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Mac Mini (Dual HD) and Samsung RAM incompatible
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Apr 21, 2011, 09:34 AM
 
Hi,

I have the latest Mac Mini server 2.66ghz, Dual 500gb HD, model: MC438LL/A

I have been using Crucial 8gb (2x4GB) for awhile PC3 1066 CL7.

I recently tried switching to Samsung MV-3T4G4 with problems.

I have 4 individual sticks of this Samsung RAM. If I put a single DIMM in the machine, it chimes. If I put both in together, it chimes.

Only when I stick a crucial stick and a Samsung stick in together does it work okay.

Any help?

thanks,
Ben
     
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Apr 21, 2011, 10:37 AM
 
The obvious question is why change it if it was working? If it ain't broke....

I had 8GB of 1333MHz in my 1066MHz MBP and it was flaky as hell. Swapped it out for 8GB of 1066 and it runs beautifully. I don't think the 1066 Macs like the newer stuff.
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