Memory

[Darrenyo]

Currently have 2 x 2GB 1067 MHz DDR3 in my Macbook.

Looking at getting 8GB, have seen this: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/8566DDR3S8GP/

2 x 4.0GB PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz 204 Pin


Website says it will work in my Mac, would it be a good purchase?

Thanks

 

[Hellhammer]

What MacBook do you have and what do you do with it? If you need more RAM, then it's a good buy

 

[Darrenyo]

I have the 2010 April Macbook Pro 13"

It currently has 4GB DDR3 ram.

I use both Windows and Mac OS X, i would use Windows for gaming and Microsoft Apps and Mac for everything else.

 

[Patdt13]

Crucial is cheaper.

http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=7C0D2C4EA5CA7304

 

[Mac-key]

NuRam yet cheaper:

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer Technology/8566DDR3S8GP/

 

[Hellhammer]

NuRam yet cheaper:

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer Technology/8566DDR3S8GP/

Kingston is even cheaper

 

[rkaufmann87]

Kingston is even cheaper

Although I have Kingston in my iMac many have reported problems with Kingston's Value Ram. As long as it's not their Value Ram it's OK but I think the best overall value is with OWC's brand.

 

[Hellhammer]

Although I have Kingston in my iMac many have reported problems with Kingston's Value Ram. As long as it's not their Value Ram it's OK but I think the best overall value is with OWC's brand.

It doesn't say anything about ValueRAM in the link. I've built dozens of computers with Kingston's ValueRAM without issues. Of course there is always the tiny margin of defective products and people who complain but that applies to OWC as well.

*cough* NuRAM *cough*

 

[rkaufmann87]

It doesn't say anything about ValueRAM in the link. I've built dozens of computers with Kingston's ValueRAM without issues. Of course there is always the tiny margin of defective products and people who complain but that applies to OWC as well.

*cough* NuRAM *cough*

Yea I saw the link for the Kingston in another thread for 8GB of DDR3 1066 at $119.99 from Buy.com however Buy.com charges sales tax so that brings the price back up.

Glad you have had good luck with Kingston's ValueRam. I've never used it I was parroting back what I'd read elsewhere.

I still prefer OWC's service but that's just my preference.

 

[Mac-key]

It doesn't say anything about ValueRAM in the link. I've built dozens of computers with Kingston's ValueRAM without issues. Of course there is always the tiny margin of defective products and people who complain but that applies to OWC as well.

*cough* NuRAM *cough*

would you suggest staying away from NuRam? I'm looking to upgrade very soon. so just curious

 

[Hellhammer]

would you suggest staying away from NuRam? I'm looking to upgrade very soon. so just curious

I wouldn't. If you read the thread I linked, there are many people saying they have never had that flickering issue. Maybe a small margin of the modules are defective, I don't know. OWC has great customer service so I wouldn't worry, if you face problems, just give them a call