Hardware The Best Compatible RAM for Macbook, upgrade to 4G RAM
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 Jan 20 2009, 02:27 AM, updated 17y ago
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I use Macbook as below spec.
Which Brand and Type of RAM most suitable for this Macbook? I would like to upgrade it to 4G. Any recommend? You may ignore the price...  Model Name: MacBook Model Identifier: MacBook4,1 Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz Number Of Processors: 1 Total Number Of Cores: 2 L2 Cache: 3 MB Memory: 2 GB Bus Speed: 800 MHz |
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Jan 20 2009, 09:52 AM
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I'm using TEAM Elite series. Pretty smooth. Cheaper than Kingston KTA series. Both are CL5 rams
QUOTE(bernard9090 @ Jan 20 2009, 02:27 AM) I use Macbook as below spec. Which Brand and Type of RAM most suitable for this Macbook? I would like to upgrade it to 4G. Any recommend? You may ignore the price... Model Name: MacBook Model Identifier: MacBook4,1 Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz Number Of Processors: 1 Total Number Of Cores: 2 L2 Cache: 3 MB Memory: 2 GB Bus Speed: 800 MHz  |
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Jan 20 2009, 10:10 AM
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QUOTE(mr.ngiau @ Jan 20 2009, 10:52 AM) I'm using TEAM Elite series. Pretty smooth. Cheaper than Kingston KTA series. Both are CL5 rams KT'A is the best |
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Jan 20 2009, 10:51 AM
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Most of my friends uses either Kingston or Mushkin RAMs.
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Jan 20 2009, 12:10 PM
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Most of them use Kingston,..That time i buy my MacBook is Free additional 2GB RAM so total is 3GB RAM instead of 4GB. I want buy an addition 4GB RAM. How much?
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Jan 20 2009, 01:03 PM
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Around RM399 if you get from machine or mac city.
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Jan 20 2009, 03:18 PM
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Sorry tumpang thread..how to know the RAM is compatible with Mac?
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Jan 30 2009, 08:21 AM
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at epicentre, they only give apacer ram. is it good? certified by apple? i mean, so far thank god no freeze or anything.
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Jan 30 2009, 08:50 AM
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QUOTE(yongkailoon @ Jan 20 2009, 10:51 AM) Most of my friends uses either Kingston or Mushkin RAMs. Mushkin RAM (2x2GB) user here.....using for 3 months.....perfect match with macbook  |
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Jan 30 2009, 10:21 AM
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I upgraded mine to 4GB, using Corsair Mac Memory (low latency). I get good performance and I'm happy with it.
http://frozenf.blogspot.com/2008/09/corsair-mac-ram.html |
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Jan 31 2009, 01:09 AM
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how much u got ur Corsair for? CL4 or CL5?
KTA is CL5 exactly like the ValueRAM QUOTE(FrozenFrost @ Jan 30 2009, 10:21 AM) I upgraded mine to 4GB, using Corsair Mac Memory (low latency). I get good performance and I'm happy with it. http://frozenf.blogspot.com/2008/09/corsair-mac-ram.html |
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Jan 31 2009, 01:13 PM
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I got it for quite a good price. The one that I got is PC2-5300 CL4.
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Jan 31 2009, 03:06 PM
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CL4 ? Cool.... is it a lot faster than the KTA CL5?
QUOTE(FrozenFrost @ Jan 31 2009, 01:13 PM) I got it for quite a good price. The one that I got is PC2-5300 CL4. |
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Jan 31 2009, 03:41 PM
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I guess ya? I always use photoshop cs4, aperture, safari, itunes, transmission, adium, preview, firefox, pages and quicktime all the time. It didn't lag and I'm happy with the performance.
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Jan 31 2009, 04:54 PM
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cool, where did u get it from?
QUOTE(FrozenFrost @ Jan 31 2009, 03:41 PM) I guess ya? I always use photoshop cs4, aperture, safari, itunes, transmission, adium, preview, firefox, pages and quicktime all the time. It didn't lag and I'm happy with the performance. |
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Jan 31 2009, 05:47 PM
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I got it from my shop. My boss ordered it for upgrading purpose and I bought one for myself.
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Feb 1 2009, 12:17 AM
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if I were to order from you, can ah?
QUOTE(FrozenFrost @ Jan 31 2009, 05:47 PM) I got it from my shop. My boss ordered it for upgrading purpose and I bought one for myself. |
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Feb 1 2009, 12:21 AM
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Yes you can order it from me but the price won't be cheap. Trust me, it is god damn expensive. I remember eating instant noodle for the rest of the days till the end of the month after getting my mbp ram upgraded.
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Mar 1 2009, 06:17 AM
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QUOTE(FrozenFrost @ Feb 1 2009, 12:21 AM) Yes you can order it from me but the price won't be cheap. Trust me, it is god damn expensive. I remember eating instant noodle for the rest of the days till the end of the month after getting my mbp ram upgraded. YOO BRO, so how much is it ??? i wan ~~~~~ |
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Mar 1 2009, 08:24 AM
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I hv some query. Will there b a huge difference in the performance after upgrading the RAM from 2gb to 4gb? I was thinking of upgrading since long long time ago and i remembered reading from somewhere that there won't be any huge diff so i dropped the idea eventually. Anyway, May i noe what's the cheapest price in the market i can get for those RAM mentioned below?
1) Kingstone 2) Mushkin 3) Corsair or any other brand and their performance respectively. Thxs bunch. |
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Mar 1 2009, 11:01 AM
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The higher the RAM, the faster ur mac?
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Mar 1 2009, 11:37 AM
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In a way, the higher the RAM memory is the more applications you can running at the same time. You can save the hassle to shut down others heavy duty applications before you launch another heavy duty applications.
Nowdays, C2D processor already can handle multi-tasking very well. Basically RAM allow to pushing the multi-tasking in speed performance. Some graphic applications can already takes away 100mb once launch a new work area. Depends on the file size & resolution somehow. And the OS might not require full 4GB ram. Example XP will required max to 3.25GB RAM (if no mistaken). |
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Mar 2 2009, 08:35 PM
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QUOTE(chingwooi @ Mar 1 2009, 08:24 AM) I hv some query. Will there b a huge difference in the performance after upgrading the RAM from 2gb to 4gb? I was thinking of upgrading since long long time ago and i remembered reading from somewhere that there won't be any huge diff so i dropped the idea eventually. Anyway, May i noe what's the cheapest price in the market i can get for those RAM mentioned below? Anyone?1) Kingstone 2) Mushkin 3) Corsair or any other brand and their performance respectively. Thxs bunch. |
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Mar 2 2009, 08:44 PM
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Quality and Pricing
Apple's prices for RAM and hard drives are outrageously high. Remember, Apple loves profit, not you. Whenever you can buy your Mac with the stock RAM, and upgrade later with third party RAM from a reputable supplier. Apple buys Samsung, Hynix and Micron RAM modules in bulk, just like good third party brands do, there is nothing special about Apple branded memory.. When buying memory, it is generally not advisable to go with the absolute cheapest stuff you can find. Many Mac models have a reputation for being very picky about the quality of RAM they will work with. Low quality memory can and often will cause application crashes, total machine crashes, and data corruption. Do your homework on quality reputation up front, and be advised that while buying generic memory saves you money, you assume a greater risk of trouble later on. You may also have issues if you use High Density RAM in your Mac (this is the most common form of RAM that can be purchased from eBay). You may find it simply doesn't work with your Mac, the computer only accepts half the amount or it runs much slower. RAM bought from a recommended supplier will not be high density and will work correctly. It is not recommended to buy RAM faster than your machine will handle. It won't make the machine run any faster (the Mac sets the memory bus speed, not the RAM module), and there may be compatibility issues with the RAM clocking down to the Mac's bus speed. 800 MHz SODIMMs are widely reported to be incompatible with Penryn Core2Duo Macs, which require 667 MHz memory. http://guides.macrumors.com/Buying_RAM Added on March 2, 2009, 8:45 pmbasically, there's nothing special about apple certified ram... mac rumors recommend crucial, but this ram is expensive... This post has been edited by Shin1022: Mar 2 2009, 08:45 PM |
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Mar 3 2009, 09:48 AM
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QUOTE(dinodog_Jr @ Mar 1 2009, 11:37 AM) In a way, the higher the RAM memory is the more applications you can running at the same time. You can save the hassle to shut down others heavy duty applications before you launch another heavy duty applications. AFAIK MacOS X only just use 128MB or RAM (Finder). You could check this at Activity Monitor.Nowdays, C2D processor already can handle multi-tasking very well. Basically RAM allow to pushing the multi-tasking in speed performance. Some graphic applications can already takes away 100mb once launch a new work area. Depends on the file size & resolution somehow. And the OS might not require full 4GB ram. Example XP will required max to 3.25GB RAM (if no mistaken). |
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Mar 3 2009, 05:10 PM
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QUOTE(Shin1022 @ Mar 2 2009, 08:44 PM) Quality and Pricing Probably the CAS latency makes a difference,but KVR or Mushkin is good enough,im using both on my merom MB 2GBKVR and 1GBMushkin = 3GBApple's prices for RAM and hard drives are outrageously high. Remember, Apple loves profit, not you. Whenever you can buy your Mac with the stock RAM, and upgrade later with third party RAM from a reputable supplier. Apple buys Samsung, Hynix and Micron RAM modules in bulk, just like good third party brands do, there is nothing special about Apple branded memory.. When buying memory, it is generally not advisable to go with the absolute cheapest stuff you can find. Many Mac models have a reputation for being very picky about the quality of RAM they will work with. Low quality memory can and often will cause application crashes, total machine crashes, and data corruption. Do your homework on quality reputation up front, and be advised that while buying generic memory saves you money, you assume a greater risk of trouble later on. You may also have issues if you use High Density RAM in your Mac (this is the most common form of RAM that can be purchased from eBay). You may find it simply doesn't work with your Mac, the computer only accepts half the amount or it runs much slower. RAM bought from a recommended supplier will not be high density and will work correctly. It is not recommended to buy RAM faster than your machine will handle. It won't make the machine run any faster (the Mac sets the memory bus speed, not the RAM module), and there may be compatibility issues with the RAM clocking down to the Mac's bus speed. 800 MHz SODIMMs are widely reported to be incompatible with Penryn Core2Duo Macs, which require 667 MHz memory. http://guides.macrumors.com/Buying_RAM Added on March 2, 2009, 8:45 pmbasically, there's nothing special about apple certified ram... mac rumors recommend crucial, but this ram is expensive... |
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Mar 3 2009, 05:23 PM
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Just to let you know, i just upgraded mine from 1GB to 4GB, using KVR, few days already, running vmware, warcraft 3 frozen throne, safari, mail, ichat, yahoo...etc....no crash
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Mar 3 2009, 05:38 PM
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fed up... i jus complete my order from crucial usa = =....
