Upgrade RAM to start?

[AppleFan922]

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I just received my new MBP today, I haven't opened it yet because I've been at work. I already have my upgraded memory for it, waiting for me to put it in. Am I better off installing it right out of the box, or should I install my backup on it first and then install the RAM? Thanks for your help guys!!

 

[MrJolly]

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I just received my new MBP today, I haven't opened it yet because I've been at work. I already have my upgraded memory for it, waiting for me to put it in. Am I better off installing it right out of the box, or should I install my backup on it first and then install the RAM? Thanks for your help guys!!

Check it works before opening it up.

 

[dakine17]

i'm in the same predicament too. Been boxed up for 2 weeks now and waiting for my RAM to come in.

 

[weemanpow3]

When I had my MBP replaced due to a faulty track pad, Apple gave me a brand new one in the box. The first thing I did was install my 8gb ram into the machine without starting it the first time out of the box. Everything is perfectly fine.

 

[Bobby Corwen]

It doesn't matter either way.

For the slight sake of efficiency I would say install the RAM and make it fresh first, good to go.

The memory might slightly help with the speed of the backup install