2.16Ghz MBP C2D... 2 or 3 Gigs of ram?

[Anthony8720]

I have a late 06 2.16Ghz MBP. This is the one that has a max ram of 3Gigs. My question is, should I buy one 2gb chip of crucial memory, and add it to the 1gig of apple ram that came with it, or just put in matching pairs of 1gig chips? I know that matched pairs is better, but shouldn't more be better as well? Also, is it ok to mix ram manufacturers?

Thanks,

Anthony

 

[Powermax]

Generally speaking you'll notice the extra gig more than two matching pairs!
And yes, mixing *should* be ok.

 

[Animalk]

you need matching sticks of ram in terms of size, speed and timing in order for DDR to work. Otherwise you will be halving your RAM speed.

 

[mejia67]

I just ordered that same model 2.16 ghz and ordered 2gb x2 from newegg.com for $74 shipped

 

[Bow Rekk]

I've just put an extra 2 in the same model. I'd definitely recommend it.
I heard bad things (should) happen when osx tries to access over 3.3 though, has this actually ever happened to anyone and is an extra gig worth it over 3 already?