302RM for 4GB Kit |
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Mar 3 2009, 05:48 PM
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inclusive of shipping? DDR3?
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Mar 3 2009, 09:07 PM
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QUOTE(bernard9090 @ Jan 20 2009, 02:27 AM) I use Macbook as below spec. You can find out more about RAM for your macbook model here at MacSales.com. Basically, they identify according to the year your macbook model was released. (e.g. Late 2007, Early 2008)Which Brand and Type of RAM most suitable for this Macbook? I would like to upgrade it to 4G. Any recommend? You may ignore the price... Model Name: MacBook Model Identifier: MacBook4,1 Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz Number Of Processors: 1 Total Number Of Cores: 2 L2 Cache: 3 MB Memory: 2 GB Bus Speed: 800 MHz I bought a 4GB-kit (a pair of 2GB) from them before, but they're for my iMac. Samsung-branded. So far so good Around RM356 including shipping. Arrived in 3 days. |
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Mar 3 2009, 09:45 PM
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QUOTE(MaxLaw @ Mar 3 2009, 09:07 PM) You can find out more about RAM for your macbook model here at MacSales.com. Basically, they identify according to the year your macbook model was released. (e.g. Late 2007, Early 2008) If i install the macbook ram by my own..warranty won't void?I bought a 4GB-kit (a pair of 2GB) from them before, but they're for my iMac. Samsung-branded. So far so good Around RM356 including shipping. Arrived in 3 days. The ram upgrades from machines is very pain  |
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Mar 3 2009, 10:17 PM
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QUOTE(Hongraphics @ Mar 3 2009, 09:45 PM) If i install the macbook ram by my own..warranty won't void? well shudnt be a problem have to remove the bottom part and replace and make sure your hand is static freeThe ram upgrades from machines is very pain |
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Mar 4 2009, 12:31 AM
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apple said, you wont void for self install RAM.
but if u damage your board by pressing too hard, it wont cover for it... Added on March 4, 2009, 12:32 ammy old macbook pro only running PC2 667 la dude. i do hope it can support DDR3 lol and yes, inclusive shipping. This post has been edited by pennykia: Mar 4 2009, 12:32 AM |
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Mar 4 2009, 12:48 AM
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QUOTE(nimrod323 @ Mar 3 2009, 05:10 PM) Probably the CAS latency makes a difference,but KVR or Mushkin is good enough,im using both on my merom MB 2GBKVR and 1GBMushkin = 3GB What to BuyExample memory info in System Profiler Before you purchase memory, you need to know what kind to get. The easiest way to figure this out is to look in the manual that came with your Mac. There will be a section on memory upgrades, advising you exactly what type and speed of memory it needs. You can also check the System Profiler utility: go to the Apple Menu, About This Mac, More Info..., then click on Memory. Key things to know are: Speed: sometimes expressed in MHz, but often as a "PCnnn" number where nnn can be a number like 100, 133, 2700, 3200, 4200, 5300, or many others. The numbers are equivalent: PC2700 is the same as DDR-333 MHz PC3200 is the same as DDR-400 MHz PC2-4300 is the same as DDR2-533 MHz PC2-5300 and PC2-5400 are the same as DDR2-667 MHz Type: here you'll see any number of acronyms, including SDRAM, DDR, DDR2, FB-DIMM, and more. You cannot substitute one type for another -- DDR2 is not backwards compatible with DDR for example. There's also ECC (error correcting RAM), which can be installed in recent Power Macs, Mac Pros, and Xserves. Really old systems may even have FPM or EDO RAM. Format: You will usually see DIMM (desktop full sized modules), or SO-DIMM ('notebook' size modules, however all of the Mac Core/Core2Duo machines use SO-DIMMs) Pins: different physical sizes of memory chips usually have different numbers of pins. Common numbers for current machines are 184 pins, 200 pins and 240 pins. CAS Latency: this one isn't quite as important; the right type and speed of memory should work even if the CAS number is slower. Adding memory with faster CAS than your machine supports won't speed anything up, and adding memory with a slower CAS will probably only be a small percentage slower. Dual Channel: many Apple machines use dual channel memory. In a few cases, this means that memory must be installed in matched pairs. Your computer's manual would say so if that's true. For the majority of cases, unpaired chips will work fine, but matched pairs will result in a slight speed increase (on the order of a few percent). http://guides.macrumors.com/Buying_RAM |
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Mar 4 2009, 08:25 AM
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Kingstone , Mushkin , Corsair
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Mar 8 2009, 02:32 AM
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Anyone using the owc 4gb ram module for macbook pro? No problem?
Guess i'll buy from them since the ram upgrade from machines is really expensive.. |
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Mar 27 2009, 05:41 PM
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QUOTE(Hongraphics @ Mar 8 2009, 02:32 AM) Anyone using the owc 4gb ram module for macbook pro? No problem? Last time i'm using with Macbook late 2008 with spec 2.1Gh, it's no problem using Kingston module ram DDR2 667mhz...it's cheap..Guess i'll buy from them since the ram upgrade from machines is really expensive.. Now i'm using Macbook 2007 with spec 2.2Ghz 800mhz FSB it's can run using DDR2 800mhz? I'm looking DDR2 667 and DDR2 800 price is same... |
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Mar 27 2009, 07:09 PM
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QUOTE(armourone @ Mar 4 2009, 08:25 AM) Kingstone , Mushkin , Corsair aint Kingstone, its Kingstonbtw, i find Mushkin ram on their rack, i think Mushkin their official vendor  |
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Mar 27 2009, 07:51 PM
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Oh yea..the 6gb ram kit from macsales.com is nothing bad bout it beside pricey rite? ;p
Now running 4gb on my 2.4ghz mbp..not bad. |
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Mar 28 2009, 12:12 AM
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Mind if I ask self upgrading of the Macbook memory will void Apple Warranty?
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Mar 28 2009, 09:10 AM
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kennmeng, as posted up above .. upgrading RAM yourself won't void the warranty unless you damage your macbook while upgrading, then .. it is totally different story. Upgrading RAM most probably the most non-brainer thing that you could do on your MB.
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Mar 28 2009, 10:16 AM
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funny, running on 4gb now, dun really feel anything
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Mar 28 2009, 01:52 PM
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I upgraded mine from 2GB to 3GB (max for my MBP old version) .. doesn't feel any different either.. probably, my current load doesn't really need me to have that much RAM ..
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Mar 30 2009, 07:55 PM
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is it expensive upgrade to 4GB ram for de price RM300??or i can get abit more cheaper?
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Apr 1 2009, 04:01 PM
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my macbook pro using transcends apple certify Ram 2x2GB (DDR667)..very smooth on all app. best of all very reasonable price (i get fr my supplier)
sample http://ec.transcendusa.com/product/ItemDet...emID=TS2GAP667S i never buy Ram at mac shop..they price is sky hi b4 this use kingston value ram..unstable |
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Apr 2 2009, 12:34 AM
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 Anyone using this DDR3 RAM by Micro Memory Bank from US? Just got it 2x2GB from eBay and now waiting for it to arrive. Will update as soon as I try it out. |
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Apr 2 2009, 09:11 AM
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ah blu, berapa?
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Apr 2 2009, 10:25 AM
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geez
i wanna upgrad my ram too |
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Apr 2 2009, 10:30 AM
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i change my ram to 4gb, but when i check at "about this mac" it shown 3gb only, curious!!
