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birdyman18
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Sep 2, 2008, 03:58 PM
 
I was told by a Mac Genius at the Apple Store I need to get this to upgrade my ram:

http://store.apple.com/us/memorymodel/ME_13_2_0_MB_G2

But, my question will this be compatible with my Macbook, simply put are they the same?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&=0&=10&Page=3

Is it better to get the one off Apple's site or go with the other one?
     
mduell
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Sep 2, 2008, 06:52 PM
 
Apple memory prices are a scam, but the other memory you linked to is for destkops.

1GB isn't much of an upgrade from the 512MB I presume you have. If you have a Core 2 Duo MacBook I'd go with 4GB for $70.
     
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Sep 2, 2008, 10:07 PM
 
I have the older Macbook and I think max is 1GB (512 MB x 2), where can I get a good deal on some Macbook ram?
     
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Sep 2, 2008, 10:08 PM
 
Even the first-generation MacBook supports 2GB. Newegg is a good place to get RAM.
     
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Sep 2, 2008, 10:11 PM
 
Are you sure? My computer has a 2 GHZ Intel Core Duo processor and memory is 512 MB 667 MHZ DDR2 SDRAM. Can I get a link to the ram on Newegg, the selection is overwhelming.
     
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birdyman18  (op)
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Sep 2, 2008, 10:16 PM
 
Thanks, so I need 2 x 1GB then?
     
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Sep 2, 2008, 10:33 PM
 
yeah, that's fine.
We have a good RAM sticky here:
http://forums.macnn.com/69/mac-noteb...-ram-upgrades/
     
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Sep 2, 2008, 11:01 PM
 
Thanks again! Looking at this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820134372

What do you think?
     
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Sep 2, 2008, 11:07 PM
 
The Apple Store link you provided said second generation so I thought that may mean Core 2 Duo but I wasn't sure.

Heres's 2x1GB at Newegg for $35.

edit: What you found will work, but the Crucial I linked to is cheaper and better IMO.
     
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Sep 2, 2008, 11:09 PM
 
How's the brand Crucial? I think its a toss up between the two, but I really appreciate the help guys good looking out!!!
     
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Sep 2, 2008, 11:21 PM
 
Crucial is absolutely premium, at least when you buy it direct.
     
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Sep 2, 2008, 11:23 PM
 
I've also bought Crucial and have been pleased with them.
     
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Sep 2, 2008, 11:29 PM
 
So Crucial > Kensington, I'm good to go with the Crucial link? I know I ask a lot of questions, but just want to buy the right think ya know.
     
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Sep 3, 2008, 02:47 PM
 
Yes.
     
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Sep 3, 2008, 09:39 PM
 
Thanks guys, ended up getting the Crucial since you suggested it. I'll let you know how it performs from here on.
     
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Sep 4, 2008, 04:36 PM
 
will changing the ram void my Apple Care?
     
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Sep 4, 2008, 04:51 PM
 
No, but keep the original RAM handy. Sometimes they will ask you to put the factory RAM back in it if you need to send it in for repairs or something.
     
   
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