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Upgrading ram memory 8GB MBP 13" i5 2.3Ghz.

Bonilla

Bonilla

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Hello i need some advice, I had a Macbook Pro 15" early 2009 4GB ram.

Now i have this MBP 13 i5, but i noticed it is slower and get pauses sometimes when i am doing multitaskig but light stuff like webpages and some apps.

I am trying to upgrade to 8GB RAM but i dont know wich is the best option.
at amazon.com i could find these 3.

Can any one give me an advice about eache one.

1.- Kingston Apple 8GB Kit (2x4GB Modules) 1066MHz DDR3 SODIMM iMac and Macbook Memory (KTA-MB1066K2/8G). Price: $87.99


2.- DDR3 Upgrade for the Apple MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch DDR3) Early-2011 Laptop/Notebook. Price: $81.99

3.- Corsair 8 GB DDR3 Laptop Memory Kit CMSO8GX3M2A1333C9. Price: $74.99

What will be the best option ? and why?

Thanks.
 
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I found another option and it seems to be the perfecto choice but there is a problem, looks like speed DDR3 1600.

I read, that kind of speed can damage our macbook pro ?

But in the feedback some guys said it runs perfectly.
What to you think ?

Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1600 HyperX Plug n Play Laptop Memory Model KHX1600C9S3P1K2/8G

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=#scrollFullInfo
 
Crucial 8GB for your exact computer - $82. I've had nothing but luck with Crucial. Kingston is also good if you can find a deal. I've found them to be a bit expensive.
 
Bonilla said:
I found another option and it seems to be the perfecto choice but there is a problem, looks like speed DDR3 1600.

I read, that kind of speed can damage our macbook pro ?

But in the feedback some guys said it runs perfectly.
What to you think ?

Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1600 HyperX Plug n Play Laptop Memory Model KHX1600C9S3P1K2/8G

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=#scrollFullInfo
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Those will work. However your CPU will not take full advantage of the speed so you will be wasting your money.
 
Any of the well known brands will be fine. Get a minimum of 1333, but anything faster will be overkill. I went with Crucial, but other makes will be fine, although I'd stay away from cheap, no name RAM.
 
Crucial
Kingston
GSkill

All are good with good, stable, quality products backed with lifetime warranty.
 
zflauaus said:
Crucial 8GB for your exact computer - $82. I've had nothing but luck with Crucial. Kingston is also good if you can find a deal. I've found them to be a bit expensive.
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I also have quite enjoyed Crucial. The last time I purchased crucial memory (last MacBook) it sped up my computer exponentially. Very solid RAM as well. Never had any problems. And it's affordable. I'd go for it if I were you honestly
 
I have your exact laptop which I am typing on now with 8GB of crucial RAM in it. Works very nicely. The old 4GB went in the 2010 iMac upstairs so I managed to upgrade both to 8GB for £59.99 and 20 minutes of chip swapping

Super Bosh!
 
Thanks both of you for your feedback. I too have bought Crucial memory (probably 80% of the time) and they have never given me any problems. However, I'm going to give G.SKILL a shot. Never used them before, but for $49.99 (after $20 off code) that can't be beat if it works!
 
I purchased the G. Skill and had problems. For me I'm sticking with Crucial, Kingston or Samsung. They tend to be a little more in cost, but never had one single problem. Plus G.Skill website makes me wonder about them. Can't get the configuration module to work. Seems unprofessional.
 
i would just go with whatever you can get the best deal on. keep looking over newegg's daily memory deals for laptop modules at your specific frequency and you can usually catch a reputable branded cheap 8gb kit.

edit: much like this. gogogogogo.
 
Apple Expert said:
I purchased the G. Skill and had problems. For me I'm sticking with Crucial, Kingston or Samsung. They tend to be a little more in cost, but never had one single problem. Plus G.Skill website makes me wonder about them. Can't get the configuration module to work. Seems unprofessional.
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Kinda a bummer to hear. Which year/model MacBook Pro did you have?
 
dmk1974 said:
Kinda a bummer to hear. Which year/model MacBook Pro did you have?
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2011 MBP 13" i5. I've tried the Kingston HyperX (1600) and they are a bit faster. But for double the price. If you have to have the best out there then the HyperX is what you should look it. But at double the price, you need to think about it.
 
Apple Expert said:
2011 MBP 13" i5. I've tried the Kingston HyperX (1600) and they are a bit faster. But for double the price. If you have to have the best out there then the HyperX is what you should look it. But at double the price, you need to think about it.
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Thanks, just wanted to be sure since that's the same as the thread starter (and mine as well). I'll report back once I get it to see how the GSKILL works out.
 
If I am having RAM problems (Kernel panics, other stuff) will I know?

I installed G.SKILL 8gb (2x4gb) and I haven't had any issues except last night after having a 13 hour up time I tried to get MBP to shut down and it went to a blue screen and this rotating thing appeared. It took like 3 minutes to shut down..
 
deosaa7 said:
If I am having RAM problems (Kernel panics, other stuff) will I know?

I installed G.SKILL 8gb (2x4gb) and I haven't had any issues except last night after having a 13 hour up time I tried to get MBP to shut down and it went to a blue screen and this rotating thing appeared. It took like 3 minutes to shut down..
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I haven't touched the stock ram in my 2011 13" MPB (yet) and I've had that happen a couple of times at shutdown as well. Seemed like it was locked up, but then it worked itself out.
 
deosaa7 said:
If I am having RAM problems (Kernel panics, other stuff) will I know?

I installed G.SKILL 8gb (2x4gb) and I haven't had any issues except last night after having a 13 hour up time I tried to get MBP to shut down and it went to a blue screen and this rotating thing appeared. It took like 3 minutes to shut down..
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That could be from anything - usually RAM problems cause lots of random issues.
 
Just got the G.SKILL ram and installed it 1/2 hour ago. So far so good...perfectly smooth install as expected. Will report back if any issues arise.
 
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