Ram for Macbook Pro

[gear2d]

I have a macbook pro and wanted to get some ram for it. I found this ram:

Crucial 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2-667 PC2-5300 Notebook (SODIMM) Memory

Will be compatible with the mac, and how good this ram?

Thanks In advance

[greenmymac]

I have a macbook pro and wanted to get some ram for it. I found this ram:

Crucial 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2-667 PC2-5300 Notebook (SODIMM) Memory

Will be compatible with the mac, and how good this ram?

Thanks In advance

I would just go to Apple and order RAM through them!

[gear2d]

I would just go to Apple and order RAM through them!

I would, but they overcharge for the same ram you can buy some where else for a lesser price.

[Bobioden]

I would just go to Apple and order RAM through them!


And pay 3 to 4 times more? I don't think so.

The crucial Ram you picked out is an excellent choice. I see they have it on sale at Newegg for $76, and free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148201



Correction: Apple wants $400 for 4gb (2x2) of Ram. That is nuts. 5.26 times higher.

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?nclm=552B35F

[Eddyisgreat]

I would just go to Apple and order RAM through them!

No.


Buying ram from apple is like throwing your money out on the window on the freeway.

OP: That ram should work.

[GGJstudios]

You'll find answers to this and many other commonly asked questions under the Guides tab at the top of this page:
Guides : Hardware: MR Guide to Buying RAM (http://guides.macrumors.com/Buying_RAM)
Guides : Hardware: MR Guide to Understanding Intel Mac RAM (http://guides.macrumors.com/Understanding_Intel_Mac_RAM)
Apple charges more than double the price you would pay with other reputable RAM providers (for example, $200 for 4GB RAM.)
A great source for Mac-compatible RAM is OWC (http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple/memory/). Their MacBook and MacBook Pro 4GB upgrade kit (http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/53IM2DDR4GBK/) is $99 (£50). You can check their site for other configurations.
Another source is Crucial memory (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148201) from newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com/).
Installation for a Macbook (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1651) or a MacBook Pro (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1270) or iMac (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1432) is easy and does not void (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=13946) the Apple Warranty (http://images.apple.com/legal/warranty/docs/cpuwarranty.pdf) or the AppleCare Protection Plan (http://images.apple.com/legal/applecare/docs/AppleCare_Protect_Plan_NA_en.pdf), unless you damage something in the process.

If you have questions that these sources doesn't cover, you can check to see if it has been answered in another thread by doing a Google search of the forums (http://mroogle.edesignuk.com/). I hope this helps!

[gear2d]

Thank You all for the answering my post.

Should I worry about the case latency, in this its 5? Or should go with one that is 4?

[CanadaRAM]

Thank You all for the answering my post.

Should I worry about the case latency, in this its 5? Or should go with one that is 4?

CAS Latency 4 RAM makes a tiny difference -- like 1% -- to real world performance. If you can get a $40 rebate on the Corsair CL4 RAM it's a fine choice, but it's not going to light a rocket under your computing compared to CL5 RAM.

[Smighty24]

whats the real difference in DDR2 667 and DDR2 800 speed memory for a MBP? Would it run the computer hotter then 667? would you even see much of a difference? Just wondering.

[Firefly2002]

whats the real difference in DDR2 667 and DDR2 800 speed memory for a MBP? Would it run the computer hotter then 667? would you even see much of a difference? Just wondering.

Yes, 800 would run a bit hotter.... and no, you'd not notice the difference, and I doubt the difference in overall system performance would be greater than 2-3%.

[jaysinnva]

I bought a 4GB Kingston RAM kit from Newegg ($80), and it has been performing flawlessly on my 2.4 Penryn MBP. Highly recommended :D

[CanadaRAM]

whats the real difference in DDR2 667 and DDR2 800 speed memory for a MBP? Would it run the computer hotter then 667? would you even see much of a difference? Just wondering.
I doubt the difference in overall system performance would be greater than 2-3%.
Absolutely no difference in performance --- the MacBook Pro will run the RAM at 667 MHz regardless of the RAM's max speed rating. Your machine sets the speed, not the RAM.

DO NOT get 800 MHz RAM for the current MacBook Pros, there are many reports of the 800 MHz RAM not downclocking properly in Penryn MacBook Pros and failing to work.

[bartzilla]

I would just go to Apple and order RAM through them!

Why? Do you enjoy being ripped off?

[bartzilla]

I have a macbook pro and wanted to get some ram for it. I found this ram:

Crucial 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2-667 PC2-5300 Notebook (SODIMM) Memory

Will be compatible with the mac, and how good this ram?

Thanks In advance

If you picked this out using Crucial's own configurator, giving it the right options then
1) It will work
2) They'll guarantee the statement I just made in part 1.

I do this at work and at home all the time for laptops desktops and servers. Crucial are not the rock-bottom cheapest in the world but they make a decent product and they stand behind it if you do have a problem.

[Firefly2002]

Absolutely no difference in performance --- the MacBook Pro will run the RAM at 667 MHz regardless of the RAM's max speed rating. Your machine sets the speed, not the RAM.

DO NOT get 800 MHz RAM for the current MacBook Pros, there are many reports of the 800 MHz RAM not downclocking properly in Penryn MacBook Pros and failing to work.

