Ram for macbook

[zotes24]

(i accidently posted this in the macbook pro section, but the answer still applies)

Hey everyone. Sorry if this is a repost, but i was looking at ram OWC on here:http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3

and my question is why does the price of ram jump from 4gb at $64.99 and then 6gb is $374.99. That is a pretty big price jump for 2 more GB. Can anyone explain to me why?

Also i have 2Gb of memory and how will adding the 2 more GB help my computer? will apps be snappier and of course i would have more memory.

thanks!

 

[Runt888]

4 GB of ram is two sticks of 2GB each. 6 GB has one stick with 4 GB (which is a lot more expensive), and one stick with 2 GB.

The more ram they have to fit on each stick, the more expensive it is. Whether or not the huge increase in price is justified is another question...

 

[alphaod]

You lose dual-channel going from 2x2GB to 4GB+2GB, so unless you will be using those 2GB extra, you may actually lose performance.

 

[zotes24]

thanks for the 2 replies, much appreciated!!! ima go with the 4 GB (2x2) Ram, it should be MORE than enough!! hope this helps out other people as well

 

[zotes24]

One more question. if i swtich out the ram i dont need to back up anything or reinstall anything correct?