How much ram do I need for my macbook?

[jimlee4262]

Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook2,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.16 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Ok so here's the stuff. In addition to how much ram I need, I want a website where I can buy the ram too. Thanks.

 

[spinnerlys]

32GB?

How the hell should we know? That depends entirely on your needs. I have 4GB RAM in all my Macs, and sometimes even that is not enough.
But I have up to 20 applications open at the same time (currently 18).


Apple officially states that the machine can take up to 2GB RAM, but unofficially it can hold 4GB, but can only use 3GB of it.

found here: http://www.everymac.com/systems/app...-core-2-duo-2.16-white-13-mid-2007-specs.html

You need 200pin 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM, found on Newegg, OWC and many others.

Kingston and Crucial are reputable brands for RAM.

More shops via http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...5300+DDR2+SDRAM+200+pin+macbook&aq=f&oq=&aqi=

 

[flopticalcube]

Your MacBook can use up to 3GB. 2GB should be fine for most things. What are you using the MB for?

Newegg and macsales can sell you 2 1GB sticks for a reasonable amount.

 

[powerbook911]

I also agree to maybe find your exact machine at other world computing and buy 2, 1 GB sticks, for 2 GB total. I think you'll be impressed by the speedup.

 

[jimlee4262]

so i can use 3gb of ram right? Couldn't I buy one 2 gb ram and one 1 gb ram? I was wondering.... could this ram work for my macbook?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231161

 

[heatmiser]

I used that MB for 2 years with 2gb of memory. Ran fine. You can get more if you want, but it's not a necessity.

 

[flopticalcube]

so i can use 3gb of ram right? Couldn't I buy one 2 gb ram and one 1 gb ram? I was wondering.... could this ram work for my macbook?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231161

Yes. That kit will work.

 

[jimlee4262]

I asked the company gskill and said that my macbook can only hold up to 2gb of ram. This is what they said. I probably am going to get 2 gb since 3 gb would be useless. Here's what they wrote.

According to our records, your Apple MacBook can only handle up to 2GB of memory, 1GB per slot. As a result, the best memory package for your computer is the G.Skill FA-5300CL5D-2GBSQ

This is a 2 x 1GB memory package that should maximize your laptop memory speed and capacity. Here is the direct link to that item: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231158&Tpk=FA-5300CL5D-2GBSQ

If you have any further questions, please feel free to let us know.

Thank you
GSKILL SUPPORT

 

[flopticalcube]

Officially it only supports 2GB. I have had 4GB working in mine (3GB visible to the OS) but 2GB should be OK too.

 

[jimlee4262]

so the 3gb would work or no? I know that the macbook would fully use 2 gb but i don't know if the macbook would fully use the 3gb.

 

[flopticalcube]

It will work as has been shown to work in many other MacBook2,1 like yours. You may not need more than 2GB. I would consider 2GB the minimum today, however.

 

[jimlee4262]

ok. Thanks for the info. i think im gonna get the 3gb. I think my macbook will detect it and use the ram to its full potential.