Oh brother. I forgot for a minute that the MBP doesn't even use 800 MHz RAM, lol.

What I said holds true for a system capable of 800 MHz DDR2.

For one capable of 667 MHz DDR2, the performance difference is 0.0%.

[Smighty24]

awesome. thanks for the help guys. I plan on upgrading my ram very soon.

[Tex-Twil]

Hello,
do you know if newegg is shipping to Europe too ?

Edit: it doesnt look like : http://www.newegg.com/Info/FAQAboutShopping.aspx?FAQType=1
Tex

[Jurwin]

I would like to upgrade my memory too. I have a 2.5ghz MBP with 2 gigs of ram. I was wondering if I can just buy a 2 gig stick from crucial and put it in my mac. Will the lat 5 2 gig stick from crucial play nice with the 2 gig already in my computer? Thx.

[Jurwin]

Hello,
do you know if newegg is shipping to Europe too ?

Edit: it doesnt look like : http://www.newegg.com/Info/FAQAboutShopping.aspx?FAQType=1
Tex

I don't think newegg ships to europe yet. If it's memory you're looking for you can always try http://www.crucial.com/eu/index.aspx

[Tex-Twil]

I don't think newegg ships to europe yet. If it's memory you're looking for you can always try http://www.crucial.com/eu/index.aspx
oh thanks. I knew OWC but crucial seems to be even more "europe friendly" :)

The 1st thing I need though is a MBP ;)

[alphaod]

The 1st thing I need though is a MBP ;)

Or you could like me, order RAM before the computer and hope it works. :p

[kingshrubb]

What would be the best RAM to get for the Macbook Pro 15"? I'm on Newegg now there are so many choices.

Would this be the best choice? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233066

Thanks :)

[CanadaRAM]

The Corsair VSA- models are fine.
Compare with DMS (http://www.datamem.com) and OWC (http://www.macsales.com)

[Tex-Twil]

Or you could like me, order RAM before the computer and hope it works. :p
I'm not that brave. :rolleyes:

[Bobioden]

What would be the best RAM to get for the Macbook Pro 15"? I'm on Newegg now there are so many choices.

Would this be the best choice? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233066

Thanks :)

Look at the link I posted above. Crucial Ram is on sale at Newegg for $76, including shipping. Here it is again.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148201

[Tallest Skil]

I would just go to Apple and order RAM through them!

Worst idea I've ever seen on the forums. NEVER buy RAM from Apple.

OWC.

[Bobioden]

I would like to upgrade my memory too. I have a 2.5ghz MBP with 2 gigs of ram. I was wondering if I can just buy a 2 gig stick from crucial and put it in my mac. Will the lat 5 2 gig stick from crucial play nice with the 2 gig already in my computer? Thx.

What you have in your MBP is 2x1gb chips. To get to 4gb you will need to remove both chips and put in 2x2gb chips.

[kingshrubb]

Look at the link I posted above. Crucial Ram is on sale at Newegg for $76, including shipping. Here it is again.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148201

Except those are out of stock. :(

Anything else you could recommend?
How bout this? http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/53C4DDR2P4GB/

Also, how does the memory from Newegg / OWC compare to the memory Apple sells?

[andrewdale]

I just ordered 2 sets yesterday.

Got it from Fry's yesterday. (http://shop2.frys.com/product/5503990?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG)

[cherry su]

I have a macbook pro and wanted to get some ram for it. I found this ram:

Crucial 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2-667 PC2-5300 Notebook (SODIMM) Memory

Will be compatible with the mac, and how good this ram?

Thanks In advance

That would work fine. Crucial is well respected by people on this forum (and other mac users).

[deltaiscain]

And pay 3 to 4 times more? I don't think so.

The crucial Ram you picked out is an excellent choice. I see they have it on sale at Newegg for $76, and free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148201



Correction: Apple wants $400 for 4gb (2x2) of Ram. That is nuts. 5.26 times higher.

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?nclm=552B35F

no just about thrice as much. 4gb is 200 dollars. i bought it through apple.

[Bobioden]

no just about thrice as much. 4gb is 200 dollars. i bought it through apple.

Now I see. When you purchase the MBP and upgrade to 4gb it is $200. If you go to the Apple Store and buy 2x2gb of Ram it is $400.

[CanadaRAM]

Except those are out of stock. :(

Anything else you could recommend?
How bout this? http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/53C4DDR2P4GB/

Also, how does the memory from Newegg / OWC compare to the memory Apple sells?

As has been posted many times:
Understanding Intel Mac RAM (http://guides.macrumors.com/Understanding_Intel_Mac_RAM)
Buying RAM (http://guides.macrumors.com/Buying_RAM)

Apple uses RAM they buy from Samsung, Hynix, Micron and Elpida just like the reputable third party RAM suppliers use.

There will be no performance difference between 2 brands of RAM that are tested and 100% compatible. (with the exception of the more expensive CAS Latency 4 RAM from OWC and Corsair, which gain about 1%)

OWC, DMS, Crucial and other RAM companies that support Macintosh are the best bet. NewEgg and Fry's and other discounters don't provide support and leave it up to you to choose the correct RAM. This can work for you if you know what you need and spot a sale, but watch for shipping and restocking charges if you get RAM that doesn't work.