8GB RAM in late 2008 aluminum MacBook - Page 2

rdowns · Jul 30, 2011, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MacFly69

i have a MB late 2008 and i'd like to upgrade to 8GB of RAM. i've always thought that my 4GB was the max, but i recently read this article on 9 to 5...

http://9to5mac.com/2011/07/29/everyo...-to-get-there/

i'm looking to pick up this to upgrade to 8GB.

anyone have experience with this?!

tia.

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CM3X8G...R2DELMLE1S7NIE

crazyxzer0 · Jul 30, 2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rdowns

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CM3X8G...R2DELMLE1S7NIE

I just ordered these last night. 8GB here I come!

MacFly69 · Jul 30, 2011, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony L

I'm running 8GB in a late 2008 unibody MacBook under Lion and it works a treat. I went from the standard 2GB and it was a very worthwhile upgrade, just much faster and no churning of the HD. I used Kingston RAM from Amazon - as it's so cheap I thought I'd go for a known brand with good warranty.

good to hear! can you pls link me to the exact one you purchased from Amazon? thanks.

MacFly69 · Jul 30, 2011, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdowns

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CM3X8G...R2DELMLE1S7NIE

my MB late 2008 says i'm running 1067 MHz DDR3 RAM, but the link above is for a 1066 MHz DDR3. will this difference matter?

rdowns · Jul 30, 2011, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacFly69

my MB late 2008 says i'm running 1067 MHz DDR3 RAM, but the link above is for a 1066 MHz DDR3. will this difference matter?

No worries. Just do it!

MacFly69 · Jul 30, 2011, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdowns

No worries. Just do it!

ok Nike! thanks.

Tony L · Jul 30, 2011, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacFly69

good to hear! can you pls link me to the exact one you purchased from Amazon? thanks.

I bought this RAM.

crazyxzer0 · Aug 1, 2011, 11:01 PM

just got my ram from amazon.

Corsair 8GB 1066MHZ

rgarjr · Aug 2, 2011, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyxzer0

just got my ram from amazon.

Corsair 8GB 1066MHZ

Nice, I also upgraded my Alu MB to 8Gigs, works good.

dcorban · Aug 2, 2011, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacFly69

my MB late 2008 says i'm running 1067 MHz DDR3 RAM, but the link above is for a 1066 MHz DDR3. will this difference matter?

For whatever reason, manufacturers call it "1066 Mhz", when in reality, it is 1066.66666666~. The computer rounds this up to 1067.

ViPhone · Aug 2, 2011, 04:58 PM

So just to clarify and avoid making a costly and stupid mistake:

This will work effectively on a MB mid-2010 version 1,7?

If so, I'll probably get some and install it before I upgrade to Lion.

knarzie · Aug 2, 2011, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony L

I'm running 8GB in a late 2008 unibody MacBook under Lion and it works a treat. I went from the standard 2GB and it was a very worthwhile upgrade, just much faster and no churning of the HD. I used Kingston RAM from Amazon - as it's so cheap I thought I'd go for a known brand with good warranty.

that sounds promising. Wonder if they sell this on amazon UK as well.

knarzie · Aug 2, 2011, 05:06 PM

anyone know what the the max HDD is that fits into the late 2008 unibody macbook 13"?

MacFly69 · Aug 5, 2011, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyxzer0

just got my ram from amazon.

Corsair 8GB 1066MHZ

Image

is the system using all 8GB's or just 6GB?

knarzie · Aug 16, 2011, 01:28 AM

can anyone tell me what the difference between ECC and non-ECC RAM is? Crucial sell both, and one is considerably more expensive.

edit: the expensive ECC is 240 pin, so I assume it wouldn't fit anyway.

links:

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/part...KIT51264BC1067

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/part...KIT51272BA1067

knarzie · Aug 16, 2011, 03:43 AM

why?

kristjansson · Aug 16, 2011, 12:10 PM

Yet another 5.1 (late 2008) macbook w/8GB of RAM checking in. Works perfectly, seems to address the entire space. Makes working with massive excel files that much easier.

Of note: Mine required a PRAM reset after the install - experienced a few kernel pancis before I realized it. So, just know that may be necessary.

-tWv- · Aug 16, 2011, 05:19 PM

OWC does extensive testing to determine the max amount of RAM compatible with any certain machine and they claim that the 2008 uMB can support up to 8GB, so it should be fine.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memor...o/Upgrade/DDR3

ranviper · Aug 17, 2011, 10:32 AM

Thanks for this guys, just ordered the corsair set for mine.

knarzie · Aug 18, 2011, 03:53 AM

beginner's questions:

can I upgrade RAM and harddrive at the same time?

Also, can I just do a time machine backup and then copy it straight onto the new harddrive once put in?

ranviper · Aug 18, 2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by knarzie

beginner's questions:

can I upgrade RAM and harddrive at the same time?

Also, can I just do a time machine backup and then copy it straight onto the new harddrive once put in?

First question, yes you can do RAM and a HD swap at the same time.

Second Question. I don't think time machine will work, because as far as I know it doesn't copy the entire OS, just the files on it. However, google the App SuperDuper and you can freely clone your hard drive to a new one no problem. Easy, quick and clean.

knarzie · Aug 18, 2011, 02:24 PM

thank you for your help ranviper. I have had a look at Super Duper, but don't quite understand how it works? Do I need to clone my existing onto an external and then start up the new blank internal with the external copy connected?

Could I not use Lion Recovery Disk Assistant + Time Machine?

MagicBoy · Aug 18, 2011, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knarzie

beginner's questions:

can I upgrade RAM and harddrive at the same time?

