Memory upgrade - do i need a 'matched kit', or can i buy 2x single modules?

[cokedrinker]

Hello,

Im looking to upgrade a new 17'' with the ram below, which seem to be sold here only in 1x4gb modules. Am i alright in buying two of these, or is it necessary to buy an 8gb matched kit?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-205-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1264

Any help appreciated, need to order quick - only 3 left!

 

[Diode]

It shouldn't matter for a macbook.

 

[blackburn]

That's not the correct type of ram. You should buy 1066 not 1333. Or else your macbook will overheat.

 

[cokedrinker]

damnit, thanks for that, I was sure that was the correct ram - i actually thought it was 1066!

 

[cokedrinker]

nvm

 

[Apple OC]

that should work Ok 😎

 

[eatbacon]

That's not the correct type of ram. You should buy 1066 not 1333. Or else your macbook will overheat.

??

Based on what?

If you use faster ram than supported, you just won't be able to take advantage of the faster speed.

 

[cokedrinker]

Did a bit more searching and found two brands which will work out cheaper than above anyway.

Crucial (1066Mhz)
Transcend (1333Mhz)

I have never heard of transcend - but the website states it is suitable for the MBP.

Is there any advantage to the Transcend 1333Mhz, as in better memory timings?

 

[bniu]

Is there any advantage to the Transcend 1333Mhz, as in better memory timings?

if you get one of the i5/i7 based MBPs, you can move the RAM over there, since those systems need 1333 RAM.

 

[cokedrinker]

if you get one of the i5/i7 based MBPs, you can move the RAM over there, since those systems need 1333 RAM.

I am indeed getting the i5, possibly i7 - but these are 1066Mhz aren't they?!?!?

 

[bniu]

I am indeed getting the i5, possibly i7 - but these are 1066Mhz aren't they?!?!?

i suppose you're right, just checked the apple site. 1333 will downclock to 1066 anyways, so you can move them over to a future MBP as well...

 

[JamesGorman]

That's not the correct type of ram. You should buy 1066 not 1333. Or else your macbook will overheat.

They wont overheat at all. All that happens is that the system down clocks the ram to the speed that the system runs at.(1066mhz)

 

[Stvwndr219]

People have had trouble getting the ram to downclock - i would play it safe and get 1066 ram