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PHoynak
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Nov 6, 2007, 10:30 PM
 
I just got a new Macbook (2.16 C2D, 1 GB Ram). I think the total ram it can handle is 2gb. Is it worth the cost to max out the ram? Once I can afford it I want to get a USB TV tuner and use it to record TV Shows, Movies and import them into my iTunes on my Mac Mini (Core Solo).
     
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Nov 6, 2007, 10:58 PM
 
I believe that the max ram it can take is 4GB. You will definitely thank yourself if you go up to 2 GB of ram. I don't think 4BG is necessary. Others may disagree though.
     
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Nov 6, 2007, 11:01 PM
 
you will be more pleased with performance if you get 2 GB
     
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Nov 7, 2007, 06:49 AM
 
You can put 3GB of RAM into it:
Performance testing of Apple MacBook Core Duo and Core 2 Duo Models with various Memory configurationsOtherWorldComputing.com
     
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Nov 7, 2007, 04:45 PM
 
Your MacBook supports 3GB RAM (2+1). You can physically install 2x2, but you'll only be able to use 3GB. Given how cheap RAM is, it's worth it.
     
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Nov 7, 2007, 08:09 PM
 
Two gigs is plenty for most tasks, but definitely upgrade from 1.

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Nov 8, 2007, 06:57 PM
 
Originally Posted by mduell View Post
Your MacBook supports 3GB RAM (2+1). You can physically install 2x2, but you'll only be able to use 3GB. Given how cheap RAM is, it's worth it.
The Nov 2007 revision does support a full 4GB.
     
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Nov 8, 2007, 07:35 PM
 
Originally Posted by yticolev View Post
The Nov 2007 revision does support a full 4GB.
Right, but the OP has a 2.16Ghz model, so it can't be the late 2007 revision.
     
   
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