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Paljasper

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So I just bought a MacBook Pro 15", from what I've read I guess it's a mid-2012 MacBook.

It only has 4 GB of RAM and sometimes I end up with no RAM left, even though I use MemoryCleaner.
I asked my brother about upgrading my RAM and he said it would be 200€ (+-260$) to install 8GB. This means it's installed by an official apple trader.

He said that installing RAM from other non-apple sites could slow down my MacBook.

Basically my question is, is it true that non-apple RAM slows down your MacBook (or apple computer in general) and IF I decide to go with non-apple RAM and place it myself, will I lose my warranty?

*edit: I know there is no such thing as "apple RAM", but by that I mean the RAM apple uses in their products.

*edit2: I've seen a few similar topics but they are "old" and I want to make 100% sure, since I'm a MacBook newbie
 
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Then your brother does not seem to know that much.

Apple uses cheap Hynix RAM, if you buy 8 or 16 GB of Crucial or Corsair 1600 MHz 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM RAM, you will be alright and pay only 50 to 100 € (8 or 16 GB) and can replace the RAM yourself.



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Paljasper said:
*edit: I know there is no such thing as "apple RAM", but by that I mean the RAM apple uses in their products.

*edit2: I've seen a few similar topics but they are "old" and I want to make 100% sure, since I'm a MacBook newbie
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Thank you everyone for the quick response, I know what to do now :)

simsaladimbamba said:
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allright, cool I'll keep that in mind, thanks
 
Look for Crucial brand RAM. I installed 8gb (slower speed for an older machine) for about $70 USD. Amazon and discount computer supply stores should have some good deals.
 
HIMAN1998 said:
You will also need a Pentalobe screw driver
http://www.amazon.com/5-Point-Penta...9206118&sr=1-1&keywords=pentalobe+macbook+pro
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chrisperro said:
you dont need this, this is for macbook air.
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HIMAN1998 said:
pro and air both use the same Pentalobe screwdriver.
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chrisperro said:
you wrong again.
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Replacing+MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2012+RAM/10772/1
the OP is talking about a CMBP, not a retina or air.
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Indeed, you don't need the pentalobe for the cMBP. I highly doubt that mine is a mutant and is the only one with philips #00 screws.

My rMBP does indeed use pentalobe screws. Why? Because it's not meant to be user-serviceable. The cMBP is and that's why it uses standard philips head screws.
 
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Odd, I thought I had read somewhere that the current regular MacBook Pro uses Pentalobe. One word of advice for the philips heads, though. Be careful removing them, as they strip easily.
 
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