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Macdaddy1129

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Jul 6, 2010
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So I want to upgrade my Macbook 5,1(late 2008) RAM and HD. I've done quite a bit of research, including reading all of the guides on here. Here's what I'm looking at.
My Specs: http://www.everymac.com/systems/app...-2.0-aluminum-13-late-2008-unibody-specs.html

RAM:http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/8566DDR3S6GP/

With this 6gb ram, will I run into any issues? I've done quite a bit of research and have found that my macbook will support 6gb ram although apple only "officially" supports 4.

HD: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Samsung/HM500JIMFWU2/

Thoughts on this hard drive? Did some research on it and have read great things about it. Any better options? Also, I chose 5400rpm because I've read about people having noise and vibration problems with 7200rpm ones.

Lastly, I plan on installing the RAM and HD just like in these videos(below). I shouldn't run into any problems with the new hardware should I?
RAM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY2LC6JKZ4k
HD:http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbook_13_unibody_hd_h/

Thanks!
 
That RAM will work fine, although that HDD looks a bit expensive. You could probably get a 500GB 5400 RPM drive for $60, and an enclosure for $15 separately.
 
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