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.

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So with the Mac Pro out, my preferred RAM source, OWC (aka MacSales) stocked up on day one.
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(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 Mountain Lion checks for original hardware?? (problem with third-party ram)

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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.
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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.

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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

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?
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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.

If I increase my laptop ram to third party ram my warranty affected or not

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I am Ved from India (Delhi). I have purchase Hp 2230tx laptop in Jan'2013, Its ram is 2gb thats is too low according to my usage.
But i have 4gb extra third party ram. If I install this ram in my laptop, "MY LAPTOP WARRANTY AFFECTED OR NOT".
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No, upgrading the RAM will not void the warranty of your notebook. The RAM you install will have it's own warranty and will not be covered by HP.
If you have to send the notebook in for repair, they will require the original RAM be installed.

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https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/5e514b57-0701-0010-3796-deb3636835fa
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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?
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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.
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