So, your ram is no problem at all is just the hdd problem.

I think i can buy the ram from owc since they are cheaper than many of the ram around here.

Thanks for your reply, it clear up many question for me.

One more question, your 500GB hdd cost you how much? SSD or normal hdd? Also buy from OWC or you buy it local?

You are welcome. Just the normal hard disk since 7200rpm really expensive. I brought hard disk at local shop.

esssymanex,

it took you 10 days to recd ? that's long.. last week i bought an item from US and it took only 10 days max on normal shipping. there must be something wrong somewhere.

I just follow the trace code. I also brought it the friday, so those weekend holiday already.

hmm the delay could be because of the holidays kot.. anyway where can i get the cheapest ram here ? lowyat maybe ? shop name ?

Have got any opinion about the kingston KVR ram, at lowyat try cycom shop at mac official shop in front thunder. Do ask the best price from him.

so kingston kvr ram is still ok ? i dont have to buy kingston kta ?

I saw one person have post said it okey using KVR ram on Mac Mini. So, i guest so but u can change the ram if got problem.

Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook2,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.16 GHz
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz

I want to upgrade to 4GB ram but i asked machines and they said it would cost me RM399 x 2 which is ridiculous!
Somebody please recommend me good 2x 2GB RAM hardware that fits to my specification and a rough price?
(if possible please recommend the reliable brands like Kingston, etc the ones you have been discussing above)
Thanks!

For 667Mhz, u can buy brand like Mushkin...

I just got back from my IT shop,
Bought 2 pieces of Kingston 2GB DDR running at 800MHz (still works)
Cost me rm250.
But i'm currently smoothly IM-ing, skyping, surfing the internet while playing FM 09 (football manager 09)
Wehey!
= )

Wow DDR800, sure it working ?? Maybe it down clock to 667Mhz, that why it working..

Yep it's working like a charm,
It's clocked down to 667, but it's working great.
Now the only problem is that i've realised that i have the GMA 950 chipset model for my graphics card and it cant play the sims 3,
There's nothing i can do about the graphics card can i?
Can i in any way change it?
= S

No, the graphic already built in the logic board. So, cannot change it..

so what u guys recommend on ram for macbook alu? to get kingston value ram or kta ram? whats the main diff?

My recommend is Kingston KTA. The different is Value Ram is not tested on Mac System, some might work and might not. If KTA is already tested working on Mac system.

Using ValueRam and nvr encountered any problems here...However I'm not doing any graphics intensive proggy or any 3D modelling. Will get my hands dirty on xcode for iPhone apps soon, hopefully it won't give me any headache running the compiler later on...

bro, are u using Kingston ValueR DDR3 SO-DIMM 1066MHz 2GB (KVR1066D3S7/2G)??

i ordered 4gb ram kit from owc on tuesday, arriving on thursday/friday.

most of the RAM works. if it doesnt work, you will get kernal problem immediately after installing.