{"title":"RAM and SSD Upgrades | Apple Mac Pro 2009 (Early) Quad-Core 2.93 GHz (MacPro4,1)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:red;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul class=\"rc_maxmem\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16GB (Apple Official)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48GB (RamCity Approved and Fully Tested)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* 64-bit mode is required to utilise more than 16GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul class=\"rc_exp\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e4 Sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul class=\"rc_stdmem\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e3GB (Removable)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPU\/Chipset:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul class=\"rc_cpu\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eSingle 2.93 GHz Intel Quad-core Xeon W3540 (Bloomfield\/Nehalem) processor\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBus Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul class=\"rc_bus\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSD - SATA 3.5-inch, SATA 2.5-inch 9.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSD - SATA 3.5-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMfr's System P\/N's:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul class=\"rc_MfrSysNo\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eMB871LL\/A; MB871T\/A; MB871X\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade Path:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul class=\"rc_upgrpath\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eSingle module configurations will not work.  At least two RAM modules must be installed.   Virtually any configuration up to 48GB can be reached using  2, 4, 8 and 16GB modules. 48GB max using three 16GB modules in this quad-core machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul class=\"rc_comments\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacPro4,1 Quad-core 2.93 GHz 2008 Model A1289  EMC 2314\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatest Supported OS:  OSX 10.11.x (El Capitan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEFI Architecture: 64-bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTALLATION GUIDES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.ramcity.com.au\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360001159416-Mac-Pro-2009-Quad-Core-RAM-Upgrade-Guide-MacPro4-1-\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRAM upgrade guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.ramcity.com.au\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360001153515-Mac-Pro-2009-HDD-SSD-Upgrade-Guide-MacPro4-1-\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHDD\/SSD upgrade guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.ramcity.com.au\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360001153535-Mac-Pro-2009-PCI-Express-Card-Install-Guide-MacPro4-1-\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePCI Express card upgrade guide\u003c\/a\u003e (for installing a blade SSD or GPU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAM Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eUp to 48GB of total RAM can be installed.  Single module setups will not work and there must be at least two RAM modules installed in the machine.  16GB ECC registered modules cannot be mixed with 4GB or 8GB ECC unbuffered modules.  No tools are required.  Follow this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.ramcity.com.au\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360001159416-Mac-Pro-2009-Quad-Core-RAM-Upgrade-Guide-MacPro4-1-\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguide\u003c\/a\u003e to install the RAM modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Speed Blade SSD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor a super-high speed \u003cstrong\u003ebootable\u003c\/strong\u003e storage solution, you can't go past a M.2 PCIe (AHCI) SSD.  It's compatible in any version of MacOS and in any of the square-shaped Mac Pro models from 2006 up to 2012, and also supports dual-SSD RAID 0 configurations for even higher speeds.  See the extensive review on how well these SSD's perform on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/barefeats.com\/hard183.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebarefeats.com\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLook left for the supported models of the Samsung XP941 or SM951 which, when combined with the Lycom \u003ca href=\"%5B%url%20type:'item'%20id:'DT-120'%20\/%%5D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDT-120\u003c\/a\u003e or Angelbird \u003ca href=\"%5B%url%20type:'item'%20id:'WIPX1-FWKF'%20\/%%5D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWIPX1-FWKF\u003c\/a\u003e PCIe adapter card, allow you to install and boot one (or more) of these SSD's in a spare PCIe slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTo install one of these cards, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.ramcity.com.au\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360001153535-Mac-Pro-2009-PCI-Express-Card-Install-Guide-MacPro4-1-\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePCI Express card install guide\u003c\/a\u003e for more information, and checkout the \u003ca href=\"%5B%url%20type:'item'%20id:'DT-120'%20\/%%5D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDT-120 product page\u003c\/a\u003e for an extensive video on how to populate it with a blade SSD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHDD-\u0026gt;HDD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe Mac Pro 2009 models have a 640GB 3.5-inch factory HDD with a 3 Gb\/s SATA port, with 3 additional HDD storage bays.   Due to the different screw hole patterns on larger capacity drives, only the 1\/2\/4TB WD Blue or WD Black models are compatible with the original drive sled design.  However, for 2009 and later model Mac Pros, you can purchase a replacement \u003ca href=\"%5B%url%20type:'item'%20id:'OWCMPRODBKTLG6'%20\/%%5D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edrive bracket\u003c\/a\u003e which is compatible with the alternative screw hole design on larger capacity 6TB\/8TB\/10TB hard drives.   To upgrade the existing HDD, purchase a \u003ca href=\"\/data-storage\/internal-hard-drives\/3.5-inch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elarger 3.5-inch HDD\u003c\/a\u003e and follow this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.ramcity.com.au\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360001153515-Mac-Pro-2009-HDD-SSD-Upgrade-Guide-MacPro4-1-\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguide\u003c\/a\u003e to install it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDD-\u0026gt;SSD\u003c\/strong\u003e (replace or add in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTo upgrade the factory 3.5-inch HDD to an SSD, purchase any \u003ca href=\"\/data-storage\/internal-solid-state-drives\/2.5-inch-sata\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2.5-inch SSD\u003c\/a\u003e.  You will also need either the \u003ca href=\"%5B%url%20type:'item'%20id:'NWTADPTADRV'%20\/%%5D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOWC Adaptadrive\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"%5B%url%20type:'item'%20id:'MPSB'%20\/%%5D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAngelbird SSD Bay\u003c\/a\u003e to properly adapt your new SSD to fit the Mac Pro drive sled.  Follow this \u003ca href=\"guides\/apple\/mac-pro\/2008-hdd-upgrade-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehdd install guide\u003c\/a\u003e to install the SSD as the procedure is the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTo clone your existing OS\/app setup from your old HDD to the new HDD \/ SSD, purchase a \u003ca href=\"%5B%url%20type:'item'%20id:'27UTS'%20\/%%5D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecloning cable\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/accessories\/external-drive-enclosures\/for-2.5-inch-drives\"\u003e2.5-inch HDD\/SDD enclosure\u003c\/a\u003e to connect your new SSD to your mac, (or just install it in a spare internal drive bay) then use the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shirt-pocket.com\/SuperDuper\/SuperDuperDescription.