Late 2009 MacBook RAM upgrade

[Jaben3421]

Hi everybody,
Today I was browsing Newegg looking for some new ram, when I came across a strange comment. I have a late 2009 MacBook I'm looking to upgrade the RAM in. It takes DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500 RAM. Someone in the comments said that a computer that takes that can except DDR3 1333MHz PC3-10600 RAM, and I didn't know this. Is this true? If it is, I would love to get faster RAM.

 

[DockMac]

Go to Crucial.com, and input your machine. It will tell you what is compatible. Just because a RAM is faster, and will install, doesn't mean your machine will be able to take advantage of it.

 

[T5BRICK]

I installed 2 x 4GB 1333MHz Corsair RAM in my mid 2009 MBP(same CPU and nvidia MCP79 chipset) and it actually runs at 1333MHz. It's worth a try. It's cheaper than the 1066MHz stuff anyway.

 

[Jaben3421]

I installed 2 x 4GB 1333MHz Corsair RAM in my mid 2009 MBP(same CPU and nvidia MCP79 chipset) and it actually runs at 1333MHz. It's worth a try. It's cheaper than the 1066MHz stuff anyway.

Thanks. Will do, 'cause that RAM is actually cheaper.

 

[T5BRICK]

Thanks. Will do, 'cause that RAM is actually cheaper.

Just make sure you read through the reviews to verify that other Mac users are able to get it working in their models.

 

[gkddan]

I have a late 2009 macbook and i also installed 2 x4GB 1333mhz Patriot ram modules in it. apple recommends the max is 4GB in total running at 1066mhz. it seems to work ok i wonder for how long though