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Apr 2 2009, 01:51 PM
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QUOTE(mals @ Apr 2 2009, 10:30 AM) i change my ram to 4gb, but when i check at "about this mac" it shown 3gb only, curious!! old version macbook only support up to 3Gb...my friends's macbook manufactured 2007(Mac) only can support up to 3gb.. mine one bought mid of 2008 can support up to 4gb.. if im not mistake december 2007 and later only can support up to 4 gb. |
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Apr 2 2009, 09:50 PM
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@rx330, 52USD for the RAM itself + 16USD international shipping.
Should be around 250RM in total then. |
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Apr 4 2009, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE(ahblu3 @ Apr 2 2009, 09:50 PM) @rx330, 52USD for the RAM itself + 16USD international shipping. Will there any tax from customs?Should be around 250RM in total then. btw, these rams are 1066MHz right? |
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Apr 4 2009, 05:09 PM
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@jims2005, yes DDR3 1066, I'm not sure about the custom tax in Malaysia, but here in Germany I suppose it will be released without tax. Once I heard custom only tax for item more than 100USD. Not sure it's true or not.
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Apr 4 2009, 11:03 PM
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I using same as blu brought and i got problem on my macbook stuck on wake up after sleep..
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Apr 4 2009, 11:26 PM
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esssymanex, oh my god, are you sure? then wat RAM are u using now?
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Apr 4 2009, 11:31 PM
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Same as you just brought. I ordered it on OWC Ram. It given me same ram in ur picture and also US maker Micron Chip. Now, i just disable the sleep mode and working properly but sometime it freeze suddenly. Huhu...
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Apr 5 2009, 01:35 AM
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QUOTE(esssymanex @ Apr 4 2009, 11:31 PM) Same as you just brought. I ordered it on OWC Ram. It given me same ram in ur picture and also US maker Micron Chip. Now, i just disable the sleep mode and working properly but sometime it freeze suddenly. Huhu... like i use kingston value ram b4..will freeze suddenly..guess this a bad ram sign |
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Apr 5 2009, 04:53 AM
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Oh my god... *biting finger nails + sweating*... nightmare! My RAM still not yet arrive. Let's pray it run without any hiccup then...
Anyway, esssymanex, cannot ask for refund or exchange? Since it is lifetime warranty... |
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Apr 5 2009, 01:03 PM
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I was thinking about the shipping back cost about Rm 140.00. Since then, better i used it. It very rare freeze up but notice if you do sleep the macbook for long hours, normally turn to freeze.
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Apr 5 2009, 02:08 PM
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is that necessary to use only the Apple certified RAM module? Can a normal Kingston/Corsair SO-DIMM work well?
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Apr 5 2009, 02:16 PM
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Have you read article regarding issue on the Macbook Aluminium to upgrade 4GB Ram.
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Apr 6 2009, 10:07 AM
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hmmm, mine now running in 4gb mode, so far so good
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Apr 6 2009, 10:39 AM
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QUOTE(rx330 @ Apr 6 2009, 11:07 AM) hmmm, mine now running in 4gb mode, so far so good What brand u used ?? Some bad ram give problem on Macbook.. |
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Apr 6 2009, 12:24 PM
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mine is stronium i think, a manufacturer in spore
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Apr 6 2009, 02:04 PM
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Wah never heard before. I just read E-book Macworld they advertise tell about OWC specialist in Mac. Then after order and make payment. I was go through Apple discussion site and a lot of complain regarding on upgrading 4GB. I also wondering why got problem because the older ram which is 2GB using same brand and same chip Micron from Singapore got no problem at all but after upgrade 4GB give problem. Not answer until now. Huhu
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Apr 7 2009, 10:51 AM
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anyone has experience using kingston value ram in his / her macbook?
plan to buy value ram instead of performance ram (due to budget ) |
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Apr 7 2009, 11:33 AM
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got difference one ar?
i tot as long 2gb, 1066, ddr3, just whack masuk can liao? |
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Apr 7 2009, 03:05 PM
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Not sure bro, i also thought like that before. After read a lot problem on discussion apple site then known that macbook is sensitive upon upgrade into 4GB ram.
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Apr 7 2009, 03:09 PM
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QUOTE(rx330 @ Apr 6 2009, 10:07 AM) hmmm, mine now running in 4gb mode, so far so good wow brother, good to hear that u manage to get 4GB Ram? u get it at Spore? how much is iz? |
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Apr 10 2009, 10:18 PM
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QUOTE(fastgrab @ Apr 7 2009, 10:51 AM) anyone has experience using kingston value ram in his / her macbook? I use kingston 2 x 2GB on my macbook aluminium....so far so good...hehe (touch wood...hopefully nothing will happen in future)plan to buy value ram instead of performance ram (due to budget )upgrade to kingston KVR1066 This post has been edited by beavis68: Apr 10 2009, 10:19 PM |
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Apr 12 2009, 12:01 PM
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anyone know price for 2gb KTA ram for macbook white ?
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Apr 13 2009, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE(fastgrab @ Apr 7 2009, 10:51 AM) anyone has experience using kingston value ram in his / her macbook? intel mac do not have much preferences on ram already compared to ppc mac... i got 2x2gb kingston value ram on my macbook since 1 year ago...plan to buy value ram instead of performance ram (due to budget ) |
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May 6 2009, 12:45 PM
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i bought from machines..they offer free upgrade that time, swapped 1 stick of 1gb ram to 2gb. its Kingston ram..
initially got issues.. machine would crash/hang.. boot that time do funny things..went back to Machines and the fella changed the ram slots, swapped 1x1gb (original Apple) with the 1x2gb (Kingston) placement.. then it works fine until now. the machine is very fast for my usage..so i don't need 4GB ram.. i do admit i want it. but no use lah.. Mac already so fast..not like Windows..ram hungry. |
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May 6 2009, 10:33 PM
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Currently using Transcend modules for MBP, ordered from ramjet.
Used to have a MB White with Crucial modules. Generally from what I can tell as long as the timing and SPD settings on the modules are correct, it should run fine. |
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May 7 2009, 01:32 PM
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I use Macbook white and just upgraded my RAM to 4Gig. But my question to all mac experts in here, " Can we use different RAM Brand when upgrading the RAM , EXP : BANK SLOT 1 used Corsair 2G DDR2 RAM and the BANK SLOT 2 used Kingston 2G DDR2 RAM and the speed(MHz) for both RAM are same (667MHz) ? " To all Mac Sifu's hoping you guys can help with this .....
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May 7 2009, 03:42 PM
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QUOTE(johny_thirty @ May 7 2009, 01:32 PM) I use Macbook white and just upgraded my RAM to 4Gig. But my question to all mac experts in here, " Can we use different RAM Brand when upgrading the RAM , EXP : BANK SLOT 1 used Corsair 2G DDR2 RAM and the BANK SLOT 2 used Kingston 2G DDR2 RAM and the speed(MHz) for both RAM are same (667MHz) ? " To all Mac Sifu's hoping you guys can help with this ..... In theory should be ok. I do know that unofficially you can get 6GB of ram in the unibody MB/MBP with a 2GB+4GB solution. |
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May 7 2009, 04:21 PM
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It can as long that no problem on your mac.
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May 8 2009, 05:28 PM
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QUOTE(esssymanex @ May 7 2009, 04:21 PM) It can as long that no problem on your mac. thanks bro. so tonight i can sleep without any bad dreams. |
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May 12 2009, 01:52 AM
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Have 1 unit 2GB Kingston KTA RAM to let go. Anyone interested, pm me.
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May 13 2009, 11:08 PM
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Using Kingston Valueram 4GB(2x2GB) DDR3 1066 on my Macbook Alu...so far so good...Got a lot faster than 2GB? I'm not sure, I upgraded to 4GB once I bought it.
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May 13 2009, 11:56 PM
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how much do machines charges u for the upgrade? i'm planning to buy a macbook that comes with 2x1gb ram. i was thinking to ask them to change it to 2x2gb.
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May 14 2009, 02:25 PM
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QUOTE(Futura @ May 13 2009, 11:08 PM) Using Kingston Valueram 4GB(2x2GB) DDR3 1066 on my Macbook Alu...so far so good...Got a lot faster than 2GB? I'm not sure, I upgraded to 4GB once I bought it. how much u brought it bro? |
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May 14 2009, 10:50 PM
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QUOTE(hapa @ May 14 2009, 02:25 PM) how much u brought it bro? Traded in the 2x1GB, so bought @ RM100 only lol... |
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May 15 2009, 10:51 PM
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QUOTE(Futura @ May 14 2009, 10:50 PM) Traded in the 2x1GB, so bought @ RM100 only lol... bro.. can i noe which shop?? |
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May 19 2009, 10:07 AM
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im interested to upgrade as well but not to 4gb, that's too much and i dont think i can afford yet.
to those who have upgraded, pls could you tell where and how much. that would be awesome and easier for the the rest to compare. |
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May 19 2009, 02:09 PM
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No such thing is too much ram
if the chipset supported it I would have gotten 8GB |
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May 19 2009, 03:22 PM
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QUOTE(longfang @ May 19 2009, 02:09 PM) No such thing is too much ram what he mean is the price not the ram if the chipset supported it I would have gotten 8GBi found KVR1066D3S7 kingston value ram PC8500 ddr3 1066 (2Gb rm150).. is it compatible with unibody MBP? anyone using it?? how is it? This post has been edited by hapa: May 19 2009, 05:12 PM |
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May 19 2009, 10:57 PM
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Where can we buy the memory in malaysia beside apple premium retailer?