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSuper Duper app\u003c\/a\u003e  to perform the clone, then switch the drives or change the startup volume.   If you don't plan to keep them installed internally, your old 3.5-inch HDD's can be housed in \u003ca href=\"\/accessories\/external-drive-enclosures\/for-3.5-inch-drives\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis 3.5-inch HDD enclosure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraphics Card Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe MacPro4,1 factory GPU is a Nvidia GeForce GT 120 with 512MB GDDR3 RAM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eA tried and tested option for upgrading the GPU (if you can still find one) is the EVGA Geforce GTX 680 with 2GB (or 4GB) DDR5 VRAM which offers considerable performance improvements.  Note, if the GPU is meant for PC (rather than a rare made-for-mac version), then it will work out-of-the-box on your Mac, but you won't be able to see boot screens (if you want to run bootcamp), single user or verbose mode.    To access these features, you will need to flash the GPU with a custom Apple ROM from a windows machine.  (Do this at your own risk, as it will void your warranty!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eInstructions for flashing a GTX680 are \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/forums.macrumors.com\/threads\/gtx680-4gb-rom-image-full-boot-screens-full-clock-rates-pci-e-2-0-5gt-s.1603260\/page-4#post-17832428\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"micron-8gb-1x-8gb-ddr3-1066-pc3-8500-1-5v-dr-x8-ecc-240-pin-eudimm-ram-module","title":"Micron 8GB (1x 8GB) DDR3-1066 PC3-8500 1.5V DR x8 ECC 240-pin EUDIMM RAM Module","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDramatically improve performance and handle larger user and application workloads in your mission critical workstations and servers with this \u003cstrong\u003e8GB (1x 8GB) Apple Series DDR3 1066 MT\/s 240-pin EUDIMM RAM module\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eMicron \u003c\/strong\u003e. This Dual rank, x8 configuration RAM module is for use in DDR3 compatible systems and operates at 1066 MT\/s with an overall transfer rate of PC3-8500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis RAM module also operates at a standard voltage of 1.5V and is designed to allow you to run more applications simultaneously, switch between them faster, and provide a smoother computing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"table table-responsive table-condensed table-striped table-bordered\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"25%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart No.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMT9JSF12872AZ-1G1F1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"25%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003e8GB (1x 8GB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDDR3-1066 -1066MT\/s - 1067MT\/s - PC3-8500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDDR3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eError Correction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eECC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnbuffered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240-pin EUDIMM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual rank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePieces in Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can verify the compatibility of this RAM module in a number of ways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRamCity Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to see all guaranteed compatible RAM upgrades for your brand and model system or motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch online to see if this product is on the QVL (Qualified Vendor List) for your system or motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/\/\/help.ramcity.com.au\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360001148956-Contact-Us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact\u003c\/a\u003e one of our Upgrade Evangelists for an expert opinion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003eWhy is the speed of this RAM module shown as 1066 MT\/s instead of 1066 Mhz?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to measuring DDR RAM speed, MT\/s and MHz are used interchangeably, which is not actually correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDDR stands for double data rate which means data is transfers on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal. Meaning that the transfer rate is roughly twice the speed of the I\/O bus clock. This RAM module runs at 533MHz per second, but the effective rate is 1066 megatransfers per second (MT\/s) because there are 533 million rising edges per second and 533 million falling edges per second of a clock signal running at 533 MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003eSave 25% and more over buying a pre-configured server or workstation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMemory and storage account for over half of a typical server’s bill of materials (BOM) cost. Your CTO wants to keep a lid on spending but you need hardware that delivers the performance that your users need. By purchasing servers or workstations with minimal preinstalled components and then installing Mushkin server memory, you can save 25% or more on your RAM costs – and maintain your OEM server warranties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003eBut don't I need to buy RAM and Storage components from my OEM to maintain the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to how you can upgrade a system’s preinstalled processor or graphics card and choose whichever brand you want, you can also do the same with memory and storage. Laws in Australia, U.S. and all over the world protect comsumers and businesses so that you can swap out manufacturer pre-installed components for more cost-effective third-party components and still retain your product’s warranty. In practical terms, this means you can upgrade to Mushkin brand memory without voiding your system’s original warranty. Don’t just take our word for it though, here’s what the manufacturer warranties say:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/h20564.www2.hpe.com\/hpsc\/doc\/public\/display?docId=c02978487\u0026amp;lang=en-us\u0026amp;cc=us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHP Warranty Statement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dell.com\/learn\/us\/en\/uscorp1\/terms-conditions\/art-limited-hardware-warranties\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDell Warranty Statement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www-947.ibm.com\/systems\/support\/machine_warranties\/faq_upgrade_and_software.html#thirdpartymem\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIBM\/Lenovo Warranty Statement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/legal\/warranty\/products\/mac-english.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApple Warranty Statement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/prod_warranty09186a00800b5594.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCisco Warranty Statement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Micron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39260068675618,"sku":"MT9JSF12872AZ-1G1F1","price":138.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/products\/MT9JSF12872AZ-1G1F1-lg.jpg?v=1614915452"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/collections\/162056.jpg?v=1575486661","url":"https:\/\/www.ramcity.com.au\/collections\/apple-mac-pro-2009-early-quad-core-2-93-ghz-macpro4-1\/speed_ddr3-1066.oembed","provider":"RamCity.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}