upgrading to 4gb of memory (corsair -- amazon -- newegg) <<confusion

[Architect4122]

I've done enough looking around, and I've built a few PCs to be knowledgeable enough to finally lay down a few bucks for some memory.

I've used Corsair in the past, and I'm sticking with them. They were always slightly higher in the PC whelm, but it was solid stuff, and worked great, it was also referenced by friends who built their comps as well.

So here is the site (and the memory many others beside me have looked at):

http://corsair.com/products/mac_memory.aspx

This will be for my MacBook Pro. Its the only 4gb offering from corsair for the MBP: model #: VSA4GSDSKIT667C4

The newegg site you can buy from (link from the corsair page) has the model # correct.

I'd rather buy from Amazon. their link redirects.

...and when i do a search for that same model number it brings up a match that is missing an "S" between the G and D

granted its the only 4gb laptop memory corsair has, its odd that the initial link from corsair for amazon redirects.

I don't want to say I'm paranoid, but even on corsairs's page their model numbers are pretty close, changing just one number or letter for a completely different item.

Thanks.

 

[Peace]

Try datamem

 

[Neil321]

Cant go wrong with crucial

 

[CanadaRAM]

Normally, one character different in a model number would be significant, however in this case, I think its just a typo on the Amazon site.

But $129 at amazon vs, $98 at DMS... no contest.

 

[stainlessliquid]

You dont need mac memory. You are just as likely to buy PC memory that doesnt work with your chipset on your PC as you are with memory that doesnt work on a mac.

Go to newegg, find some cheap popular ram in the PC section and check the reviews if you want confirmation that its mac compatible. Macbooks are very popular and its easy to find someone who says it works or doesnt work on their mac.

 

[Peace]

The link CanadaRAM and I posted is probably the best deal around. I have used datamemory for almost all of my Macs and have never had a problem.

 

[alphaod]

Or you can buy this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227247

4GB (2x2GB) for $48 after rebates. Ends today.

 

[nemein]

Can anyone tell me if its even worth upgrading the memory? What performance gain would you see, and in what instances? I'm doing mostly internet browsing/word processing, but will use it for the occasional gaming - main reason I'm choosing this over the MB. But with the dedicated GPU, I see little need for an overkill of 4 Gb ram... When would you ever USE all of it??

Edit: Oh, and for the topic starter... It seems you are set on using Corsair ram. What noticeable differences are there between the different ram brands?

 

[wildwobby]

How about pay $74.99, shipped?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134605
Use coupon code: EMCAFDABK for another $5 off.

Your welcome.

 

[Petey07]

Or you can buy this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227247

4GB (2x2GB) for $48 after rebates. Ends today.

how good are these rams?

 

[LinMac]

I've upgraded a Mid 2007 Macbook Pro and a Late 2007 Blackbook with 2x2GB sticks from Datamemorysystems.com without any compatibility issues. The shipping was fast and I can't really comment on customer service as I had no need to contact them.

 

[alphaod]

how good are these rams?

No idea; I have Kingston RAM; I did order these for my tablet.

I've used OCZ for my desktops exclusively and they are the best.