Kingston KTA-MB1066K2/4G, anyone using this module from kingston? |
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May 20 2009, 12:03 PM
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QUOTE(lloyd1030 @ May 19 2009, 10:57 PM) Where can we buy the memory in malaysia beside apple premium retailer? i guess the best bet is to buy the above ram as it is listed as compatible by kingston, interested to know the price tho.Kingston KTA-MB1066K2/4G, anyone using this module from kingston? |
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May 20 2009, 12:22 PM
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QUOTE(preducer @ May 20 2009, 12:03 PM) i guess the best bet is to buy the above ram as it is listed as compatible by kingston, interested to know the price tho. Ya, i also want to know the price. |
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May 21 2009, 12:26 AM
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QUOTE(lloyd1030 @ May 19 2009, 11:57 PM) Where can we buy the memory in malaysia beside apple premium retailer? For those ram price is RM 330 for 2GB then 2 stick, you can calculate it. Never try it coz i get my ram from OWC. 2GB ram price for KTA = 4GB OWC ram.Kingston KTA-MB1066K2/4G, anyone using this module from kingston? |
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May 21 2009, 01:19 AM
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QUOTE(esssymanex @ May 21 2009, 12:26 AM) For those ram price is RM 330 for 2GB then 2 stick, you can calculate it. Never try it coz i get my ram from OWC. 2GB ram price for KTA = 4GB OWC ram. If not mistaken OWC ram can only get from overseas, right?How much we need to pay for the shipping? Is there any custom tax charge to the item? |
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May 21 2009, 04:14 PM
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QUOTE(lloyd1030 @ May 21 2009, 02:19 AM) If not mistaken OWC ram can only get from overseas, right? Yurp it from US. The shipping cost me 26.30USD. No custom tax charge. It send using FEDEX. Can track the item too. What a good service How much we need to pay for the shipping? Is there any custom tax charge to the item?  |
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May 21 2009, 09:55 PM
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QUOTE(esssymanex @ May 21 2009, 04:14 PM) Yurp it from US. The shipping cost me 26.30USD. No custom tax charge. It send using FEDEX. Can track the item too. What a good service How long have you been using the owc ram? Any problem so far after you install the ram? Are you satisfy with the ram? Sorry for so much question, thinking of upgrading my mb to 4GB and i don't want to buy the wrong memory module that will cause problem to me. |
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May 22 2009, 12:55 AM
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QUOTE(lloyd1030 @ May 21 2009, 10:55 PM) How long have you been using the owc ram? Any problem so far after you install the ram? Are you satisfy with the ram? Already 2 month using this ram. I upgrade it togethet with 500GB and got problem on wake up after sleep. I thought ram problem at first place. After do some calibrate change with older 2GB. The same symptom come, so it means the ram not problem. Send to machines to check the problem and their said hard disk problem. After change the hard disk, no problem until now. Sorry for so much question, thinking of upgrading my mb to 4GB and i don't want to buy the wrong memory module that will cause problem to me. but still report it as bad ram hehe coz don't know it hard disk problem. |
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May 22 2009, 05:51 AM
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esssymanex,
how long it took frm US to arrive here via fedex priority shipping ? thinking of getting frm owc aswell |
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May 22 2009, 09:46 AM
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QUOTE(preducer @ May 22 2009, 06:51 AM) esssymanex, It takes about 10 days but you can monitor where your item have arrive using trace code given.how long it took frm US to arrive here via fedex priority shipping ? thinking of getting frm owc aswell |
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May 22 2009, 10:14 AM
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fedex is only a few days.
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May 22 2009, 10:16 AM
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QUOTE(sonnettech-asia @ May 22 2009, 11:14 AM) fedex is only a few days. Actually depend how much your cost paying for the shipping. The most expensive then the early it arrive. |
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May 22 2009, 10:28 AM
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fedex only has 2 types. internal priority and economy.
2-3 days and 7-10 days dif. |
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May 22 2009, 11:25 AM
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QUOTE(esssymanex @ May 22 2009, 12:55 AM) Already 2 month using this ram. I upgrade it togethet with 500GB and got problem on wake up after sleep. I thought ram problem at first place. After do some calibrate change with older 2GB. The same symptom come, so it means the ram not problem. Send to machines to check the problem and their said hard disk problem. After change the hard disk, no problem until now. So, your ram is no problem at all is just the hdd problem. but still report it as bad ram hehe coz don't know it hard disk 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? |
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May 22 2009, 03:18 PM
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QUOTE(lloyd1030 @ May 22 2009, 12:25 PM) So, your ram is no problem at all is just the hdd problem. You are welcome. Just the normal hard disk since 7200rpm really expensive. I brought hard disk at local shop. 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? |
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May 22 2009, 04:45 PM
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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. |
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May 22 2009, 09:34 PM
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QUOTE(preducer @ May 22 2009, 05:45 PM) esssymanex, I just follow the trace code. I also brought it the friday, so those weekend holiday already. 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.  |
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May 23 2009, 04:36 PM
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hmm the delay could be because of the holidays kot.. anyway where can i get the cheapest ram here ? lowyat maybe ? shop name ?
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May 24 2009, 12:23 AM
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QUOTE(preducer @ May 23 2009, 05:36 PM) 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. |
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May 24 2009, 04:38 AM
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so kingston kvr ram is still ok ? i dont have to buy kingston kta ?
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May 24 2009, 01:15 PM
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QUOTE(preducer @ May 24 2009, 05:38 AM) 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. |
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May 29 2009, 02:54 PM
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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! |
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May 29 2009, 05:10 PM
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QUOTE(daidzz @ May 29 2009, 03:54 PM) Model Name: MacBook For 667Mhz, u can buy brand like Mushkin...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! |
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May 29 2009, 05:55 PM
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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! = ) |
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May 30 2009, 12:07 AM
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QUOTE(daidzz @ May 29 2009, 06:55 PM) I just got back from my IT shop, Wow DDR800, sure it working ?? Maybe it down clock to 667Mhz, that why it working..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! = ) |
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May 30 2009, 11:24 AM
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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 |
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May 30 2009, 10:41 PM
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QUOTE(daidzz @ May 30 2009, 12:24 PM) Yep it's working like a charm, No, the graphic already built in the logic board. So, cannot change it..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 |
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Jun 2 2009, 08:18 PM
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so what u guys recommend on ram for macbook alu? to get kingston value ram or kta ram? whats the main diff?
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Jun 2 2009, 10:02 PM
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QUOTE(Kenny4820 @ Jun 2 2009, 09:18 PM) 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. |
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Jun 2 2009, 10:17 PM
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QUOTE(esssymanex @ Jun 2 2009, 10:02 PM) 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... |
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Jun 2 2009, 11:18 PM
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QUOTE(Futura @ Jun 2 2009, 10:17 PM) 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)?? |
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Jun 3 2009, 07:21 AM
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i ordered 4gb ram kit from owc on tuesday, arriving on thursday/friday.
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Jun 3 2009, 09:18 AM
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most of the RAM works. if it doesnt work, you will get kernal problem immediately after installing.
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Jun 3 2009, 04:10 PM
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so, what u guys do with with the original ram after u updated ur ram? sell it off?
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Jun 3 2009, 05:35 PM
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mac use other brand ram can?
is the other brand ram stable as the original mac ram? |
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Jun 4 2009, 01:38 PM
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QUOTE(hapa @ Jun 2 2009, 11:18 PM) bro, are u using Kingston ValueR DDR3 SO-DIMM 1066MHz 2GB (KVR1066D3S7/2G)?? Yes, 2x2GB DDR3 1066MHz. I traded in my Macbook RAM. |
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Jun 4 2009, 06:25 PM
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does anybody knows where to get philip screwdriver size 00 to open up the macbook, i 've been looking to buy but cant get the right size.
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Jun 4 2009, 11:20 PM
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QUOTE(Futura @ Jun 4 2009, 01:38 PM) Yes, 2x2GB DDR3 1066MHz. I traded in my Macbook RAM. u sure urs is value ram?? if yes, that good... KVR is much more cheaper compare with KTA |
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Jun 5 2009, 01:43 AM
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if KVR compatible... im going to upgrade macbook alu to 4GB soon
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Jun 10 2009, 10:44 PM
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Futura, where did you traded in for the ram? which shop?
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Jun 12 2009, 08:24 PM
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i dunno what im gonna do with my 2 stick 1gb ram, is there re-sell value ?
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Jun 12 2009, 10:42 PM
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QUOTE(preducer @ Jun 12 2009, 09:24 PM) i dunno what im gonna do with my 2 stick 1gb ram, is there re-sell value ? I just keep it, no one want buy it since new laptop comes 1 pair of 1GB ram already. |
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Jun 13 2009, 12:35 AM
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just wanna confirm, the late 08 MBP is compatible with 8gb ddr3 memory rite? thinking of upgrading to 4gb but then feel like not worth it since no OS support anyway. so i wanna upgrade to 8gb once i get the 64-bit snow leopard.
what's the max RAM i can go? |
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Jun 13 2009, 03:19 AM
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i don think it is worth it, now 4Gb ram cost like hell... and from i read, the 2.4 uMBP cant support more than 4GB.
