Kingston vs Mushkin

[broadcast]

I'm trying to upgrade the RAM on my MacBook Pro to 8GB, and I've narrowed it down to:

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX25156(ME).aspx

and

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX29670(ME).aspx

I know Kingston is a very good brand, but I have never heard of Mushkin. The Mushkin is $30 cheaper, and I will need 2 so I end up saving $60 (quite a bit on a student budget).

Has anyone had any experience with Mushkin?

The 1333MHz ones are even cheaper, however I've read people have run into issues with it so I think I will avoid that route and just pay a bit extra.

I have a mid 2010 MacBook Pro, 2.66GHz i7

 

[pyroo]

Mushkin, I have the exact same kind.

Mushkin is a much better brand IMO, they have been around longer

 

[broadcast]

Thank you very much!

 

[NickZac]

Both have been used and seem to work well in the MBP. With that said, you can get 8GB of Crucial RAM for under a $100 shipped and IIRC some people have gotten OWC's 'bargain' RAM for as low as $69.

 

[broadcast]

Ended up finding those kingston's for $46 each. Not too bad

 

[NickZac]

Good deal

I don't think you can go wrong RAM wise; I've kind of gathered that RAM is either good or no good. I've used Kingston a lot with no issues and most people here who use them seem to be happy (Muskin is the same).

 

[wpotere]

Kingston is cheap memory and you will get what you pay for... Mushkin is a much better brand as is Crucial or Corsair.