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G.SKILL RAM upgrade

Pros: Works perfectly in a 2011 MacBook Pro. Huge bump from 4GB.

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: Overnighted with Fedex, got here in the morning. Super fast job by NewEgg.
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Pros: Works. If you are debating weather to get (PC3 10600 vs PC3 10666) G.Skill ram for your 2011 MacBook Pro, the performance will be the same.

I got this kit instead because it was $10 cheaper.

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: MacBook Pro 15" HR Antiglare | 2.3GHz Sandy | 8GB Ram | 6750M 1GB | 750GB 5400RPM HDD
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Pros: WOW Great memory !! I have install G.skill in two system one PC and one Macbook Pro and both systems run great !! Good bye Crucial Memory will buy more later Thank you

Cons: NONE !!
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I have seen a lot MR member buying that RAM and in fact, I have been recommending that RAM since the 2011 MBPs came out. It's a great deal.
 
Cool.

Yeah, saw those quotes. But I'm always leery of unsolicited advice. :p
 
I installed these about a month ago into my MBP & started having problems with apps crashing. Burned a MemTest86+ CD & ran it. Turns out one of the sticks was bad (many errors starting halfway through each test pass).

Did an RMA with Newegg & had some new memory in less than a week. It passed 5 passes of MemTest86+ running overnight. I'm pretty happy with it.
 
I bought this RAM when it was $63 w/free shipping a month ago or so. Works perfectly!
 
Mumford said:
Did an RMA with Newegg & had some new memory in less than a week. It passed 5 passes of MemTest86+ running overnight. I'm pretty happy with it.
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Yeah, this is why a always run MemTest right away when getting any new sticks.

Single user mode, right?
 
if you got these on the shell shocker for $55 or $62 than its a good deal. Right now their priced at $83... for that price id just go buy the crucial ram for $90 also from new egg.
 
Have used this memory in my 2011 mbp for nearly two months now with no problems to report.
 
s.hasan546 said:
if you got these on the shell shocker for $55 or $62 than its a good deal. Right now their priced at $83... for that price id just go buy the crucial ram for $90 also from new egg.
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Dang, dunno how I missed that one.

I went ahead and ordered any way. The way I figure it, as long as it passes some rigorous initial testing then ram is ram is ram.
 
Just installed my 8GB g.skill ram an hour ago. First had one loose and on startup it beeped. Made sure both were seated properly and everythings good. Ran a memory test via techtool pro 5, just for a minute and it looks good. Will do an extensive test later on.
 
The only reason I can't rock with G.SKILL Is because of the name, G.SKILL. Look at it. What does it stand for? In my mind, Gangster Skill. That's why I haven't bought it. I know it makes no sense but everytime I imagine a bunch of gangsters in some ghetto trap house but instead of cooking bad things they are cooking RAM. Then selling it on the streets for cheap. I know it sounds illogical but that's the reason I spend a few bucks more and go with Crucial.

...because look at the name! It's so much more immediate, professional, and... Necessary.
 
Bobby Corwen said:
The only reason I can't rock with G.SKILL Is because of the name, G.SKILL. Look at it. What does it stand for? In my mind, Gangster Skill. That's why I haven't bought it. I know it makes no sense but everytime I imagine a bunch of gangsters in some ghetto trap house but instead of cooking bad things they are cooking RAM. Then selling it on the streets for cheap. I know it sounds illogical but that's the reason I spend a few bucks more and go with Crucial.

...because look at the name! It's so much more immediate, professional, and... Necessary.
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I have to agree with this, but I never thought about urban gangsters in bandanas. :p

Is RAM really just RAM? Kind of like an HDMI cable, where if it works, it works? Or are there varying degrees of quality?
 
vincenz said:
I have to agree with this, but I never thought about urban gangsters in bandanas. :p

Is RAM really just RAM? Kind of like an HDMI cable, where if it works, it works? Or are there varying degrees of quality?
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There are some varying degrees of quality in brand name. Also there are varying speeds and timings. For RAM I do tend to go with a brand I know rather than some random ebay chinese company.
 
Bobby Corwen said:
The only reason I can't rock with G.SKILL Is because of the name, G.SKILL. Look at it. What does it stand for? In my mind, Gangster Skill. That's why I haven't bought it. I know it makes no sense but everytime I imagine a bunch of gangsters in some ghetto trap house but instead of cooking bad things they are cooking RAM. Then selling it on the streets for cheap. I know it sounds illogical but that's the reason I spend a few bucks more and go with Crucial.

...because look at the name! It's so much more immediate, professional, and... Necessary.
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I am at a lack of words.
 
vincenz said:
I have to agree with this, but I never thought about urban gangsters in bandanas. :p

Is RAM really just RAM? Kind of like an HDMI cable, where if it works, it works? Or are there varying degrees of quality?
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There are varying degrees just as their are varying degrees of HDMI (they can be seen on a good scope, but will we really realize the difference, depends on usage).
 
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