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