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Limited Time Shell Shocker, 16GB RAM Gskill for $100
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will these work with next MBP?? i will be getting the 15in in a year or less. is there any reason these wouldn't work in the next gen MBP??
It's a foolish idea to purchase RAM a year in advance on a next model that you don't even know what the spec's are. Are you kidding us
Such a foolish question
It's a foolish idea to purchase RAM a year in advance on a next model that you don't even know what the spec's are. Are you kidding us
why?? apple isn't going to include 16gb as a default, and they wouldn't lower the max amount. its a pretty safe bet. plus this is cheap as dirt
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plus wouldn't i be able to use this in my mac mini??? early 2009??!
EDIT: just found out i couldn't for the mini, only up to 8
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More than likely you would unless Apple starts pulling a MBA with the Pros and has non-user removable RAM
There no reason to. This will only become cheaper. A few weeks ago the deal was around $120. It not unreasonable to think this won't get to $75 by the time the next one is released. It's never a good Idea to purchase ram in advanced unless you will use it in the next week or two.
What's the difference that product and the "For Mac" products?
Like this one
http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=504
Like this one
http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=504
Does anyone know about the quality of this ram? Does it basically perform the same as Crucial memory?
From some of the prior reports and problems with Crucial by MBP owners, I would be looking for a comparison that is a little more reliable.
I've been running Crucial 4x4GB in my 2010 iMac and Crucial 2x4GB in my 2011 MBP for the past 3-4 months with no issues:
Crucial 8GB Kit 2-4GB DDR3-1333 (PC3 10600) SODIMM 204pin CT2CP51264BC1339
I always thought Crucial provided good memory. That's why I was slightly surprised that the previous user said it had problems
Because the next version may have a processor with a higher bus speed, rendering this memory too slow. Not a low possibility either
Generally it is fine memory, as are lots of other brands. SInce you asked, recently I have mainly used Patriot, but that has nothing to do with reputation, it was just what was on sale and in stock when I was purchasing. My philosophy is if the manufacturer is a well known name, has a good warranty policy they back, and the store purchasing from has a good return policy, I will take the chance and return the item if it doesn't work for me. There have been numerous reports on here with the 16GB Crucial failing memory tests. If I remember correctly the reports were mainly from 17" MBP owners, so this fact could be a big determining factor, but none the less stands.
Lots report that they have no issues with Crucial, but make sure that they have 16GB sets, as stating that you use brand x and have no problems is not a good measure of quality or reliability of all products from a manufacturer. If one is not using the latest, comparable technology it is not a fair determination of reliability and quality, since processes change, reliability can slip or change with the newer tech processes yielding all past results invalid. Just food for thought.