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MacBook Pro Memory Suggestions

macosxuser01

macosxuser01

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I'm looking to buy a 15inch MBP 2.53GHz Intel Core i5 with 500GB hard drive @ 7200RPM.

I want to upgrade the RAM to 8GB but I don't want to buy the RAM from Apple for $380. What aftermarket RAM would you suggest? I've been doing some research and I found OWC and Axiom not sure what brand to get.
 
Ok well if anybody doesn't agree or suggest something let me know. I plan on buying my MBP sometime in mid January so I'm in no rush to get upgraded RAM as soon as possible
 
Just a suggestion. Don't get the i5 2.53 but instead get the i5 2.4. The performance difference is only 5% when running the most demanding tasks. With the $200 price difference between the 2.4 vs 2.53 model you can upgrade the ram to 8gb, and buy a 500gb 7200 HHD drive like the Hitachi for only $65 and keep the 320 gb drive as a backup/clone/TM/extra storage. You will get more for your money.

The above is what I did/will do. I recently upgraded my RAM to 8gb from OWC (but G Skills is also top shelf) and sold my original 4gb for $40. I will be getting the Hitachi drive I mentioned above next week - it gets high marks for speed, low noise and low vibration from members on this site.
 
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I love OWC, but for laptop ram I have been using Mushkin for over 10 years, never had a single problem. So if you want a recommendation, get Mushkin.
 
I recommend ram from macsales. I use the OWC ram. I've used it in several macs...and never failed...
 
I'm not wanting to throw a monkey wrench into everyone's plans here but I just went to Crucial and found this deal:

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This can't be right, can it? If so, is this quality RAM?


I would appreciate any help and apologies if this is a hijack of a thread!
 
That isn't such a good deal, here is similar kit for 85$ including shipping. Crucial RAM (and G.Skill) is good quality so no need to worry
 
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