2011 RAM Definitive Choice

[madonionrings]

I am trying to order a 8GB upgrade for my 2.2 MBP today. I have been having trouble finding a definitive answer on a few questions. I know 1600 works but it seems the performance is negligible for the price. When it comes to 1333 is it 10600 or 10666? Can anyone recommend a brand or provide a link? I prefer to order from newegg or the like as I believe crucial will charge my sales tax here in my state =(

Greatly appreciated.

 

[Lenas]

I've been using this without any issues, 1333MHz, PC3-10600:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YUF8ZG

Awesome deal on it right now, $54.99 +$10 rebate! I got mine for like $85 and it was a deal even then.

 

[madonionrings]

Thanks!

 

[-tWv-]

I always get my RAM from macsales.com, they have tons of guides and make it really easy to find compatible RAM. Great customer support as well.

That is a great deal in that link on amazon though.

 

[Minhthien]

I am trying to order a 8GB upgrade for my 2.2 MBP today. I have been having trouble finding a definitive answer on a few questions. I know 1600 works but it seems the performance is negligible for the price. When it comes to 1333 is it 10600 or 10666? Can anyone recommend a brand or provide a link? I prefer to order from newegg or the like as I believe crucial will charge my sales tax here in my state =(

Greatly appreciated.

You should get the kingston hyper X 1600mhz for your mbp! Link

 

[Mr. Retrofire]

You should get the kingston hyper X 1600mhz for your mbp! Link

It is not necessary. Just select the normal Mac-compatible memory on the Kingston website (they have a good search function). They sell Apple compatible RAM.

 

[Mr. Retrofire]

I am trying to order a 8GB upgrade for my 2.2 MBP today. I have been having trouble finding a definitive answer on a few questions. I know 1600 works but it seems the performance is negligible for the price. When it comes to 1333 is it 10600 or 10666? Can anyone recommend a brand or provide a link? I prefer to order from newegg or the like as I believe crucial will charge my sales tax here in my state =(

Greatly appreciated.

Read the user guide of your Mac!

http://support.apple.com/manuals/#portablecomputers

It contains all details you need to know.

 

[gorskiegangsta]

I am trying to order a 8GB upgrade for my 2.2 MBP today. I have been having trouble finding a definitive answer on a few questions. I know 1600 works but it seems the performance is negligible for the price. When it comes to 1333 is it 10600 or 10666? Can anyone recommend a brand or provide a link? I prefer to order from newegg or the like as I believe crucial will charge my sales tax here in my state =(

Greatly appreciated.

1600 should work fine in 2.2 and 2.3GHz models. The performance boost is not at all negligible, nor is it impressive. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide if you're willing to pay an additional $40 for the 1600 kit whereas (IMO) 1333 will serve you just as well in 90% of the tasks.

There's practically no difference between PC3-16000 and PC3-1666 modules, but PC3-16000 is what comes default in 2011 MBPs, so I'd go for that.

As far as branding goes, anything by G.Skill or Kingston will do.