Updating your own RAM question

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  1. BostonBrawler, Jul 21, 2011

    BostonBrawler macrumors member

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    Hi all. Have a mid 2010 17" 2.8 GHz MBP i7.

    Memory is a 4g 1067 MHz DDR3. Says the upgrade would be PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 MHz on the website.

    So on the Apple website, they sell the 8g upgrade.

    My question is, do I have to use their brand, or is there an equivalent/better memory card(s) I could purchase? I saw online that I could get some for around $60 vs apples $400.

    So other than the 'its apple they can charge what they want' answer, is there a reason for their price increase? Is it better for the machine to have a native product?

    If not, what would you recommend?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. -tWv-, Jul 21, 2011
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    -tWv- macrumors 68000

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    Do NOT buy RAM upgrades from Apple, they are ridiculously expensive. It doesn't make a difference whether the RAM is from apple, there is no difference in quality but it is covered under their warranty if it is apple RAM.

    I get all my RAM from macsales.com. They offer really great prices and have install videos and basically everything you need to successfully upgrade your existing mac hardware. Don't pay the extra money for the same thing :)
     
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  3. BostonBrawler, Jul 21, 2011

    BostonBrawler thread starter macrumors member

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    Great thanks, just did that.

    Another question from a novice - once I swap out the memory, will the computer automatically detect and change the settings in my 'about this mac' section?
     
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  4. bjett92, Jul 21, 2011

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    Yep. Check there to make sure it shows the correct amount to ensure the RAM is seated properly.
     
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