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OWC RAM - Apple Qualified vs. Apple Certified?
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damiensmunki
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Sep 20, 2007, 02:49 AM
 
Hi, guys... I ordered a 4GB (2x2) kit from OWC earlier today, and it should arrive tomorrow. I was just looking over their site again, when I realized that some of their RAM is "Apple Certified," and some is "Apple Qualified." I'm paranoid now, because I ordered the "qualified" RAM. Does anyone know the difference? Anyone used the "qualified" stuff? Thanks for any clarification.
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Sep 20, 2007, 09:02 AM
 
If you actually clicked on the links that read "Apple Qualified" and "Apple Certified" on the table listing memory options, you'd get the answer to your question.

Apple Certified:
Netlist supplies these same modules to Apple for use in systems factory configured with additional memory. Equipped with Netlist's unique Apple Qualified Heat-Spreader, these modules come off the same line as the module produced for Apple and are subject to the additional post-production certification testing which Apple requires.

Apple Qualified:
These premium modules fully meet and/or exceed all Apple specifications for use in the Mac Pro Quad Xeon for a liftetime of high-performance, reliable operation. Use of the best major brand components and a true Apple Qualified Heat-Spreader ensure you can utilize these modules with full confidence.

In short, you should be fine.
     
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Sep 23, 2007, 03:42 PM
 
I put the exact chips in mine too. No problems at all. If only I have Leopard as well, then I could really do something with all that RAM. I am so tired of "out of memory" errors!
     
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Sep 23, 2007, 07:38 PM
 
I have 2GB of the Netlist (Apple Certified) memory in my MacPro and have had no problems.
     
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Sep 24, 2007, 12:49 AM
 
According to OWC, neither of them do anything negative to your warranty with Apple, if the MP is still under warranty. i.e. they're both properly certified. To be sure you might want to check with Apple somehow? It confused me too.
     
   
 
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