Also, can I just do a time machine backup and then copy it straight onto the new harddrive once put in?

Yep. Personally I'd install the RAM and run it for a couple of days first just to make sure it runs 100%.

Data transfer can be done using time machine - install OS X onto the new hard drive, then use migration assistant to restore your data from the time machine backup.

You can also use disk cloning tools, but I had issues with CCC when I tried it. The clean install/time machine above worked perfectly.

-tWv- · Aug 18, 2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MagicBoy

Yep. Personally I'd install the RAM and run it for a couple of days first just to make sure it runs 100%.

Data transfer can be done using time machine - install OS X onto the new hard drive, then use migration assistant to restore your data from the time machine backup.

You can also use disk cloning tools, but I had issues with CCC when I tried it. The clean install/time machine above worked perfectly.

If you want to use time machine, do this. All you have to do is do a fresh install of OSX and while you are setting it up, select that you wish to transfer files from a previous mac. It will search for your time machine backup and you can choose what you want restored. If you want the entire machine to be exactly like it was before, just leave all the checkboxes checked.

I've done this multiple times and never have had problems.

CodeBreaker · Aug 19, 2011, 02:16 AM

Can anyone please confirm that the Kingston KVR series works?
The serial number is: KVR-1066-D3-S7/4G X 2

My MacBook:
Model: MacBook 5,1 (2.4 GHz Al Unibody)
OS: 10.7.1 (Lion)
Firmware version: xxxxxxx.B03

I am just about to buy it on eBay.
eBay link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Laptop-8GB-2...item415c5c834a

Thanks

Aug 1, 2011, 11:01 PM	#33
crazyxzer0 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2008	just got my ram from amazon. Corsair 8GB 1066MHZ __________________ iPhone4S Verizon \| iPad (3rd Gen) \| Macbook Air 13"(Mid 12)
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Aug 2, 2011, 04:58 PM	#36
ViPhone macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami, Florida	So just to clarify and avoid making a costly and stupid mistake: This will work effectively on a MB mid-2010 version 1,7? If so, I'll probably get some and install it before I upgrade to Lion. __________________ iPhone 4, Apple TV2, iPad 1, Macbook Pro 15", Macbook 13" Let's go HEAT'.
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Aug 2, 2011, 05:06 PM	#38
knarzie macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2008	anyone know what the the max HDD is that fits into the late 2008 unibody macbook 13"? __________________ Unibody Macbook 2.4 GHz, 8GB RAM, 750 GB HDD iPhone 4, 64GB, black
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Aug 16, 2011, 01:28 AM	#40
knarzie macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2008	can anyone tell me what the difference between ECC and non-ECC RAM is? Crucial sell both, and one is considerably more expensive. edit: the expensive ECC is 240 pin, so I assume it wouldn't fit anyway. links: http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/part...KIT51264BC1067 http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/part...KIT51272BA1067 __________________ Unibody Macbook 2.4 GHz, 8GB RAM, 750 GB HDD iPhone 4, 64GB, black
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Aug 16, 2011, 03:43 AM	#41
knarzie macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2008	why? __________________ Unibody Macbook 2.4 GHz, 8GB RAM, 750 GB HDD iPhone 4, 64GB, black
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Aug 16, 2011, 12:10 PM	#42
kristjansson macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2011	Yet another 5.1 (late 2008) macbook w/8GB of RAM checking in. Works perfectly, seems to address the entire space. Makes working with massive excel files that much easier. Of note: Mine required a PRAM reset after the install - experienced a few kernel pancis before I realized it. So, just know that may be necessary.
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Aug 16, 2011, 05:19 PM	#43
-tWv- macrumors Demi-God Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio	OWC does extensive testing to determine the max amount of RAM compatible with any certain machine and they claim that the 2008 uMB can support up to 8GB, so it should be fine. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memor...o/Upgrade/DDR3 __________________ Macbook Pro with Retina Display: 2.6/512/16 Hackintosh: Intel quad core i5 overclocked to 4.2GHz, Gigabyte Radeon HD 6850, 16GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 1TB HDD iPhone 5: 16GB iPad: 16GB
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Aug 17, 2011, 10:32 AM	#44
ranviper macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Adirondacks, NY	Thanks for this guys, just ordered the corsair set for mine. __________________ MacBook Pro
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Aug 18, 2011, 03:53 AM	#45
knarzie macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2008	beginner's questions: can I upgrade RAM and harddrive at the same time? Also, can I just do a time machine backup and then copy it straight onto the new harddrive once put in? __________________ Unibody Macbook 2.4 GHz, 8GB RAM, 750 GB HDD iPhone 4, 64GB, black
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Aug 18, 2011, 02:24 PM	#47
knarzie macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2008	thank you for your help ranviper. I have had a look at Super Duper, but don't quite understand how it works? Do I need to clone my existing onto an external and then start up the new blank internal with the external copy connected? Could I not use Lion Recovery Disk Assistant + Time Machine? __________________ Unibody Macbook 2.4 GHz, 8GB RAM, 750 GB HDD iPhone 4, 64GB, black
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Aug 19, 2011, 02:16 AM	#50
CodeBreaker macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sea of Tranquility	Can anyone please confirm that the Kingston KVR series works? The serial number is: KVR-1066-D3-S7/4G X 2 My MacBook: Model: MacBook 5,1 (2.4 GHz Al Unibody) OS: 10.7.1 (Lion) Firmware version: xxxxxxx.B03 I am just about to buy it on eBay. eBay link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Laptop-8GB-2...item415c5c834a Thanks __________________ .
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