January 2008 MBP - I want to upgrade to 6GB memory

[elgrecomac]

Though not supported by Apple, I would like upgrade the RAM in my January 2008 MBP to 6gb up from 4gb. I have 3 questions:

1. With my vintage of MBP can this be done?
2. If yes, I assume I have to buy a 4gb and a 2gb ram sticks. So where and what memory should I buy? (supplier, speed, spec, etc). Please be as specific as possible.

3. Also, for someone who has already done this, have you encountered any issues, problems, system failures, software conflicts? I use MS office, VMWare Fusion, Firefox as well as itunes and Safari.

Thank you.

 

[Cave Man]

Have a look here.

 

[Thiol]

Benchmarks here:
http://barefeats.com/mbpp11.html

 

[elgrecomac]

Thanks, all

It looks like it just isn't worth the $175-200 for the additional memory for a marginal boost in performance. I do hope that Apple addresses this in it3 MBP 3.1+ laptops in Snow Leopard...wishful thinking I bet.

 

[alphaod]

You could always check out ebay or the other places for good deals