New MacBook 2GB PC3-8500 vs 4GB PC2-5300

[thiagos]

Hey guys, I was wondering if I could buy a 4GB (2X 2GB PC2-5300) instead of the overpriced 4GB (2X2GB PC3-8500) RAM for my new Aluminum MacBook.

If so would it be faster with the 2GB PC3-8500 RAM or with the 4GB PC2-5300 RAM?

Please only repost if you are knowledgeable on the subject.

Thanks in advance.

 

[robbieduncan]

You can only use DDR3 RAM in a new MacBook. PC2-XXXX is DDR2 and will not even physically fit.

 

[Eidorian]

The new Late 2008 MacBook (Pro) only take 204-pin DDR3-1066 (8500) SODIMMs.

It looks like the chipset is temperamental as well with after market RAM.