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mattymattz

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Jul 20, 2009
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Hello, I have a standard MacBook Pro 4.1 (Penryn i think?) with 2GB of ram. I've recently been hitting slowdowns and I'm going to upgrade the RAM to 4GB. I know how to install it I'm just not 100% on what kind of stick will work with my macbook.

Is this RAM stick a good choice?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208323

if its not can someone please point me to one that is!

thanks in advance
 
That ram would work fine, but are you sure you only need one stick? If it's stock, they usually just give you 2 1GB sticks, and you want to get 2 2GB sticks.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145193

I've been using this on my Macbook and my iMac and haven't had any problems yet, but if you're worried

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233066

you can pay 3 bucks + tax more on "Apple tested" ram.

I personally don't see the difference and I think it's just a scam, but I may be wrong.
 
It probably will work, but here is the link to Newegg's configurator, which helps you find the right RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductConfigurator.aspx?Category=17&name=Memory-Configurator

Also be sure, how many RAM sticks you have installed, as most probably you will have 2x1GB sticks, so you actually need 2x2GB sticks to upgrade.

It's best to buy those in a 2x2GB kit than separately.

SystemProfiler.jpg

System Profiler
 
Oops sorry I didn't clarify! I knew i needed two sticks. My mistake! But thanks for all the help! I think I'll order them right now.
 
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