everyone else.
I love my Macs, but the obscene markup they place on RAM to catch those who are not comfortable with taking a few screws out of the Mac does irritate me.

What third party RAM is equal to "1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4x8GB" for the NEW, 27" 2014 4K iMAC and is it advisable to buy instead of the Apple upgraded RAM?

What third party RAM is as good as the "1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4x8GB" upgrade that Apple offers for the NEW, 27" 2014 5K iMAC Retina?
And is it advisable to buy instead of the Apple upgraded RAM? (my understanding is that third party RAM is not as costly).

go with one of the quality sources for ram OWC and Crucial are very well thought of
your options with the 5K when you buy it are
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
16GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x8GB [Add $200.00]
32GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4x8GB [Add $600.00]
you might want to go with the 16GB option when you buy if you know you might want to go to 32GB some day as that will get you to 32zb at the lowest cost. or you can start with the 8 and add 8GB sticks as you need them but if you are not happy stopping at 20GB you will end up with a pair of 4GB sticks to try to sell on ebay... or if you are lazy like me you get a couple of extra xmas tree ornaments.. i have 35 years of ram methods on my tree now dating back to the extra ram for my Apple ][ extra 8k and not a few obsolete processor ornaments too... dress em up with glitter so they sparkle
this is the owc page for ram for the 5k iMachttp://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/iMac/Retina-5K/DDR3L
8.0GB PC3-12800 1600MHz SO Kit (4GB x 2) w/Lifetime Warranty
Same Day
$99.79
12.0GB PC3-12800 1600MHz SO Kit (4GB + 8GB) w/Lifetime Warranty
Same Day
$147.50
16GB PC3-12800 1600MHz SO Kit (8GB x 2) w/Lifetime Warranty
Same Day
$197.99
32GB PC3-12800 1600MHz SO Kit (8GB x 4) w/Lifetime Warranty
Same Day
$395.00

Third Party RAM from DMS

Hello,
I have been reading all the threads about third party RAM and was checking to see if anyone has had any luck with the 8GB kit from Data Memory Systems. I have had good luck with RAM from them in the past, but the Mac Pro stuff sounds like a whole new barrel of monkeys.
This is what I have been looking at:
8GB Kit (4 x 2GB) DDR2-667 (PC2-5300) CL5 1.8v 240 Pin ECC FBDIMM (FullyBuffered) Apple Approved
DDR2 667MHz fully-buffered ECC Memory w/ Apple Approved Heat Sink
This kit consists of four 2GB FBDIMMs.
NOTE: For Apple users. These FBDIMMs use an Apple Approved Heat Sink manufactuered by Netlist. They have been tested and Approved by Apple.
It sounds good to me, but I thought I would see if anyone has had recent experience with it before I shell out the 1800 bucks.
Thanks!
MacPro 2.66 4 GB RAM Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Every day or two I am seeing ECC correctable errors (2) from one of the OWC 1GB DIMMs.
With today's prices and how this is 'new territory' for most of these vendors, FBDIMMs being a small market, that while OWC's look very similar and nicely constructed - they may not be. But OWC is so close that a 3PM order gets here the next day... I decided to give their RAM a try and my business instead of Crucial this time.
I'm sure the specs read nice. But before putting US$2,000 or something on the line...
Not sure what the status of "correctable" errors and how concerned I should be. So I have been running Memtest to try and "hit" just that DIMM - hard.