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Jun 13 2009, 10:28 PM
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@force,
when u say 4gb ram cost like hell, how much are we talking here ? |
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Jun 13 2009, 12:35 AM) just wanna confirm, the late 08 MBP is compatible with 8gb ddr3 memory rite? thinking of upgrading to 4gb but then feel like not worth it since no OS support anyway. so i wanna upgrade to 8gb once i get the 64-bit snow leopard. u mean the Maximum ram SL can support???what's the max RAM i can go? If u Mean SL i can tell u the amount tat is 16 billion GBs But tats real Macbook Pro 13, 15 and 17 : Max is 8gb Mac Pro : Max is 32gb Macbook white is not mistaken only can go 4gb max but 8 gb of DDR3 ram will cost u a fortune on Apple online store 8gb ram CTO cost u Rm3950 http://store.apple.com/my/configure/MB990ZP/A?mco=NjcxMTU3MA This post has been edited by Mizo: Jun 13 2009, 11:20 PM |
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Jun 13 2009, 11:39 PM
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the Previous gen Macbook Pro Unibody, only the 15" 2.66ghz and 17" Macbook Pro can support up to 8GB, rest 6GB. (Edited)
MacBook Pro 'Unibody' Models which support Maximum Memory of 8.0GB: MacBook Pro 13.3" 2.26GHz (All) MacBook Pro 13.3" 2.53GHz (All) MacBook Pro 15" 2.53GHz model w/SD Card Slot (June 2009) MacBook Pro 15" 2.66GHz (All) MacBook Pro 15" 2.80GHz model w/SD Card Slot (June 2009) MacBook Pro 15" 2.93GHz (All) MacBook Pro 15" 3.0GHz (All) MacBook Pro 17" 2.66GHz (All) MacBook Pro 17" 2.93GHz (All) MacBook Pro 17" 3.06GHz (All) MacBook and MacBook Pro 'Unibody' Models with a Maximum Memory of 6.0GB: MacBook 13.3" 2.0GHz (All) MacBook 13.3" 2.4GHz (All) MacBook Pro 15" 2.4GHz (All) MacBook Pro 15" 2.53GHz model w/ExpressCard Slot (Late 2008) MacBook Pro 15" 2.8GHz model w/ExpressCard Slot (Late 2008) For 4GB Ram Module : 4.0GB Module $329.99 = RM1,157 * 2 = RM2314 Not including shipping somemore. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Appl...ro/Upgrade/DDR3 This post has been edited by ForCe: Jun 13 2009, 11:44 PM |
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Jun 13 2009, 11:50 PM
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aw... any1 can tell me where can trade in my macbook 2.0 late 2008 model ram and upgrade to 2 x 4GB?
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Jun 13 2009, 11:56 PM
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Machines and Epicentre i think can .
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Jun 14 2009, 12:33 PM
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wah...meaning the max i can go is 6gb?
hey hey im not saying i wanna upgrade now hehe. of course wait till price go down la... |
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Jun 15 2009, 04:18 PM
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Mushkin ram....
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Jun 18 2009, 01:47 AM
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QUOTE(preducer @ Jun 4 2009, 06:25 PM) does anybody knows where to get philip screwdriver size 00 to open up the macbook, i 've been looking to buy but cant get the right size. You can get it from any hardware shop really. It's the small screw drivers that most people use to tighten their specs. Make sure you get the proper quality one. I broke the tip of my el cheapo set while opening my notebook halfway. |
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Jun 18 2009, 08:26 AM
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verced, i tried so many hardware shop and none have it but it's alright my fren has one.. managed to upgrade my macbook..
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Jun 26 2009, 11:14 AM
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hmmm basically what RAM does the new macbook pros originally use? everyone here seems unsure of what kind of RAM they should purchase..
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Jun 26 2009, 12:36 PM
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QUOTE(jind86 @ Jun 26 2009, 11:14 AM) hmmm basically what RAM does the new macbook pros originally use? everyone here seems unsure of what kind of RAM they should purchase.. its an oem ram cant be purchased anywhere else,its called Hynix aka Hyundai corporation Korea. You can find OWC or crucial ram,but its a bit more pricey but with shipping its under RM300, i dont recommend KVR cause it seems the quality is dropping these days, can also use KTA but there are expensive too. Mushkin is not bad too,but who sell these? last time saw was one of the shops in Lowyat. |
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Jun 26 2009, 01:09 PM
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there's someone on these forums selling the mushkin rams..
got it for 237 including delivery |
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Jun 26 2009, 08:28 PM
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QUOTE(nimrod323 @ Jun 26 2009, 12:36 PM) its an oem ram cant be purchased anywhere else,its called Hynix aka Hyundai corporation Korea. You can find OWC or crucial ram,but its a bit more pricey but with shipping its under RM300, i dont recommend KVR cause it seems the quality is dropping these days, can also use KTA but there are expensive too. Mushkin is not bad too,but who sell these? last time saw was one of the shops in Lowyat. so basically the only way i can get the OEM RAM is by purchasing (upgrading) from the apple store? And you mentioned "Mushkin is not bad too", how exactly do you judge that? |
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Jun 26 2009, 11:33 PM
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@jind86
buy from owc. thats what i did, eventho its kinda expensive but atleast they guarantee it will work. |
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Jun 28 2009, 05:22 PM
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Want to upgrade my ibook G4 ram.
anybody can help me? |
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Jun 28 2009, 05:43 PM
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QUOTE(jind86 @ Jun 26 2009, 08:28 PM) so basically the only way i can get the OEM RAM is by purchasing (upgrading) from the apple store? That is true,but crucial has the same specs as the apple oem memory they use the same chips which is micron,can only get it in ebay tho.And you mentioned "Mushkin is not bad too", how exactly do you judge that? i wouldnt be recommending them if i never tried em would i? They have the EB series which is meant for mac, the CL is about 5 if not mistaken,no trouble or issue after almost a year and a half of usage on my MB white. |
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Jun 28 2009, 08:32 PM
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i looking for Crucial or hynix rams for my MBP lor..
for goodness sake why so hard to get them here  kingston and others might not be stable for the new MBP.. This post has been edited by macpro2: Jun 28 2009, 08:33 PM |
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Jun 28 2009, 08:49 PM
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QUOTE(macpro2 @ Jun 28 2009, 08:32 PM) i looking for Crucial or hynix rams for my MBP lor.. here OWC ram (which is oso recommended by majority of Macbook User) for goodness sake why so hard to get them here kingston and others might not be stable for the new MBP.. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Appl...ro/Upgrade/DDR3 Ebay |
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Jun 28 2009, 11:43 PM
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QUOTE(Mizo @ Jun 28 2009, 08:49 PM) here OWC ram (which is oso recommended by majority of Macbook User) bro.. thk u but i know u can get them is US. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Appl...ro/Upgrade/DDR3 Ebay btw.. the crucial lunk u gave is expensive as i can get them at $49 a pair ship to US only |
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Jun 29 2009, 12:01 AM
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QUOTE(macpro2 @ Jun 28 2009, 08:32 PM) i looking for Crucial or hynix rams for my MBP lor.. i said ready it oem where can buy one,get crucial almost similar. Machines sell of RM399 per piece of 2Gb stickfor goodness sake why so hard to get them here kingston and others might not be stable for the new MBP.. |
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Jun 29 2009, 03:08 AM
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Wow... No one ever upgraded their RAM from any Apple Authorized Reseller? Didn't know Apple 'makan' profit so dangerously. Found this thread when i was thinking of upgrading my RAM to 4GB... The ridiculous price made me wanting to change my mind immediately...
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Jun 29 2009, 09:26 AM
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QUOTE(Ivan11 @ Jun 29 2009, 03:08 AM) Wow... No one ever upgraded their RAM from any Apple Authorized Reseller? Didn't know Apple 'makan' profit so dangerously. Found this thread when i was thinking of upgrading my RAM to 4GB... The ridiculous price made me wanting to change my mind immediately... then get the ram urself and upgradela.cheaper wat. |
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Jun 29 2009, 12:51 PM
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Will do that soon, nimrod323. Thank you for the advice, though
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Jul 2 2009, 10:13 PM
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wat macbook are u guys talking about? the old white color macbook? im using that. maximum 3gb onli wor???
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Jul 2 2009, 11:08 PM
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QUOTE(slayer_ben @ Jul 2 2009, 10:13 PM) wat macbook are u guys talking about? the old white color macbook? im using that. maximum 3gb onli wor??? they are talking about the new ones, with DDR3 ram. Yours is a late 2006 model max is 3Gb only DDR2 |
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Jul 3 2009, 11:08 AM
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just place an order from OWC yesterday and they already shipped my ram and tool set....hopefully can get this monday
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Jul 4 2009, 05:42 PM
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MAC City offers RM500 for 2x2 2GB RAM.
