Samsung Ram?

[Wilson]

I have a Rev A. Dual 2.0 G5 and I'm looking to get some extra ram. Does anyone know if the ram that comes in the machine is Samsung? If it is, then I guess there would be nothing wrong with getting two extra sticks of 512MB of Samsung ram.

If someone can give me some feedback here, that would be great.

Thanks.

 

[Chaszmyr]

As long as the RAM's specs are right it doesn't matter who manufactures it.

For getting extra RAM, i would strongly recommend Crucial

 

[Wilson]

I'm planning to get the SAMSUNG 512MB PC3200 DDR400 184PIN OEM
512MB Module, PC3200, DDR400, 184-pin, OEM Packaging and it goes for $85.59USD at http://www.ncix.com.

Do those specs look okay for the rev A G5 2.0?

I would buy from crucial but I live in Canada and I believe that they charge extra to ship it over here. Ncix is Canadian and I was having a hard time finding a canadian place to purchase my ram.

 

[solvs]

Samsung RAM should be fine, as long as it's good quality DDR 400MHz. Most of the RAM out there is just repackaged Samsung anyway.

 

[Nermal]

I always use Samsung memory, since it's the same brand Apple uses. No compatibility problems

 

[Chaszmyr]

Just make sure you buy it in pairs and that it's non-parity

 

[Abstract]

Yeah, if you want 1GB of RAM, buy 2 x 512MB sticks of RAM. Don't buy a 1GB stick and leave the other one empty. I read that filling both RAM slots is better for the iMac, so I'm just going to take a guess and assume that this is also true of the G5 PM.

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

I have the Samsung 1gb module from OWC for my PB 12" rev. B, and no problems. OWC service was great, and knowledgeable.

 

[makisushi]

Samsung manufactures solid memory. Go for it.

 

[Wilson]

Just make sure you buy it in pairs and that it's non-parity

How would I know if it's non-parity? The only information about the ram is this "SAMSUNG 512MB PC3200 DDR400 184PIN OEM
512MB Module, PC3200, DDR400, 184-pin, OEM Packaging".

Do you think it's safe to buy two of these?

Thanks for all your replies.

 

[Chaszmyr]

I think it should be fine