13'' macbook pro - memory upgrade question

[salem160]

Hello,
I am a first time Mac user. Bought a new 13.3'' macbook pro a few days back. Got the 2X 4GB GSKILL memory from newegg. The system wouldn't boot properly with that memory. The spinning wheel got stuck upon booting. I wounder the memory is compatible or not. This is the memory I got
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231295
Cas Latency:9
Timing:9-9-9-24
Voltage:1.5V
ECC:No
Buffered/Registered:Unbuffered

If it is incompatible, I will return it and get a compatible one. Please recommend a good 8GB memory kit that many had success with. Would appreciate a response and recommendation.

 

[iPhone1]

via Mactracker
2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

 

[Stvwndr219]

I believe you got the wrong kit. This is Apple's official kit:

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC243G/A

Here's another set that may work:

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3

 

[TheBaconKing]

If you look at the reviews for the product it is clear by one of the manufactures responses that the memory will not work in a Macbook Pro.

When buying memory from newegg there is a section specifically for Mac Memory.. Here is the link for it.
http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=551&name=Mac-Memory

 

[salem160]

I believe you got the wrong kit. This is Apple's official kit:

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC243G/A

Here's another set that may work:

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3

Thanks for the links. Official kit is very expensive for me at this time. So what type should I get CL 7 instead of CL9 and timing 7-7-7-20?

 

[Dalton63841]

Here is the kit you need from newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231294

Note it is PC3-8500, not PC3-10666

 

[alust2013]

I believe you got the wrong kit. This is Apple's official kit:

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC243G/A

Here's another set that may work:

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3

Apple's "official kit" is a huge ripoff. The same thing can be bought on newegg for about $50-60.

Thanks for the links. Official kit is very expensive for me at this time. So what type should I get CL 7 instead of CL9 and timing 7-7-7-20?

Your problem was that it is not the correct frequency most likely. Look for 1067MHz DDR3. This should work for you. It's also CL 7 and 7-7-7-20, incidentally.

 

[Stvwndr219]

Apple's "official kit" is a huge ripoff. The same thing can be bought on newegg for about $50-60.

Yup, just wanted to give him a reference to what Apple puts in their computers.

 

[salem160]

Apple's "official kit" is a huge ripoff. The same thing can be bought on newegg for about $50-60.



Your problem was that it is not the correct frequency most likely. Look for 1067MHz DDR3. This should work for you. It's also CL 7 and 7-7-7-20, incidentally.

Thank you all. I will order the correct type once newegg process the RMA.
Any specific brands you all recommend?

 

[Stvwndr219]

Most brands are pretty reliable, just confirm the specs will work with your computer and read the reviews.

 

[skiltrip]

Dont hesitate to check out OWC for Mac uPgrades. (macsales.com). There's no guessing on what's compatible. They have everything listed very clearly and their prices are comparable to newegg. I just got a 8gb kit for my MBP for 99 bucks. Works great.