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Jul 4 2009, 06:06 PM
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QUOTE(Ivan11 @ Jul 4 2009, 05:42 PM) MAC City offers RM500 for 2x2 2GB RAM. if theres a huge demand for crucial maybe we can do a bulk? any takers? since the prices are quite expensieve to get from resellers. |
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Jul 4 2009, 06:11 PM
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QUOTE(nimrod323 @ Jul 4 2009, 06:06 PM) if theres a huge demand for crucial maybe we can do a bulk? any takers? since the prices are quite expensieve to get from resellers. I am interested to get a pair for my MBP 13"... |
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Jul 4 2009, 11:58 PM
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Hmmm, that's a great idea, but i don't DIY myself... Maybe ask "wei" in LYN. He offers MAC repair and upgrade services here in LYN. Unless our MAC is out of warranty, that is.
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Jul 5 2009, 01:33 AM
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Im using 2X2 Crucial RAM from Machines. Got it cheaper while there was a sale in Mac Discovery Week in JB. I think around RM400++
May I ask why is it better than most Kingston Value Ram?? |
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Jul 5 2009, 02:10 AM
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QUOTE(ujoewong @ Jul 5 2009, 01:33 AM) Im using 2X2 Crucial RAM from Machines. Got it cheaper while there was a sale in Mac Discovery Week in JB. I think around RM400++ well cause of its nature of being very similar to the oem rams using the basic chips that hynix use,which is micron,those black square thing on the rams!May I ask why is it better than most Kingston Value Ram?? |
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Jul 5 2009, 02:37 AM
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@nimrod323,
I see thanks for the explanation. If you wanna know, my feedback on the Crucial Ram is excellent even though I got it in a more exp price. Hehe |
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Jul 5 2009, 10:43 AM
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QUOTE(ujoewong @ Jul 5 2009, 02:37 AM) @nimrod323, hehe i know, currently if im not mistaken only machines and myself offering crucial,theirs at 798 for 2+2GB configuration.I see thanks for the explanation. If you wanna know, my feedback on the Crucial Ram is excellent even though I got it in a more exp price. Hehe |
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Jul 5 2009, 08:56 PM
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I'm happy with my KVR, cheap and readily available.
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Jul 6 2009, 02:03 AM
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QUOTE(shumaky @ Jul 5 2009, 08:56 PM) I'm happy with my KVR, cheap and readily available. good for you but nobody can guarantee it will work on every mac. |
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Jul 6 2009, 12:00 PM
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i just received my parcel form Other World Computing 2X2GB ram package...it only took 4 days to arrive...will install the ram after this
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Jul 6 2009, 12:12 PM
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QUOTE(ali86 @ Jul 6 2009, 12:00 PM) i just received my parcel form Other World Computing 2X2GB ram package...it only took 4 days to arrive...will install the ram after this nanya ram ? i got mine frm owc aswell, arrived in 3 days. |
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Jul 6 2009, 03:42 PM
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guys.. how much is the shipping fees? i mean which 1 u guys chose? the cheapest 1? 15.99?
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Jul 6 2009, 03:50 PM
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QUOTE(preducer @ Jul 6 2009, 12:12 PM) nanya ram ? i got mine frm owc aswell, arrived in 3 days. not sure about that....i bought the 4GB set....will install later, now still in the office.... Added on July 6, 2009, 3:52 pm QUOTE(hapa @ Jul 6 2009, 03:42 PM) guys.. how much is the shipping fees? i mean which 1 u guys chose? the cheapest 1? 15.99? i paid USD 33.90 for the shipping....This post has been edited by ali86: Jul 6 2009, 03:52 PM |
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Jul 6 2009, 05:40 PM
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oh ok.. i bought the same set as yours. @hapa u can opt for cheapest shipping that is usd 15.99 but u have to wait atleast 2-3 weeks i guess or even more. i took fedex, it's only cost me extra usd 10 on top of current shipping cost (15.99 + 10++, estimated, cant remember exactly) u can get it form nimrod323, he's doing bulk sale on ram. This post has been edited by preducer: Jul 6 2009, 05:46 PM |
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Jul 6 2009, 07:04 PM
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QUOTE(preducer @ Jul 6 2009, 05:40 PM) @ali86 thx dudeoh ok.. i bought the same set as yours. @hapa u can opt for cheapest shipping that is usd 15.99 but u have to wait atleast 2-3 weeks i guess or even more. i took fedex, it's only cost me extra usd 10 on top of current shipping cost (15.99 + 10++, estimated, cant remember exactly) u can get it form nimrod323, he's doing bulk sale on ram. |
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Jul 7 2009, 11:43 AM
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QUOTE(preducer @ Jul 6 2009, 05:40 PM) @ali86 i see oh ok.. i bought the same set as yours. @hapa u can opt for cheapest shipping that is usd 15.99 but u have to wait atleast 2-3 weeks i guess or even more. i took fedex, it's only cost me extra usd 10 on top of current shipping cost (15.99 + 10++, estimated, cant remember exactly) u can get it form nimrod323, he's doing bulk sale on ram. the installation is very2 easy....not more that 5 minute i guess.... now, my MBP run faster  |
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Jul 7 2009, 12:18 PM
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QUOTE(ali86 @ Jul 7 2009, 11:43 AM) i see wait did you disconnect the battery ribbon before installing? cause if the battery is connected to the logicboard you might fry it by replacing the ram,since your MBP is fine i think its alright but to others dont take a gamble. Even replacing the HDD also the same step remove that pin there gently. and always remember to wear an anti static wristband,to avoid danger to the logicboard. can get from ACE hardware,3-4 bucks only.the installation is very2 easy....not more that 5 minute i guess.... now, my MBP run faster  This post has been edited by nimrod323: Jul 7 2009, 12:26 PM |
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Jul 7 2009, 04:23 PM
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it looks so troublesome to change the ram on the new mbp hehe.
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Jul 7 2009, 04:28 PM
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QUOTE(preducer @ Jul 7 2009, 04:23 PM) it looks so troublesome to change the ram on the new mbp hehe. haha well its an apple direction in battery tech we have to live with but hey, a few screw,the ribbon connector out and the sticker nicley pealed off the battery can be swapped easily heheheheh |
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Jul 14 2009, 11:04 AM
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just for sharing,i'd just bought a KVR kingston from a shop in lowyat.they gives warranty to 1 on 1 change to other ram if it's not stable.just did the memtest last night,everything's working fine and seems like no problem until now lah..
btw,the removing battery ribbon only apply to latest macbook pro(the one comes wif internal batt)if older one,i think u just have to remove the battery and it's safe edi. |
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Jul 14 2009, 11:48 AM
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QUOTE(aizad02 @ Jul 14 2009, 11:04 AM) just for sharing,i'd just bought a KVR kingston from a shop in lowyat.they gives warranty to 1 on 1 change to other ram if it's not stable.just did the memtest last night,everything's working fine and seems like no problem until now lah.. the shop can replace for customer x bro? btw,the removing battery ribbon only apply to latest macbook pro(the one comes wif internal batt)if older one,i think u just have to remove the battery and it's safe edi. |
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Jul 14 2009, 03:52 PM
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that part i'm not sure lar...i don't they provide that service for mac.nahh.... just few very easy steps maa...be gently and carrefull in changing the ram,and everything should be ok.
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Jul 16 2009, 12:20 AM
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am using the macbook pro 13" 2GB RAM, just installed parallels desktop and am running xp and am noticing a little lag.. wondering whether upgrading to 4GB RAM would be significantly better?
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Jul 16 2009, 01:01 AM
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ya'sure..coz u'll be reserving some of ur rams to your XP and yes,having more rams would significantly improves the performance of ur multi OS.
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Aug 11 2009, 11:34 AM
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im thinking to upgrade to 4GB RAM. but wondering if my macbook 13" white will be able to support up to 4GB?
My Hardware Overview: Model Name: MacBook Model Identifier: MacBook5,2 Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 2 GHz Number Of Processors: 1 Total Number Of Cores: 2 L2 Cache: 3 MB Memory: 2 GB Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz Pls help to advise. |
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Aug 11 2009, 12:07 PM
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QUOTE(m|key @ Aug 11 2009, 11:34 AM) im thinking to upgrade to 4GB RAM. but wondering if my macbook 13" white will be able to support up to 4GB? Hi m|key, I have upgraded my Macbook White 13' to 4gb on the first day of my purchase and it is running all smooth and sweet....My Hardware Overview: Model Name: MacBook Model Identifier: MacBook5,2 Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 2 GHz Number Of Processors: 1 Total Number Of Cores: 2 L2 Cache: 3 MB Memory: 2 GB Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz Pls help to advise. |
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Aug 11 2009, 12:13 PM
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cool.....
which ram u are using? looks like some have issue and some have no issue at all. luck?  |
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Aug 11 2009, 01:07 PM
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I bought Kingston ram for my Macbook White.... so far i have never encounter any problem with it *touchwood*.. maybe like what u said, I am in all luck for this... hahaha...
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Aug 11 2009, 01:29 PM
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hehe... cool. will be getting them later. is yours 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM?
