Where would I see a bigger performance gain?

[macalf]

So, I’m definitely going to get the 15.4 2.2GHz i7 MBP (my first Mac) and coming from a C2D @2.2GHz Asus, with 4GB of ram @800MHz, I will definitely see some drastic changes in speed.

But, there are some upgrades I’d like to do, I use allot of photo editing and HD video content, and some casual gaming.

Thing is, my current HD runs at 7200rpm, and going to get a 5400rpm HD on the MBP, and was willing to perform a upgrade myself to a 7200rpm Scorpio Black, but considering the software and usage I give to it, what would be a bigger boots in performance, upgrading to 8GB of ram or keeping 4GB and getting a 7200rpm HD?

This is the ram I’m looking into

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YUF8ZG/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

And since I’m preforming the upgrade myself, would this tool kit help?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033WSDPQ/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[leman]

Get more RAM.

 

[macalf]

Get more RAM.

great thx, now correct me if I'm getting this wrong.

this 8GB crucial is 1066
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-CT2KI...ef=dp_return_1?ie=UTF8&n=172282&s=electronics

and this 8GB corsair is 1333
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-DDR3-Laptop-Memory-CMSO8GX3M2A1333C9/dp/B002YUF8ZG/ref=pd_cp_e_2

I should better stick with 1333 speed right 😕

 

[skidmarc]

Stick with the 1333 MHz memory. However, both will work in your MBP.

Shop around for quality memory that suits your needs at a low price, not saying that you haven't or that Corsair is not quality, so that you may save a few bucks. You should be safe with the selection you indicated though.

 

[leman]

and this 8GB corsair is 1333
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-DDR3-Laptop-Memory-CMSO8GX3M2A1333C9/dp/B002YUF8ZG/ref=pd_cp_e_2

I have this RAM in my iMac as well, and it works great. I can only recommend it.

 

[Hobbescodger]

MacBook Pro 2011 models need the 1333 RAM