8GB RAM upgrade for mid-late 2009 Macbook Pro

[bgiff1010]

So I've been looking to upgrade my RAM from the stock 2gb to 8gb to meet my needs, use a lot Adobe products as well as Maya, UDK, VMware, etc.

I came across this deal, which is the best I have seen so far.
HERE
It's 79.99, but theres a $10 off code that expires near the end of this month, so $70 for a 8gb ram upgrade. I read the comments, and seems like it will work in my model macbook. Nonetheless, I came here to double check with people who I know know what they are talking about. So is will this work in my macbook? Is this a good price? (lowest I've seen)

 

[ECUpirate44]

Good price and G.skill is a great brand. Go for it.

 

[bgiff1010]

Thanks! I'll probably order it tonight, and hope to get it next week.

 

[FubsyGamr]

So, here's a question:

If I purchase this ram, and swap it for my MacBook Pro's 4 GB ram, could I then take the 4 GB RAM and put it into my girlfriend's Dell Laptop? Her laptop is about 4 or 5 years old, it's a Dell Inspiron 6000, only has 1 GB ram (2x 512 sticks).

 

[Cr0nus]

mbp 2009 model uses ddr3 ram, if your girlfriend's laptop uses ddr3 ram then it is possible.

 

[jrb363]

So, here's a question:

If I purchase this ram, and swap it for my MacBook Pro's 4 GB ram, could I then take the 4 GB RAM and put it into my girlfriend's Dell Laptop? Her laptop is about 4 or 5 years old, it's a Dell Inspiron 6000, only has 1 GB ram (2x 512 sticks).

No, you can't. I also have a Dell Inspiron 6000 and not only is the ram incompatible generationally and in speed (DDR2 @ 533Mhz for the Dell vs DDR3 @ 1066Mhz for your MacBook) but the Dell Inspiron 6000 is limited to a max of 2GB total ram. Check around on Newegg, their prices are usually very solid.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134804

^ Kingston 2GB of DDR2 Ram at 533Mhz. It's the fastest and max capacity that will work in the Dell. I put it in my old machine over 2 years ago and it still runs like a champ. I highly recommend it. 😀

 

[FunkTechNician]

will this ram work in a 2009 mac book pro?

i really need to upgrade my ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...na&AID=10521304&PID=4169666&SID=19p3n34v4bt2e

if not what would be the best but at a good price 8gb ram?

thanks

sorry to steal the thread just didnt want to make another thread

 

[Alvi]

will this ram work in a 2009 mac book pro?

i really need to upgrade my ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...na&AID=10521304&PID=4169666&SID=19p3n34v4bt2e

if not what would be the best but at a good price 8gb ram?

thanks

sorry to steal the thread just didnt want to make another thread

No, you MacBook ( the same as mine) use PC3-8500 DRR3-1066 RAM ( those are DDR3-1333)

 

[FunkTechNician]

O ok well do they have any around the same price that I can get