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>2 GB of RAM in mid-2007 MacBook?

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devburke

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I’ve seen conflicting reports on what the max amount of RAM my MacBook can take is. It’s a mid-2007, white, 2.16 GHz Core 2 Due MacBook with 2 GB in it right now. I’ve thought about getting more memory, but some places say it only takes up to 2 GB anyway. Does anyone know more about this?
 
Crucial.com's RAM finder says 2GB is the maximum that machine will support. IIRC, the ability to go to 3.3GB (4GB installed) came with the revision that changed the graphics from GMA950 to x3100.

Edit: Apple's own tech spec page: http://support.apple.com/kb/SP18
 
GfulDedFan said:
Refer to OWC's MacBook memory upgrade page HERE and see the ** and the *** notes about your model and the benchmark link.
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That’s why I’m so confused though. Because Apple and Crucial’s pages will say 2 GB max, and then some places (like your link) will say 4 GB max. I don’t want to put down the money for some new memory that might not even do anything. Can anyone explain why it’s reported differently in different places?
 
devburke said:
That’s why I’m so confused though. Because Apple and Crucial’s pages will say 2 GB max, and then some places (like your link) will say 4 GB max. I don’t want to put down the money for some new memory that might not even do anything. Can anyone explain why it’s reported differently in different places?
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A lot of models can handle more than the specified Apple amount. No one is clear why Apple won't admit it. For example, my 17" MBP (previous generation) is Apple approved to only 4 GB. Lots of web sites have tested 6 GB and it works just fine in my experience.

If OWC says that it can take 4 (or 3.3ish) GB, then it works. Don't worry about it. Enjoy your upgrade if you choose to get it!
 
Black MacBook

I just ordered 4 GB RAM for my computer listed below. You think when I install it that it will work????

Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook 2,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MB21.00A5.B07
SMC Version (system): 1.13f3
 
Assuming you bought the correct type, I would be very surprised if you guys have any problems. I've never heard of the update to the x3100 graphics chip making any difference.

I'd imagine the reason why Apple doesn't officially support it would be that they

a) Wouldn't support 3GB, as you would lose Dual Channel support with different sized sticks, and
b) Won't support 2x2GB sticks as you can only utilise 3.3GB
 
mattais said:
Assuming you bought the correct type, I would be very surprised if you guys have any problems. I've never heard of the update to the x3100 graphics chip making any difference.

I'd imagine the reason why Apple doesn't officially support it would be that they

a) Wouldn't support 3GB, as you would lose Dual Channel support with different sized sticks, and
b) Won't support 2x2GB sticks as you can only utilise 3.3GB
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Ok sorry.. I don't know if it is just me or not but dude i didn't understand if that was a yes or no?? Do you think it will work or not?? just curious
 
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