[Simon]

Originally Posted by hfaze 

Will this setup work? If so, does it matter which slot the 1gb DIM goes in (top or bottom?)!

Yes, it will work.

According to this Apple page your machine supports up to 2 GB. It doesn't matter which slot you use.

[outthere]

guys,

i wanted to boost my sister's MB (the newest version) so i ordered a 1GB RAM from newegg. thing is that i thought the MB was similar to my MBP and originally had 1X1GB inside (one slot is empty.) but it turned out that the MB has 2X512Mb , which leads to the question: should i replace one of the 512 ones with the 1GB i just bought anyway, or they have to be equally paired (either 2X512 or 2X1GB)?

thanks a lot!

[mduell]

Originally Posted by outthere 

i wanted to boost my sister's MB (the newest version) so i ordered a 1GB RAM from newegg. thing is that i thought the MB was similar to my MBP and originally had 1X1GB inside (one slot is empty.) but it turned out that the MB has 2X512Mb , which leads to the question: should i replace one of the 512 ones with the 1GB i just bought anyway, or they have to be equally paired (either 2X512 or 2X1GB)?

The MacBooks have always shipped with two modules because it improves performance, particularly for the graphics card. Upgrading to 1GB+512MB will work fine, but it will incur a hit in graphics performance.

[outthere]

thank you, mduell.
i should have opened the thing beforehand
anyway, i'm ordering the second one.
cheers!

[outthere]

and one more thing, what are the differences between these two?
is the lower the cas latency the faster the speed?

[Simon]

You need the one on the top: 667MHz PC2 5300. The bottom one will not work in your MB.

[outthere]

thank you, Simon.
i didn't know that until now, i just take a look at the MB, and you are right. i already ordered the thing last night but somehow i luckily got the right one, phew heheh

[Simon]

You just gotta be lucky sometimes.

[Dark Goob]

I put 2 2GB PQI DIMMS in my MacBook Pro 2.4GHZ, and it runs like a charm. The RAM modules had the same logo as the Apple ones I pulled out of the computer.

I think in general, the cheaper Taiwanese RAM companies like Transcend and PQI are very good. you have to realize that Kingston and Crucial are just re-branding the same RAM that PQI are selling. It's just closer to the source if you get the Taiwanese, that's why it's cheaper -- one less middle man.

-=DG=-

[M4LFUNCT10N]

Am I smoking crack? When did MBP ram drop so much in price? OWC has a 4GB(2x2GB) for $95, plus $20 rebate if you send in your 2GB(2x1GB). So $75... or $107 for the 4GB kit from Crucial. I almost feel like I'm robbing someone at that price. 4GB for under $100?

4.0GB (2GB+2GB Kit) PC2-5300 DDR2 667MHz... (53IM2DDR4GBK) at OWC

[ghporter]

No crack. You just have to be on your toes sometimes. RAM prices can be stuck in a rut or really volatile. Which is of course when you need to pay attention on a fairly frequent basis and pounce on deals when they show up. My purchase of 2X2GB for a total of about $70 after rebate is beginning to sound like it's a bit pricey, and that was only about a month ago.

[mduell]

Originally Posted by M4LFUNCT10N 

Am I smoking crack? When did MBP ram drop so much in price? OWC has a 4GB(2x2GB) for $95, plus $20 rebate if you send in your 2GB(2x1GB). So $75... or $107 for the 4GB kit from Crucial. I almost feel like I'm robbing someone at that price. 4GB for under $100?

4.0GB (2GB+2GB Kit) PC2-5300 DDR2 667MHz... (53IM2DDR4GBK) at OWC

2GB DDR2 SO-DIMM prices cratered about a half year ago; there's currently a huge glut in the DRAM market and a few OEMs are going to move their laptops to 2x2GB base this quarter.
Newegg has 2x2GB for $70 with no exchange/rebate nonsense (save another $5 if you want to do a mail-in rebate), so you can keep your 2x1GB or eBay it or make keychains out of it or whatever.

[Simon]

Originally Posted by M4LFUNCT10N 

Am I smoking crack? When did MBP ram drop so much in price? OWC has a 4GB(2x2GB) for $95, plus $20 rebate if you send in your 2GB(2x1GB). So $75... or $107 for the 4GB kit from Crucial. I almost feel like I'm robbing someone at that price. 4GB for under $100?

Nope. It's just a great time to buy RAM right now.

I managed to find 2x2GB Kingston SO-DIMM for $90 in Europe. Now I just need to find out how to make earrings out of those 1 GB sticks.

[iChelle]

hi guys,
just stopped by macworld today and could not resist stopping by to pick up some RAM at the OWC booth. i got a 4gb pair for $85. i just installed it and now my macbook pro is screaming. just wondering if anyone has gotten RAM from OWC and if it's reliable/compatible?
lmk,
m

[Simon]

OWC has a very good reputation. They're not the cheapest, but quality is just fine. Enjoy your loaded MBP.

[iChelle]

hey simon thanks!
after loading it up last night, i tried to use as many apps as i could and run iTunes in the background. no skips, no blips, no nothing. it's solid! and super fast! i love it!!! go macworld!!!

[IonCable]

Originally Posted by mduell 

The MacBooks have always shipped with two modules because it improves performance, particularly for the graphics card. Upgrading to 1GB+512MB will work fine, but it will incur a hit in graphics performance.

Not totally true. I have a MacBook Pro 2.16 GHZ Core 2 Dual with 1GB DDR2 667 MHZ ram in 1 slot and the other empty. Got it from Apple.

[dmo]

I'm happy with my purchases.

[macfantn]

2GB kit (1GBx2), 200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 upgrades for Apple MacBook 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (13-inch White) MB062LL/B Laptop/Notebook, CT744381 from Crucial.com

is this just as good as the ram apple uses?

[macfantn]

am i better with this?

Newegg.com - Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Memory for Apple Notebook Model KTA-MB667K2/2G - Retail

[MacosNerd]

I prefer either crucial or OWC.
I'm a big believer in that you get what you pay for and while I don't want to pay apple prices for thier memory. Crucial and OWC offer high quality ram with a lifetime guarantee and top notch support.