Third Party RAM Design and Risk

So with the Mac Pro out, my preferred RAM source, OWC (aka MacSales) stocked up on day one.
OWC Mac Pro RAM Upgrades
(Note the heat sink design)
I thought "Great, they already have RAM for it, so when I eventually get one I wont have to pay the enormous amount Apple charges for some reason." But then I saw this little note on the the online Apple Store:
Please note: Apple created a more robust thermal specification for the Mac Pro FB-DIMM heat sinks that provide more efficient cooling than many other FB-DIMMs. These FB-DIMMs require less airflow to stay cool and allow the internal fans to spin at slower speeds, improving system acoustics. FB-DIMMs made by other manufacturers that do not include a sufficient heat sink may cause the fans to run faster (and louder) or the memory chips to run slower so as not to overheat.
And you can see what they mean by that.
So are they saying that an FB-DIMM without a heat sink or one good enough is not approved, or that their design is most likely the only that will work well? Compare the two heat sink designs and imagine the airflow on them.
On top of all this, Apple in general frowns upon third party RAM. When I told them my lower RAM slot has become defective, as soon as I told them the RAM was not directly from Apple, I was put in a "no sympathy bin".
All in all, where should current and prospective Mac Pro buyers get for their RAM?

Well, does this mean that we are better off only getting RAM from Apple for now until the third parties can extensively prove they are worthy?
Yes and no. What I would suggest that you do, and what I have done, is to buy the minimum RAM you can get away with from Apple and then wait for the 3rd parties for the rest. Fortunately for me that was 2GB so that's what I ordered. Given I've ordered both Airport and the ATI X1900XT I have probably 4+ weeks to change that if the 3rd parties come good in time (within 2 weeks or so). Either way though I'm not really bothered as I'll probably end up going to 4GB with all 512MB FB-DIMMs.
At some point the 3rd parties will get their heatsinks right and we'll all be in business… that you can be sure of.
The response from both Crucial and Kingston, by pulling their product, is the perfect example of why you go with the big guys and the properly rated RAM. Buying by spec alone like many do doesn't always work out as in this case.

Does adding third party ram void the warranty?

Will adding third party RAM, like Crucial, void the original Apple warranty or Apple Care warranty extension? Does the latency rate matter? Am adding a second stick of 512 mb ram to new iMac G5 (rev B actually). Is this ram ok for my iMac rev B as a second stick?
"Crucial 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered System Memory Model CT6464Z40B"

Adding third-party RAM to your machine won't void the warranty unless you damage the machine during the installation. That module matches the specifications your iMac calls for.
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Does Mountain Lion checks for original hardware?? (problem with third-party ram)

Hi all,
I am wondering if Mountain Lion does a hardware check for original hardware. I did a RAM upgrade 6 months ago (from 2x2Gb to 2x4Gb Dolphin 1333Mhz DDR3 on a an early 2011 MacBook Pro) and everything went smooth, I really noticed the upgraded performance.
My problem started after a firmware update (I was running Mountain Leopard). The system became really unstable, with a lot of programs crashing randomly and some crash black screens. I then decided to update to Mountain Lion with a fresh install to solve all the problems and clean up my computer.
I did it from a bootable USB drive using Lion Disk Maker and following these instructions with the harddrive completely formatted: How To Make A Bootable Disk Or USB Drive Of OS X Mountain Lion. The installation got stuck half way through and exited without any error message. After checking the log I got an error code (FAILED TO VERIFY ESSENTIALS PACKAGE). After diggin for a couple of days I found out in an old apple support discussion (Failed To Verify Essentials Package On Installation) that the problem could be the non-original RAM. I then replaced the RAM with the original one and finally was able to install the new OS without problems.
After the OS install and setting up my usual programs, I decided to go back to the upgraded RAM for extra performance and the crashes came back as before. So the newer RAM clearly caused the system to become unstable. So right now I am using the original RAM, I want to get extra RAM but not sure if it was a sporadic problem or it will happen with all the third party memories. Going to the official tecnical service will cost me more than 130€ while buying a third party RAM is around 40€. Is it really Apple pushing us to get original parts or I am just unlucky? Did someone else experienced something similar?

Well, the upgraded RAM worked properly for 5 months straight. I don´t think it is a problem of dirt on the contacts or improper seating. Having the RAM not working properly the same day I want to update the OS, without touching it would be too much of a coincidence I think.
I am going to try the third party RAM again to be sure, trying to clean the contacts just in case, I will post the outcome later.

