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Is a RAM upgrade worth it.

The move from 1GB to 2GB would probably good for you
You should see some significant performance increases

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Also is the RAM I mentioned up above a good selection? I was hoping to eventually get 2gb as I do play a few games on my Mac and every little bit can help. Plus if it helps running other demanding applications I'm all for it.
 
Avizzv92 said:
I suppose for 15 dollars more might aswell get 4gb...
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No my friend; it's $10 less after the rebate :D

Actually make that $17, because with the former you have to pay for shipping twice (for 2 items), and this only once.
 
Definitely do it. I upgraded my MBP to 2 GB this past spring and its amazing how much faster my programs work and open up. I went through crucial.com they have a pretty cool tool to look at your laptop and get you exactly what you need. For the 2 - 1 GB cards i think it was $45 and that included shipping.

Good luck!
 
alphaod said:
When RAM used to cost $300
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Thankfully this is no longer the case. I'm going to bump my MacBook from 1GB to 2GB, and it'll only set me back $40. However I do strongly remember paying $170 for the same type (and amount) of RAM in 2006. :p

Buy more RAM, you'll be glad you did, your system is sure to get a nice speed boost.
 
Now I read that static electricity can be a possible threat when upgrading the ram, would it be worth my effort too stop at radio shack and get a anti-static wrist band for $5? Lol, paranoid maybe, but rather pay $5 and be safe then ruin a 1k computer...
 
Avizzv92 said:
Now I read that static electricity can be a possible threat when upgrading the ram, would it be worth my effort too stop at radio shack and get a anti-static wrist band for $5? Lol, paranoid maybe, but rather pay $5 and be safe then ruin a 1k computer...
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I have never used one in all my years of repairing computers, sure call me reckless, but I've had no issues. Just discharge yourself of any static electricity before installing the RAM. Any guide online will tell you this, just take care and you'll be fine. :)
 
Avizzv92 said:
Now I read that static electricity can be a possible threat when upgrading the ram, would it be worth my effort too stop at radio shack and get a anti-static wrist band for $5? Lol, paranoid maybe, but rather pay $5 and be safe then ruin a 1k computer...
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I've upgraded the RAM on countless machines without a wriststrap and no logics have been fried. I have yet to hear of any damage caused my static electricity when upgrading memory.
 
Ok, I have upgraded multiple parts on Desktops before with no problem, but just making sure.
 
If you bought the Macbook this time last year then it will only be able to use about 3.25gb out of that 4gb RAM. But still worth it over 2gb for nearly the same price :cool:

I'm assuming you have a 2ghz or 2.16ghz Core 2?
 
I have a Intel Core 2 Duo with I think 2.4GHz... I'm not sure it says 2ghz on the "About This Mac Page" But I'm positive it's 2.something... How can I find out the exact amount?

To be honest my guessing was off a bit, turns out I bought it December 15, 2007.... (Okay it way off....)

Now If I got it that day would I be able too use 4gb?
 
Avizzv92 said:
I have a Intel Core 2 Duo with I think 2.4GHz... I'm not sure it says 2ghz on the "About This Mac Page" But I'm positive it's 2.something... How can I find out the exact amount?

To be honest my guessing was off a bit, turns out I bought it December 15, 2007.... (Okay it way off....)

Now If I got it that day would I be able too use 4gb?
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It is a 2.4, it can support up to 4GB of RAM.
 
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