Cheers. Added on August 11, 2009, 10:05 pm installed 2x2gb kingston ram. working fine.. phew This post has been edited by m|key: Aug 11 2009, 10:09 PM |
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Aug 11 2009, 10:57 PM
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i'm going to buy Crucial RAM for my brother lappie
http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp...%29%20MB470LL/A wanna ask, anyone think this higher price ram got any different compare to Kingston VR? cuz it just said "Guaranteed-compatible memory upgrades for your Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15-inch DDR3) MB470LL/A Laptop/Notebook." not Apple Certified RAM |
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Aug 11 2009, 11:43 PM
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QUOTE(m|key @ Aug 11 2009, 01:29 PM) hehe... cool. will be getting them later. is yours 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM? can u specify the exact model of the ram? n how much it cost u in total?where did u purchase it?Cheers. Added on August 11, 2009, 10:05 pm installed 2x2gb kingston ram. working fine.. phew thank you in advance |
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Aug 12 2009, 10:21 AM
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QUOTE(cRazYee @ Aug 11 2009, 10:57 PM) i'm going to buy Crucial RAM for my brother lappie well the crucial rams are the closest to the Apple OEM rams,thats why they can guarantee maximum compatibility. you can actually get it way cheaper through ebay and the shipping is free too, http://cgi.ebay.com.my/CRUCIAL-4GB-2X2GB-D...p3286.m63.l1177http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp...%29%20MB470LL/A wanna ask, anyone think this higher price ram got any different compare to Kingston VR? cuz it just said "Guaranteed-compatible memory upgrades for your Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15-inch DDR3) MB470LL/A Laptop/Notebook." not Apple Certified RAM |
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Aug 12 2009, 11:07 AM
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I just got my MBP 13" yesterday and installed Mushkin's DDR3 1066Mhz RAMs into it. Working fine so far, and Switch themselves recommended me Mushkin. According to them, they used to install Kingston but sometimes the MB cannot detect.. but after they changed to Mushkin, no problems so far.. not sure la..
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Aug 13 2009, 12:10 PM
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QUOTE(nimrod323 @ Aug 12 2009, 10:21 AM) well the crucial rams are the closest to the Apple OEM rams,thats why they can guarantee maximum compatibility. you can actually get it way cheaper through ebay and the shipping is free too, http://cgi.ebay.com.my/CRUCIAL-4GB-2X2GB-D...p3286.m63.l1177 thanks, izzit the same model as what i posted? |
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Aug 13 2009, 08:52 PM
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QUOTE(cRazYee @ Aug 13 2009, 12:10 PM) thanks, izzit the same model as what i posted? yep and the one im supposed to do a bulk. |
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Aug 13 2009, 09:16 PM
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QUOTE(cRazYee @ Aug 11 2009, 10:57 PM) i'm going to buy Crucial RAM for my brother lappie http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp...%29%20MB470LL/A wanna ask, anyone think this higher price ram got any different compare to Kingston VR? cuz it just said "Guaranteed-compatible memory upgrades for your Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15-inch DDR3) MB470LL/A Laptop/Notebook." not Apple Certified RAM QUOTE(nimrod323 @ Aug 12 2009, 10:21 AM) well the crucial rams are the closest to the Apple OEM rams,thats why they can guarantee maximum compatibility. you can actually get it way cheaper through ebay and the shipping is free too, http://cgi.ebay.com.my/CRUCIAL-4GB-2X2GB-D...p3286.m63.l1177 QUOTE(mel5582 @ Aug 12 2009, 11:07 AM) I just got my MBP 13" yesterday and installed Mushkin's DDR3 1066Mhz RAMs into it. Working fine so far, and Switch themselves recommended me Mushkin. According to them, they used to install Kingston but sometimes the MB cannot detect.. but after they changed to Mushkin, no problems so far.. not sure la.. hey. i can see that you have mentioned few brands of ram that is suitable for the mbp. just wanna ask where does corsair stand in the midst of these brands. almost bought a pair of corsair 2x2gb ram for my mbp but later i read somewhere that the mbp will only use a maximum of 3.3gb of ram, so now thinking of whether i shud just get one stick, or still get a pair. any opinion? |
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Aug 13 2009, 09:51 PM
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I just switched to Mac myself and was speculating what sorta RAMS I should have gotten.. I personally was using Corsair RAMS on my Win laptop and desktop but I when I asked Switch regarding Corsair RAMS, they weren't so sure about the compatibility. They said Crucial is ok, Mushkin are the ones they use right now and Kingston was what they used previously.
I believe you should get 2 sticks for now, 1 because it would be cheaper and you can bargain, 2nd because Snow Leopard is coming out soon which is 64-bit and can support all 4gb of your RAMS. |
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Aug 14 2009, 09:30 AM
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QUOTE(m|key @ Aug 11 2009, 01:29 PM) hehe... cool. will be getting them later. is yours 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM? Sorry for the late reply buddy.... yeaps, i installed kingston ram too... works perfectly and my Macbook White detected them... so no issue of compatibility I guess?Cheers. Added on August 11, 2009, 10:05 pm installed 2x2gb kingston ram. working fine.. phew |
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Aug 14 2009, 11:31 AM
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QUOTE(mel5582 @ Aug 13 2009, 09:51 PM) I just switched to Mac myself and was speculating what sorta RAMS I should have gotten.. I personally was using Corsair RAMS on my Win laptop and desktop but I when I asked Switch regarding Corsair RAMS, they weren't so sure about the compatibility. They said Crucial is ok, Mushkin are the ones they use right now and Kingston was what they used previously. there's an apple shop i know that use Corsair RAMs. i dun think they had any compatibility issues.I believe you should get 2 sticks for now, 1 because it would be cheaper and you can bargain, 2nd because Snow Leopard is coming out soon which is 64-bit and can support all 4gb of your RAMS. |
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Aug 17 2009, 01:16 PM
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hey.
if i wanna upgrade my mbw's ram to 4gb but with higher speed, is that possible? or need to stick with the current ram speed? |
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Aug 17 2009, 05:41 PM
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QUOTE(leelifestyle @ Aug 17 2009, 01:16 PM) hey. theres a memory controller that will downgrade the speed back to 667 or 800 depending on which MBW you have.if i wanna upgrade my mbw's ram to 4gb but with higher speed, is that possible? or need to stick with the current ram speed? |
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Aug 17 2009, 06:20 PM
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latest and newest one. hehe
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Aug 17 2009, 07:09 PM
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then say u bought a 1066 Mhz RAM, ur memory controller will downgrade it to 800 Mhz. so technically it is compatible..but if u just went for a 800Mhz RAM can save a bit i think ;p
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Aug 17 2009, 07:28 PM
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ouh i c.
then thank u vry much |
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Aug 17 2009, 09:13 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Aug 17 2009, 07:09 PM) then say u bought a 1066 Mhz RAM, ur memory controller will downgrade it to 800 Mhz. so technically it is compatible..but if u just went for a 800Mhz RAM can save a bit i think ;p thats DDR3 cant use it interchangeably with DDR2. Just get the DDR2 800MHz. |
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Aug 18 2009, 10:40 AM
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ya,DDR2 and DDR3 can't be use together..but, if u have two DDR2 with different clock speeds,then u can use them together.but the ram will follow the lowest speed between both ram speed.for campatibility issues,better u use same ram lah,coz sometimes diff speed diff clock cycle,might end up crashing and compatibility issues.
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Aug 18 2009, 02:16 PM
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there IS DDR2 1066mhz in the market. high end one
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Aug 18 2009, 03:27 PM
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ouh. okay. thanks sifu-sifu.
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Aug 18 2009, 05:43 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Aug 18 2009, 02:16 PM) there IS DDR2 1066mhz in the market. high end one is there one for so-dimm? |
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Aug 18 2009, 08:43 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Aug 18 2009, 02:16 PM) there IS DDR2 1066mhz in the market. high end one i dont think there is any for lappie |
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Aug 19 2009, 07:50 PM
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hey what is the price range for ddr3 2gb 1066 nowadays? im planning to get the corsair ones for around 120+ each. my mbp is getting relatively slow.
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Aug 19 2009, 10:45 PM
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oh ddr2 1066 only for desktops? sorry, my bad ;p
rm120 for a 2gb ddr3 stick is the norm these days. do proceed |
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Aug 21 2009, 12:44 PM
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Even there is DDR2 1066mhz for laptop, our processor wont be use it as well. It will be downclock.
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Aug 21 2009, 01:33 PM
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QUOTE(llsphinxll @ Aug 19 2009, 07:50 PM) hey what is the price range for ddr3 2gb 1066 nowadays? im planning to get the corsair ones for around 120+ each. my mbp is getting relatively slow. RM120++?r u sure of that? |
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Aug 21 2009, 08:36 PM
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QUOTE(wcs2798 @ Aug 21 2009, 01:33 PM) RM120++?r u sure of that? my area they sell around this price. how much is it at urs? |
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Aug 22 2009, 01:04 AM
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not 1066ghz meh? mine runs one 1066ghz according to the system. so arent i sposed to get 1066 ram if i wanna upgrade?
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Sep 30 2009, 01:18 PM
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hi, planning to addup ram for my mbp 4,1, current 2gb, any suggestion and price and how to do it? >.< fren told me can get up to 6gb O.o? is it true?