Logic board and third party ram upgrade on Macbook

I bought a new macbook about a month ago and the only change i made to it was to install third party ram myself. The logic board broke on Friday. Apple was kind of enough to replace the logicboard for free even though I had third party ram in there which they said violated the warranty. I called other world computing where I bought the ram and they said there was no way the ram could be the cause of the logicboard failure even if I installed the ram wrong. Is this true?
My real question is what do I do now for upgrading my ram. Do I buy mac ram and pay the extra money or can I use third party ram and not have to worry about it causing damage to my system? Whatever the resolution I don't want to void the warranty in any way.

*"which they said violated the warranty."*
What they told you there is a load of crap. Installing RAM does not void the warranty. Even the RAM that Apple installs is from a third party.
*"can I use third party ram and not have to worry about it causing damage to my system?"*
Yes

Stock RAM or third party upgrade??

I'm going to be getting a new 2011 MBP 15". I am debating whether to upgrade to the 8gb RAM through my purchase with Apple or to get the standard 4GB and upgrade it myself with Crucial or something similar.
I know it will be cheaper to upgrade it myself, but I have read several reviews that there is a chance that the computer could have problems with freezing and crashing and other issues with self upgrades through reputable third party sellers like Crucial. If I do choose to upgrade myself then I loose the opportunity to get the "cheaper" upgrade through Apple. It is $180 (student discount) when you buy the laptop and $400 by itself.
The third party brands that I've found are for about $55-80.
Any suggestions or advice? Has anyone ever had a good or bad experience with upgrading the RAM on the latest 2011 MBP model?
Thanks!

The general consensus is to upgrade your MBP with third-party RAM.
OWC is a reliable source of MacBook RAM and will provide warranty if you have any problems.

Best Third Party Ram?

What brand do you think is the best third party ram? Is there a type that works the best in your experience with the MacBook Pro?

There is not one best.
Apple supply Samsung, Hynix, Micron (which is also Crucial) and Nanya as standard.
People also buy Kingston (not value ram). Other World Computing (www.macsales.com) supply Samsung and their own label ram which is guaranteed.
Samsung is good as it has a lifetime warranty. The correct Samsung 1gb is M470T2953CZ3-CE6.
If you are only adding one chip, I would say look to see what is already in your machine and match it if possible
I lean towards Samsung, but Apple have supplied me machines with Samsung, Hynix, Micron and Nanya and all have worked well.
I would be careful of other brands though, not because of quality, but compatibility.
Cheers.

"Grey Screen" issue attached to Third Party RAM?

Ran into an issue with my iMac. A few weeks back, when I started up my Mac, I got the "grey screen" brick wall, where the machine, for some reason, isn't seeing the operating system. Sometimes the flashing folder question mark, sometimes just grey. After a hard-reboot, things were okay.
But got progressively worse over the last three weeks. One reboot, went up to between 5 and 6 reboots just to get the CPU to see the hard disk. Stripped the machine, reinstalled the OS, did okay for only a day, and then back to the usual grey screen madness. Ran Disk Utility to repair my hard drive, sometimes I cant start-up without this process.
Did everything possible from the online troubleshooting pages on this issue... and finally pulled out my "third party" 1G RAM card... just as a final hoorah before packing it into the box for the Mac Store visit...
And now she starts up like a dream.
SO... would anybody know why in the heck a third-pary RAM card would affect my computer's ability to see the start-disk OS? Why, after pulling it out, would things be just fine? Should I just replace the RAM, or is it something else?
Strange, eh? --- Hit me with any thoughts you guys have. Thanks!

Welcome to the Forum.
If your 3rd party ram, or indeed any party ram was faulty then you might experience strange issues like this. Contact the people you got it from and see what they have to say - think of it as a faulty item and they should just offer to replace it for you.

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