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buy.com crucial 2GB sodimm's 59.99/ea!

I boight my macbook back in march. Its a white core2duo 2.0 it actially has 1 gig memory. So if my macbook can only support 3.3 gig will one of these chips and a 1 gig chip work?
 
Ellen said:
Sorry if I am posting a newbie question here - but while I realize you needn't install matched pairs in the iMacs (I'm getting the aluminum 20" 2.4), I have read inconsistent stories about whether 1x1 is better than 1x2. One story I read suggested that 3 is better only if the computer actually needs to access the third GB of RAM - if it needs to use less than that, then the mismatched configuration will slow things down. So I woud appreciate any advice from the experts here!
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So what are you trying to figure out? I can tell you 4GB is your absolute best option..

Other questions can be directed at Canada RAM.. He is a memory Guru!
 
wakerider017 said:
So what are you trying to figure out? I can tell you 4GB is your absolute best option..

Other questions can be directed at Canada RAM.. He is a memory Guru!
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Thanks. I don't want to buy 4GB at least now, so I am trying to figure out whether it makes more sense to add 1GB to the original 1GB configuration, or buy 2GB.
 
Ellen said:
Thanks. I don't want to buy 4GB at least now, so I am trying to figure out whether it makes more sense to add 1GB to the original 1GB configuration, or buy 2GB.
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Depends. (2) 1GB sticks will perform better than a single 2GB stick.

However if you plan to step up to 4GB in the future, a single 2GB stick might be the smart choice for you.
 
wakerider017 said:
Depends. (2) 1GB sticks will perform better than a single 2GB stick.

However if you plan to step up to 4GB in the future, a single 2GB stick might be the smart choice for you.
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Thanks. I think it is unlikely I would ever need to go up to 4GB - which is why I don't want to ditch the 1GB the system comes with.
 
Ellen said:
I have read inconsistent stories about whether 1x1 is better than 1x2. One story I read suggested that 3 is better only if the computer actually needs to access the third GB of RAM - if it needs to use less than that, then the mismatched configuration will slow things down.
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MR Guide to Matched RAM on Intel Macs

Its a white core2duo 2.0 it actially has 1 gig memory. So if my macbook can only support 3.3 gig will one of these chips and a 1 gig chip work?
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Yes. Although your MacBook almost certainly came from Apple with 2 x 512 Mb SODIMMs.
 
dL. said:
Also is it free shipping to Canada as well?
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"FREE Budget Shipping is not available for International orders or shipments to Alaska and Hawaii."

"We are unable to bill to credit cards or accept any form of payment from any country besides the United States"
 
Too bad for me. I guess I'll have to get those $25 Mushkin 1GB RAM at NCIX when they have stock.

dL
 
jerry1 said:
Looks like that deal is gone?
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Yes it is.

I've got some PQI memory for sale if interested. 🙂 It's not quite as good of a deal but I decided to pass it to some MR members since I hopped on board this crucial deal.

You can find it in my sig if you are interested.
 
wakerider017 said:
Both my sticks of RAM have shipped! Yippee!

$99 for 4GB of crucial is INSANE! 😀
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I'm going to virtual punch you in the mangina if mine haven't shipped. you ordered after I posted, yea? kidding about the punch part.

both of mine are in 'sent to warehouse' status. 🙁

My first order was at 3:50 PM CST
Second at 3:53 PM CST.
 
Mindflux said:
I'm going to virtual punch you in the mangina if mine haven't shipped. you ordered after I posted, yea? kidding about the punch part.

both of mine are in 'sent to warehouse' status. 🙁

My first order was at 3:50 PM CST
Second at 3:53 PM CST.
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I ordered mine in the AM (EST)

😀
 
damn you all! I missed it🙄

If I buy a MBP and install 2x2gb of RAM, can I use the old 2 GB of RAM to put into my MB, bumping that up to 3 gb? or would that not work?
 
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