Does more ram create heat = noise

[4now]

Hi I have a MBP SR 2.2
with 2G of RAM

On the occasion things will slow down when I've been working on large PhotoShop files - during a long session
So I'm wondering about adding more ram & how much more
but

Does adding more RAM cause more heat - which I guess would cause the fan to kick in to gear more regularly

Or does it actually make things run more efficiently

My main concern would be the noise - because I prefer a quiet working environment
thanks

 

[juanster]

i dont think so, but i guess someone else will be able to get a more informed answer, i really really don't think so

 

[Mark16q]

can't speak for the MBP's, as I haven't increased ram on mine yet, but on my Lenovo going to 2 meg v. 1 quieted the system down and ran cooler. Guessing less hard drive work is the reason.

mg

 

[CJRhoades]

I dont think so. I can run my TiBook all day, take off the keyboard, and feel the ram. It's just a little warm.

 

[squeeks]

I dont think so. I can run my TiBook all day, take off the keyboard, and feel the ram. It's just a little warm.

yeah but it dosent get any hotter

 

[CanadaRAM]

More RAM does create a bit more heat, because there are more, and denser, RAM chips. But especially when using Photoshop and multitasking, more RAM means less time accessing the hard drive for swap files. Less hard drive activity means less heat, less noise and longer battery life.

 

[4now]

Thanks for all of your responses

Now I'm wondering about the amount to get

I never seem to see people listing 3G of ram

Is it best to have even pairs or something (ie 4G)?

 

[Papajohn56]

Thanks for all of your responses

Now I'm wondering about the amount to get

I never seem to see people listing 3G of ram

Is it best to have even pairs or something (ie 4G)?

yes, because MBP's are dual channel enabled

 

[4now]

Is it really $700 to upgrade from 2G to 4G

as I think i'm seeing on the apple site

 

[elcid]

yes, because MBP's are dual channel enabled

which means they work something like 11% better when paired with same size/type. You want 4gig

 

[elcid]

Is it really $700 to upgrade from 2G to 4G

as I think i'm seeing on the apple site

get the lowest you can on your order and then update them yourself. it is sanctioned by Apple that you can do this yourself and it is about 500 bucks cheaper

 

[noodle654]

Buying RAM from Apple is a joke. You can get 4GB for like $80 less.

 

[iBookG4user]

Is it really $700 to upgrade from 2G to 4G

as I think i'm seeing on the apple site

No, you can find 4GB of RAM for less than $100 at places like www.frys.com

 

[4now]

one more dumb question (maybe two)

since I already have 2G
do I have to look for the exact same brand to match

also - can I only buy sets of 4G

 

[squeeks]

one more dumb question (maybe two)

since I already have 2G
do I have to look for the exact same brand to match

also - can I only buy sets of 4G

if its the ram that came with it its two 1gb sticks

 

[4now]

thanks

 

[4now]

is this what i should be looking for

4096Mb Kit (2 x 2 Gb module)

Certified 50190x2 (is this the best / compatible option??)
Techworks 12683-0001x2
Kingston KTA-MB667K2/4G