Best RAM choice + how to install

[slumpey326]

I have trying searching the 3million+ threads that have been created lately since the macbook pros were released but can really mind my answer.

Can someone please be nice and recommend a 8gb (4x2) RAM that is really good and instructions on how to install it. Is it is to install? Video anywhere?

 

[Hansr]

Every other thread on the topic says OWC for US, Crucial for outside.

Apple is the logical location for installation instructions: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1270

 

[stev3n]

iFixit has tons of step by step repair manuals. I like Crucial for Ram but I don't know if they will be the lowest in price. I would look on YouTube for a video of the installation. Other people on the forum buy Ram from Newegg

 

[HacKage]

I just buy whatever the cheapest is on Play.com really. It comes with a lifetime warranty and is that cheap, I really don't see the benefit for spending big.

 

[Hansr]

I really don't see the benefit for spending big.

There isn't but it's better to by a brand name none the less because identifying broken RAM is hard work.

 

[HacKage]

Yes I know, but with RAM the price that it is (£15 for 2GB delivered) then I always have a stick spare. Take out each stick one at a time and run the machine, if it acts up, I know which one is faulty.

 

[EETFUK]

This

I just installed this Crucial (2x4GB) RAM yesterday and it works perfectly!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148345

They just sold out on Newegg, but I'm sure you can find elsewhere (Amazon, etc.)

Also, here is a link to a simple video that I used as a guide of a guy installing his RAM on a MBP.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EFRHdREdqw

Hope this helps.

 

[slumpey326]

great. thanks all for the feedback. much appreciated.

this will work on the 13in model, correct?
Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600). how come I also see ones with a higher PC3 i.e. PC3 10666)