2008 Alu MacBook (RAM upgrade)

Officially that MacBook supports 4 GB, unofficially it supports 6 GB and if you update the Boot Rom you can use 8 GB, but some have reported an unstable OS.
http://www.everymac.com/systems/app...-2.0-aluminum-13-late-2008-unibody-specs.html

Upgrading RAM in MacBooks and MacBook Pros​

As for where to get RAM, that is up to you and your knowledge of Belgian retailers, but you should get 4 GB RAM for less than 40 € and 6 or 8 GB for less than 50 €. Do you have a MediaMarkt or Saturn?

As for the advantage of an SSD: http://www.ehow.com/list_5990039_advantages-disadvantages-ssd-hard-drives_.html

They are fast, most applications open in less than five seconds, many even in only a second. Documents get opened faster and the Mac also boots faster.

MacBook, MacBook Pro: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive, transferring data to the new HDD

the guide includes:

• 0. Identify your MacBook or MacBook Pro
• 1. Getting a new HDD
• 2. Guides to replace the internal HDD with a newer one
• 3. Transferring data from the old HDD to the new HDD
• 4. Using the optical disk drive (ODD) slot for placing an SSD or HDD inside the MB/P (OPTIBAY)

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SSD Buying Guide by Hellhammer​

 

From: MacBook MB466LL/A, MacBook5,1

You can find specs on all Apple products, including maximum RAM:

• By visiting EveryMac.com: Actual Maximum RAM
• By selecting your model on the Crucial Memory Advisor™ Tool to find RAM information
• By using Mactracker
• By entering your serial number here to find specs for your model.
  (Be aware that some models can use more RAM than Apple shows. Check EveryMac to verify actual usable RAM.)

 

i have a base 2008 alu macbook.

an EFI update (http://lowendmac.com/ed/moore/11cwm/8-gb-4-late-2008-macbooks.html) has enabled the 2008 alu macbooks to officially support 8GB 1067MHz RAM.

i upgraded mine 2yrs ago.

 

No such thing.

• Apple does not manufacture RAM and charges more than you would pay with other reputable RAM providers.
• Some great sources for Mac-compatible RAM are OWC, Crucial and newegg.com.
• Installation of user-installable parts such as RAM does not void the Apple Warranty or the AppleCare Protection Plan, unless you damage something in the process.
  
  
• MR Guide to Buying RAM
• MR Guide to Understanding Intel Mac RAM
• MR Guide to Matched RAM on Intel Macs
  
  
• MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory
• MacBook: How to remove or install memory
• iMac: How to remove or install memory
• Mac mini: How to remove or install memory

You can find specs on all Apple products, including maximum RAM:

• By visiting EveryMac.com: Actual Maximum RAM
• By selecting your model on the Crucial Memory Advisor™ Tool to find RAM information
• By using Mactracker
• By entering your serial number here to find specs for your model.
  (Be aware that some models can use more RAM than Apple shows. Check EveryMac to verify actual usable RAM.)

 

I have also been using a 2008 aluminium MacBook with 8 GB of RAM for the last few months. I bought from Crucial for about £35. Part Number: CT2KIT51264BC1067