Is 4GB RAM Worth it?

[Enigmafan420]

I have last fall's black Macbook (2.2 GHZ) with 2 GB Ram.

I am wondering if it is worth putting 4 GB into it and adding the 2GB to my 1GB Mac Mini?

What performance benefits for the MacBook? What about a 2GB MinI?

 

[72930]

Check out Activity Monitor->System Memory-> Check if your Page Outs comes close to or exceeds your Page Ins. If so, more RAM would be good.

 

[ValinS]

Umm........ Really depends what your doing, download iStat and just see how much memory you actually use in your daily computing. If your nearing full usage go for the 4GB I think it's like $55 on newegg.

Also upgrading your mini's RAM will void the warranty and can be quite tricky just don't go cracking the case open just yet.

 

[killmoms]

I believe the mini uses full-size desktop DIMMs, not notebook-sized SO-DIMMs, so I don't think you could put your MacBook's RAM in it anyway.

 

[tersono]

I believe the mini uses full-size desktop DIMMs, not notebook-sized SO-DIMMs, so I don't think you could put your MacBook's RAM in it anyway.

Incorrect. The Mini uses SO-DIMMs - basically the same spec as a Macbook

 

[killmoms]

Incorrect. The Mini uses SO-DIMMs - basically the same spec as a Macbook

Ah, interesting. That's a change from the G4 minis then, which I guess is the last time I saw a mini's innards. Shows you how much I've paid attention to it I guess.

 

[BlackThunder]

He came off kinda harsh too... like Dwight from Dunder-Mifflin. I'm just sayin... lol

"Incorrect."

 

[ValinS]

Yeah Apple standardize all the memory for everything except the MacPro, DDR2 667Mhz Non-EEC 200pin SO-DIMM's.

 

[pazreal]

If you got the money, go for it. Memory prices for macs right now are dirt cheap so get it while the gettins good.

 

[MacDawg]

If I have 2GB in my MBP and want to go to 4GB how hard is it to do myself?
Can I add 2GB or do I have to replace the 2GB with 4GB?

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[fuzzielitlpanda]

u have to replace the 2gb with 4gb ( 2x 2gb) since there are only two memory slots. i upgraded my memory the day after i bought my macbook.

 

[eXan]

Check out Activity Monitor->System Memory-> Check if your Page Outs comes close to or exceeds your Page Ins. If so, more RAM would be good.

+1

 

[VoodooDaddy]

Also upgrading your mini's RAM will void the warranty and can be quite tricky just don't go cracking the case open just yet.

says who?

 

[CanadaRAM]

If I have 2GB in my MBP and want to go to 4GB how hard is it to do myself?
Can I add 2GB or do I have to replace the 2GB with 4GB?

Woof, Woof - Dawg

Check under the Guides tab at the top of the window

Hardware: MR Guide to Understanding Intel Mac RAM

 

[MacDawg]

Check under the Guides tab at the top of the window

Hardware: MR Guide to Understanding Intel Mac RAM

I always seem to forget about those guides
I really don't think I need the RAM except when I run Fusion

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[bigjnyc]

if you can afford it then i dont see why not, it certainly wont hurt your system.

 

[gkarris]

I paid $74 for it so, yes...

 

[fuzzielitlpanda]

yes ram is so cheap now.

 

[Enigmafan420]

Mac Mini Case Opening

says who?

I have seen several videos on this, including NewWorld Computing's (Macsales.com). It doesn't look too bad-though of course, these people have done it many times.

Would be interested in hearing from those of you that have cracked open the mini. It does look a little tricky... I have been building PC systems for 10 years though (yeah I know-I don't do it anymore unless I HAVE to).