MacBook Pro Classic: Time for more RAM?

[fleshman03]

View attachment 141297Title says it all. Check out the picture. I wasn't doing much other than my normal stuff. iTunes, Mail, Safari...

I'm asking because I know more about windows than Mac when it comes to RAM usage.

Also, do they make 800 mhz 2gb sticks? Would those work in my early 08?

 

[Eidorian]

Stick with DDR2-667. DDR2-800 RAM seems to have problems downclocking.

I'd get a 4 GB stick if you can afford it for 5 GB. 2 x 2 GB is cheap as well.

 

[fleshman03]

Stick with DDR2-667. DDR2-800 RAM seems to have problems downclocking.

I'd get a 4 GB stick if you can afford it for 5 GB. 2 x 2 GB is cheap as well.

Wouldn't I run into problems with Dual Channel stuff if I did 4gb + 2gb?

Also, why would it be needed to be down clocked? Isn't the Bus 800 mhz?

 

[Eidorian]

Wouldn't I run into problems with Dual Channel stuff if I did 4gb + 2gb?

Also, why would it be needed to be down clocked? Isn't the Bus 800 mhz?

Personally I'd rather have more RAM in the two slots you have then the scant performance boost that dual channel provides.

The chipset only supports DDR2-667 even if the front side bus is 800 MHz quad pumped.

 

[fleshman03]

Thanks for the quick replies. I really appreciate it.

I'm thinking about getting the 4gb kit from OWC.

I'm thinking that for >$10 more, the Low Latency CAS is worth it.

And since I'm at MacRumors, I thought I'd ask. Is there any news on a 500GB HD for the 15" MBP? I'm guessing 1TB would be too much to ask for.

 

[Eidorian]

I've been using this RAM for 10 months now.

500 GB is on the market now. I wouldn't open your MacBook Pro. The warranty issue on it is up in the air from time to time.

 

[fleshman03]

Thank you so much for the help.

I'm going to look a little deeper at the g-skill ram.

And I'm letting my campus computer store (Apple Care Center) to the upgrade. They'll end up charging $35/hr. Shouldn't take more than that.

BTW- Based on that usage, it's time for more RAM - Right?

 

[Eidorian]

BTW- Based on that usage, it's time for more RAM - Right?

I've had 4 GB of RAM since I've owned this Macbook so I haven't seen a Page Out in ages.

Personally I'd just go to 4 GB since it's only $54 shipped. Unless you're in dire financial straits it's pretty much a guaranteed upgrade. It was $80 when I bought my 4 GB and I thought that was dirt cheap.

 

[hitnrun7]

4GB is working great for me. Running VMware and alot of other intensive programs, not a single slowdown or page out. Get 4GB, i just bought Kingston RAM as it was on sale for $30/Stick...