Looking to Purchase Ram Upgrade

[technogeek1995]

I have an Early 2011 Macbook Pro with Core i7 2.3 GHz processor w/ 8gb factory installed. I'm looking at upgrading the RAM to 16gb. I've read through the MacRumors guide, but I'm still not fully sure what will work with my mac. I've already checked to make sure my Mac supports 1600 MHz and up to 32 GB of RAM.

So far, I think Corsair's memory will work the best. In the 8gb category, it got the best and cheapest rating, while Kingston didn't - on the MacRumor's guide.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233299

 

[KUguardgrl13]

As long as the specs are right there are several brands that are reputable. Corsair is good. I just bought Crucial for my 2009 MBP. Kensington is ok, I think.

 

[waboosh]

I have an Early 2011 Macbook Pro with Core i7 2.3 GHz processor w/ 8gb factory installed. I'm looking at upgrading the RAM to 16gb. I've read through the MacRumors guide, but I'm still not fully sure what will work with my mac. I've already checked to make sure my Mac supports 1600 MHz and up to 32 GB of RAM.

So far, I think Corsair's memory will work the best. In the 8gb category, it got the best and cheapest rating, while Kingston didn't - on the MacRumor's guide.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233299

I have the exact same computer except with 2.7 GHz and had no issues what so ever with my upgrade. I got mine from crucial and have had no issues

 

[bobcan]

Almost the same for me too.. mine is ~ same Vintage, a mid-2011 i7 2.2 GHz

I put 16GB of Mushkin from Newegg (Canada) into it a year and a bit ago.. Flawless and was much cheaper than other 'name brands'.. also USA Made, great Warranty and I've put their RAM in to 6-7 computers the last 3 years.. always NO issues!!

And if wondering, this guide has always helped me to Maximize my plan: http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/index-macbookpro.html

 

[technogeek1995]

Any place cheaper than Newegg or OWC for RAM? I like OWC because I get a rebate, but the only RAM they have in an 8 gb module is their own branding…which I'm not sure if its reliable.

 

[waboosh]

Any place cheaper than Newegg or OWC for RAM? I like OWC because I get a rebate, but the only RAM they have in an 8 gb module is their own branding…which I'm not sure if its reliable.

not sure on prices of those, im one, and this is probably wrong because they're all the same, but go with brands i know and trust. So if you doubt any brands, the prices will be much different, so just go with what you feel comfortable with.

 

[KUguardgrl13]

Any place cheaper than Newegg or OWC for RAM? I like OWC because I get a rebate, but the only RAM they have in an 8 gb module is their own branding…which I'm not sure if its reliable.

If you have a Micro Center store in your area go there. They also have a website. I bought 8 gb Crucial for my 2009 MBP for around $60.

 

[scbond]

Crucial is excellent and usually at a good price. Don't just buy the cheapest you can get...you get what you pay for after all!