17" MBP Ram questions...

slick316 · May 2, 2006, 07:32 PM

I hope someone can help me out with this one.

Since the 17" MBP comes with 1GB ram standard, is it using both banks (512mbx2) or just one (1GBx1)?

Also, I have a 1GB SODIMM DDR667mhz ram from my 17" Intel iMac, will this one work in the MBP?

Thanks.

calebjohnston · May 2, 2006, 07:38 PM

Click the apple, then about this mac. Then click more info. Then click memory on the left. Then look at the slots on the right and see if there's RAM in both or just one.

BurtonCCC · May 2, 2006, 07:38 PM

The MacBook comes with 1x1GB SODIMM.

I'll leave the other question to somebody who knows for sure.

Daniel.

CanadaRAM · May 2, 2006, 07:47 PM

The iMac Core Duo, the Mini Intel and the MacBook Pros all use the same RAM.

According to the Apple Store, the 1 x 1 Gb is standard, but you can drop the price by $100 by choosing 2 x 512. 'Course, then you're kinda pooched for upgrading, but there you go.

I predict a rash of sellers advertising "MacBook Pro 17" $100 off Apple's Price!!!" and then supplying the 2 x 512 configuration. Bah.

mmmcheese · May 2, 2006, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadaRAM

The iMac Core Duo, the Mini Intel and the MacBook Pros all use the same RAM.

According to the Apple Store, the 1 x 1 Gb is standard, but you can drop the price by $100 by choosing 2 x 512. 'Course, then you're kinda pooched for upgrading, but there you go.

I predict a rash of sellers advertising "MacBook Pro 17" $100 off Apple's Price!!!" and then supplying the 2 x 512 configuration. Bah.

And I predict a rash of people complaining about something (issue or not).

Heb1228 · May 2, 2006, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mmmcheese

And I predict a rash of people complaining about something (issue or not).

I know you're not getting smart with CanadaRAM. Shutup foo' 'fore Mr T. jumps out and pounds you.

slick316 · May 2, 2006, 08:29 PM

Thanks for the info guys.

I don't have the 17" MBP yet, so that's why I was unsure how Apple did the ram configuration.

As soon as they are available at the local Apple Store, I'm getting one. I was told they would have some in by the 5th.

mmmcheese · May 3, 2006, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heb1228

I know you're not getting smart with CanadaRAM. Shutup foo' 'fore Mr T. jumps out and pounds you.

No, I was pointing out that people are going to bitch and moan about the 17" just as much as they did/do about the 15"

joshwest · May 3, 2006, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick316

I hope someone can help me out with this one.

Since the 17" MBP comes with 1GB ram standard, is it using both banks (512mbx2) or just one (1GBx1)?

Also, I have a 1GB SODIMM DDR667mhz ram from my 17" Intel iMac, will this one work in the MBP?

Thanks.

1GB stick standard, the ram from your iMac i Doubt will work the iMac and MBP take two difference sized ram

CanadaRAM · May 3, 2006, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by joshwest

1GB stick standard, the ram from your iMac i Doubt will work the iMac and MBP take two difference sized ram

Read it again -- the OP has the intel iMac CoreDuo model. They take the same RAM as the MacBook Pro.

May 2, 2006, 07:32 PM	#1
slick316 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2005	17" MBP Ram questions... I hope someone can help me out with this one. Since the 17" MBP comes with 1GB ram standard, is it using both banks (512mbx2) or just one (1GBx1)? Also, I have a 1GB SODIMM DDR667mhz ram from my 17" Intel iMac, will this one work in the MBP? Thanks.
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CanadaRAM Contributor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: On the Left Coast - Victoria BC Canada	The iMac Core Duo, the Mini Intel and the MacBook Pros all use the same RAM. According to the Apple Store, the 1 x 1 Gb is standard, but you can drop the price by $100 by choosing 2 x 512. 'Course, then you're kinda pooched for upgrading, but there you go. I predict a rash of sellers advertising "MacBook Pro 17" $100 off Apple's Price!!!" and then supplying the 2 x 512 configuration. Bah. __________________ Expert Ex = former, no longer. Spurt = a leak, esp. when caused by water pressure. Expert = a has-been drip under pressure.
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May 2, 2006, 07:38 PM	#2
calebjohnston macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2006	Click the apple, then about this mac. Then click more info. Then click memory on the left. Then look at the slots on the right and see if there's RAM in both or just one.
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May 2, 2006, 07:38 PM	#3
BurtonCCC Guest Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wheaton/Normal, IL	The MacBook comes with 1x1GB SODIMM. I'll leave the other question to somebody who knows for sure. Daniel.
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May 2, 2006, 08:29 PM	#7
slick316 Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2005	Thanks for the info guys. I don't have the 17" MBP yet, so that's why I was unsure how Apple did the ram configuration. As soon as they are available at the local Apple Store, I'm getting one. I was told they would have some in by the 5th.
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