Help Upgrading RAM

ceezy3000 · Feb 16, 2009

i need help upgrading RAm, i went on the OWC website and noticed two different 4gb upgrades for my macbook, one costs 150 the other costs 50 whats the difference? here are the links
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/5300DDR2S4GB/

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/53IM2DDR4GBK/

dmiller · Feb 16, 2009

one is 4GB and the other are (2) 2GB you want the 2 2GB modules

GfulDedFan · Feb 16, 2009

The first link is for a single 4GB chip. The second is for 2 chips that are 2 GB each. There is a premium for a single larger chip.

ceezy3000 · Feb 16, 2009

GfulDedFan said:
The first link is for a single 4GB chip. The second is for 2 chips that are 2 GB each. There is a premium for a single larger chip.

thanks, i guess ill get the 2x2gb ram, who needs 6 or 8 gbs anyway

dmiller · Feb 16, 2009

your macbook couldn't see it anyway
people with video/photo heavy apps need them on mac pro's

brop52 · Feb 16, 2009

Try this Kingston 2X2 GB set from Newegg with free shipping and $39.99.
2% cash back at Newegg.

aluminumapple · Feb 16, 2009

also if you 6 gb you cant have dual channel 😛

NewMacbookPlz · Feb 16, 2009

aluminumapple said:
also if you 6 gb you cant have dual channel 😛

Anecdotal evidence suggests the benefit of more RAM outweighs the dual-channel effect.

brop52 · Feb 16, 2009

NewMacbookPlz said:
Anecdotal evidence suggests the benefit of more RAM outweighs the dual-channel effect.

I agree, but it also burns a bigger hole in your wallet.

dmiller · Feb 18, 2009

we're mac users...we don't like money in our wallets