New MacBook Pro - Upgrade RAM Before First Start-Up?

[DadHatter]

I purchased a new MacBook Pro this week, and also ordered 4 GB of memory as an upgrade (from another seller). I'm wondering if there is any issue with installing the new RAM before booting up for the first time? Obviously, it's a non-issue either way, but are there any issues with making the swap from 2 GB to 4 GB before going through the Leopard set-up stuff?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Mindflux]

Boot your machine first to check for issues, otherwise you'll be sitting around diagnosing the real cause of the problem.

 

[Teej guy]

True words. Run it stock. If you're happy with it after a day or two (even a week) of solid use, put in the ram. By that point you'll know if your performance is improved by changing the stock config, or if something is wrong, you'll have a much easier time of diagnosing it.

 

[amac4me]

Use the Apple supplied RAM for a few days to ensure things are running smoothly.

Then if you decide to upgrade, purchase a complete 4GB kit and KEEP the stock RAM. If you ever need to run a hardware test or send your MBP in for repair you'll be best served (less hassles) by using the stock RAM.

I purchased a 4GB kit from Crucial for my Penryn-based MBP for approx $100.

 

[alphaod]

I installed my RAM before my first boot-up--no issues there, but I would still recommended doing a stock boot before an upgrade; just in case there are issues that you need to replace your computer, you don't have to mess around with the RAM 3 times.

 

[rychencop]

yeah...make sure you don't have any issues, then install the upgrade.

 

[wakeborder556]

Boot your machine first to check for issues, otherwise you'll be sitting around diagnosing the real cause of the problem.

Very, very wise.

 

[jdzialak]

I got mine with 2G in April and just upgraded to 4G.
I honestly am not seeing much difference, if any at all.


Joe

 

[Applepwns]

yep boot first play with it for a day or two then install the amazing 4gb of ram =P