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Have you upgraded your RAM in you MacbookPro?

alphaod said:
First, you need to chill; this is a forum.

Second, interpret however you want it to be, I'm not going to explain.

Third, learn to use Google; it's your friend. Just search for "OCZ memory lifetime warranty" get you this:
http://www.ocztechnology.com/support/warranty/
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First, I'm already chilled... not upset about a thing! :D

Second, I just wanted to understand which you meant. If you choose not to clarify, that's your call.

Third, I use Google constantly. At issue wasn't manufacturer warranties, but the warranties offered by different merchants.
ggjstudios said:
...This is what I found, which makes it sound like Newegg doesn't provide a lifetime warranty, only some manufacturers...
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But thanks for all your help! :)
 
Ordered my 2 x 2 GB RAMs from DSP Memory (Germany).

Price was only 37 Euro apiece. Works flawlessly! :cool::apple::)
 
OWC 4GB kit is currently $95. Lifetime warranty. Got the same kit myself
about a month ago. Actually exceeds mfg/Apple-Intel standards.
 
ggjstudios said:
First, I'm already chilled... not upset about a thing! :D

Second, I just wanted to understand which you meant. If you choose not to clarify, that's your call.

Third, I use Google constantly. At issue wasn't manufacturer warranties, but the warranties offered by different merchants.
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Glad to know your good ;)

And I meant a lot of memory companies offer lifetime warranties to stay competitive.
 
Wow thanks everyone lots of feedback i didnt think anybody would answer my thread. And Crucial is in the 100's for getting 4GB with shipping but since im in Oregon right now theres no tax :D
 
I upped my Pro's RAM from 1GB -> 2GB. I think I got my RAM from newegg or somewhere. newegg has really good prices. i think a 2GB module goes for $30 - $40 these days.
 
gskill CAS 4!!!

This is the one I got just a few weeks ago:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231154

It's gskill, lifetime warranty, but most importantly it's CAS 4, timings 4-4-4-12. Corsair, the memory manufacturer, tested 4-4-4-12 memory on the MBP and found that it did make a difference, up to 20% on some tests. See the pdf file here:

http://www.asktheramguy.com/v3/showthread.php?t=67565

Even if it's not much of a difference, for $85, no tax, and $6 shipping, why not spend the extra 10 bucks to get lifetime warranty and faster speed?
 
SchneiderMan said:
what about this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134605

for the mbp?
is it true to os x that you need a 64 bit to run 4gb? or only on vista? thanks
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If you are concerned about brand names, and like Kingston, then go with that.

Like mentioned in above posts. OWC and Crucial are the most recommended brands of Ram.

GSkill and OCZ from Newegg are also popular, and have excellent prices.

It is all up to you to finally decide which you want. I have OWC in my iMac and Crucial in my MBP, and cannot tell the difference, and you won't either once you have it installed.

Keep checking Newegg. A few months back you could get 4gb for $40-50. Different brands, different times.
 
Just swapped my RAM from a Kingston to the OCZ and my geekbench score went up by 100... :cool:
 
Upgraded from 2GB to 4GB in my MBP with memory from OWC. Good price, great service from them as always. The lifetime warranty is nice too.
 
Hey, new to macs here. Right about to purchase a MBP and from what you guys are saying it is cheaper to buy the MBP with the lowest amount of RAM (2GB) and then upgrade with aftermarket RAM if I wanted 4GB, which I do.

1. I just wanted to double check that 2GB of an aftermarket brand RAM will work fine with the OEM Apple brand RAM and I won't have to replace the OEM RAM? I come from building PC's and have always built my PC's using a matching RAM brand for safety.

2. I assume upgrading RAM in a MBP is something I can do myself, though I have only built desktop PC's and never worked on macs or laptops?

Sorry for the noob questions, thanks in advance.
 
Unknownroad2000 said:
Hey, new to macs here. Right about to purchase a MBP and from what you guys are saying it is cheaper to buy the MBP with the lowest amount of RAM (2GB) and then upgrade with aftermarket RAM if I wanted 4GB, which I do.

1. I just wanted to double check that 2GB of an aftermarket brand RAM will work fine with the OEM Apple brand RAM and I won't have to replace the OEM RAM? I come from building PC's and have always built my PC's using a matching RAM brand for safety.

2. I assume upgrading RAM in a MBP is something I can do myself, though I have only built desktop PC's and never worked on macs or laptops?

Sorry for the noob questions, thanks in advance.
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Your MBP comes with 2 1GB RAM chips. You replace those with 2 2GB RAM chips that you buy from someone other than Apple. Apple charges double or more what you would pay from another reputable supplier.

Replacing the RAM is very simple and there are even videos on the web showing how to do it. Only involves taking out 3 screws.
 
When we upgrade ram, We need to change all 4 gigs? we can't just buy 2gb of ram and install it? or does it have to be the same brand and all.
 
88888888 said:
When we upgrade ram, We need to change all 4 gigs? we can't just buy 2gb of ram and install it? or does it have to be the same brand and all.
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You have 2 slots for RAM. The MBP comes with both slots filled, each with a 1GB RAM chip. To upgrade, you remove the two 1GB chips and replace them with two 2GB chips. It's recommended that you always use matching pairs of chips. While you could remove one of your 1GB chips and replace it with a 2GB chip, giving you 3GB, it isn't recommended. Also, with 4GB being around $100 or less, it makes more sense to just max it out.
 
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