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Sep 30 2009, 03:03 PM
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care to share what brand and clock speed for 2GB ddr3 is compatible with the macbook white? need to upgrade the ram to 4GB.
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Oct 2 2009, 05:37 PM
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just went back research from digital mall, 2gb of kta ram for mbp 4,1, rm200. they told mbp using kta instead of kba, whats the diff of that actually?
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Oct 3 2009, 03:45 AM
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QUOTE(ycngjack1 @ Oct 2 2009, 05:37 PM) just went back research from digital mall, 2gb of kta ram for mbp 4,1, rm200. they told mbp using kta instead of kba, whats the diff of that actually? hi there bro,mind sharing wif me which shop did you check the price in digital mall thx. i need to get KTA Rams as well for my MBP cheers |
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Oct 3 2009, 12:39 PM
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QUOTE(rushmode @ Sep 30 2009, 03:03 PM) care to share what brand and clock speed for 2GB ddr3 is compatible with the macbook white? need to upgrade the ram to 4GB. Does it come with Nvidia or Intel graphics? |
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Oct 3 2009, 08:42 PM
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QUOTE(Bad Cyborg @ Oct 3 2009, 12:39 PM) Does it come with Nvidia or Intel graphics? Intel gfx.. |
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Oct 4 2009, 11:19 AM
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hi all mac experts here, although i am quite new in LYN but i had read and surveyed a lot of other forums. i dun think macbook white(even the latest with nvidia geforce9400m) supports DDR3. correct me if i m wrong...
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Oct 4 2009, 04:42 PM
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QUOTE(Jonathan Huang @ Oct 4 2009, 11:19 AM) hi all mac experts here, although i am quite new in LYN but i had read and surveyed a lot of other forums. i dun think macbook white(even the latest with nvidia geforce9400m) supports DDR3. correct me if i m wrong... you dont have to join a forum to ask that,its already been established that the current MB white is on ddr2 800MHz. Check the apple website,its there for a reason This post has been edited by nimrod323: Oct 4 2009, 04:43 PM |
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Oct 6 2009, 12:25 AM
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i ordered a 2gb OCZ value ram. will test it out when it arrived.
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Oct 6 2009, 04:10 PM
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i got my mac pro 2 x 2 ddr3 1066 Kingston for S$126
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Oct 7 2009, 05:21 PM
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just install Mushkin Ram (2gb x 2 , 1066Mhz) into my Macbook Pro 13inch Unibody , work fine without any problem....
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Oct 8 2009, 05:41 AM
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someone should do a list of ram that confirmed worked. it would be easier for ppl who wnts to upgrade.
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Oct 8 2009, 09:38 AM
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where to get cheapest ram in KL.... lets say i wouldn't want to order it online! lowyat? Digital mall? please give some suggestions.... thanks
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Oct 11 2009, 04:02 PM
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QUOTE(Jonathan Huang @ Oct 8 2009, 09:38 AM) where to get cheapest ram in KL.... lets say i wouldn't want to order it online! lowyat? Digital mall? please give some suggestions.... thanks the price wont be much different if u buy it at digital mall or lowyat.. choose which one is nearer. |
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Oct 12 2009, 11:12 PM
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QUOTE(preducer @ Oct 8 2009, 05:41 AM) someone should do a list of ram that confirmed worked. it would be easier for ppl who wnts to upgrade. agreed. im looking forward to upgrade my RAM during the next pc fair. wanna know what brand is the best. seems like all are the same for now ;p |
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Oct 23 2009, 01:10 PM
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Usually u guys upgrade ram by urself or ask the shop technician upgrade?
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Oct 23 2009, 09:48 PM
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QUOTE(lawl @ Oct 23 2009, 01:10 PM) Usually u guys upgrade ram by urself or ask the shop technician upgrade? Just do it yourself. Its really not that hard. Upgrading the memory is by far the easiest in that you don't need a lot of different tools to open up the casing. You just need a very tiny Philips (+) screwdriver and you're good to go. Upgrading the HDD however requires the Torx T6 driver which is not as common. You can get the whole set from Lowyat (Viewnet store) for RM25. You'll get the whole 31 piece of uncommon screw heads used by the electronic industry.If you need to have pictures for guidance, try to google IFIXIT. They have teardowns of every Apple product released. Follow their teardown procedures to upgrade the RAM/HDD. By the way, I upgraded my DDR3 modules with 2GB 1066MHz Corsairs for RM140 a pop. Cheap and usable. No problems. Snow Leopard seems to be smoother with 4GB. |
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Oct 23 2009, 10:11 PM
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Seems like Macsales.com now has a cheaper shipping option. The 4GB kit with shipping is USD$93.70 which works to about RM320.
If you don't do intensive work, you can save by upgrading later. I reckon the price for 4GB pairs will be falling within the next few months as more machines adopt DDR3 memory. |
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Oct 23 2009, 10:35 PM
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i noticed they just went up. at my area at least.
a 2GB DDR3 SODIMM was about rm120+ before. now i cant find em under rm150 Added on October 24, 2009, 12:47 amwhat's the best way to get crucial ddr3 sodimms? This post has been edited by dvlzplayground: Oct 24 2009, 12:47 AM |
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Oct 24 2009, 01:01 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Oct 23 2009, 10:35 PM) i noticed they just went up. at my area at least. Oooh... I didn't track the memory prices cause the last time I updated was early this year. I remember the 2GB modules were around a little over RM100. You can get it for RM140 from Cycom, Lowyat Plaza. a 2GB DDR3 SODIMM was about rm120+ before. now i cant find em under rm150 Added on October 24, 2009, 12:47 amwhat's the best way to get crucial ddr3 sodimms? Crucial? Online order? |
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Oct 24 2009, 06:56 PM
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online order from Crucial website... i scared the shipping expensive ;p
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Oct 24 2009, 08:21 PM
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QUOTE(splee8868 @ Oct 7 2009, 05:21 PM) just install Mushkin Ram (2gb x 2 , 1066Mhz) into my Macbook Pro 13inch Unibody , work fine without any problem.... Bro, Won't mind sharing where you buy the ram and how much. PM me for details. Need to upgrade ram for my coming Macbook pro 13in. Thanks |
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Oct 25 2009, 12:25 PM
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QUOTE(MattJ @ Oct 24 2009, 08:21 PM) Bro, hi .. i just up graded my 2008 macbook 13" 2.4GHz with samsung one:Won't mind sharing where you buy the ram and how much. PM me for details. Need to upgrade ram for my coming Macbook pro 13in. Thanks this is what i can see from the "About this mac": Memory Slots: ECC: Disabled BANK 0/DIMM0: Size: 2 GB Type: DDR3 Speed: 1067 MHz Status: OK Manufacturer: 0x80CE Part Number: 0x4D34373142353637334548312D4346382020 Serial Number: 0x446EA3FD BANK 0/DIMM1: Size: 2 GB Type: DDR3 Speed: 1067 MHz Status: OK Manufacturer: 0x80CE Part Number: 0x4D34373142353637334548312D4346382020 Serial Number: 0x446EA3FE I just worry one thing, supposedly Mac recommend to use DDR3 1066 MHz, but I only come to notice that my new RAM is DDR3 1067MHz, will this cause any serious detrimental effect to the machine? because sometime I experienced so called "hang" and have to restart the mac while doing multiple task at the same time. Any advice? thanks |
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Oct 25 2009, 12:40 PM
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Macsales selling 4gb ram for so cheap? The cheapest I come accross also rm 1k per pc
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Oct 25 2009, 01:31 PM
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dear all .. .. i just up graded my 2008 macbook 13" 2.4GHz with samsung one: this is what i can see from the "About this mac": Memory Slots: ECC: Disabled BANK 0/DIMM0: Size: 2 GB Type: DDR3 Speed: 1067 MHz Status: OK Manufacturer: 0x80CE Part Number: 0x4D34373142353637334548312D4346382020 Serial Number: 0x446EA3FD BANK 0/DIMM1: Size: 2 GB Type: DDR3 Speed: 1067 MHz Status: OK Manufacturer: 0x80CE Part Number: 0x4D34373142353637334548312D4346382020 Serial Number: 0x446EA3FE I just worry one thing, supposedly Mac recommend to use DDR3 1066 MHz, but I only come to notice that my new RAM is DDR3 1067MHz, will this cause any serious detrimental effect to the machine? because sometime I experienced so called "hang" and have to restart the mac while doing multiple task at the same time. Any advice? thanks |
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Oct 25 2009, 02:31 PM
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QUOTE(dr.is @ Oct 25 2009, 01:31 PM) I just worry one thing, supposedly Mac recommend to use DDR3 1066 MHz, but I only come to notice that my new RAM is DDR3 1067MHz, will this cause any serious detrimental effect to the machine? because sometime I experienced so called "hang" and have to restart the mac while doing multiple task at the same time. Any advice? thanks dont worry, the "1066" is actually 1066.6666666666... so if you round up become 1067. that's all ;p the hang could be cuz of something else. im not sure if samsung ram is stable for a mac |
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Oct 25 2009, 03:34 PM
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crucial
samsung nanya kingston kvr mushkin all working as reported. |
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Oct 25 2009, 03:46 PM
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It seems that you guys have not encountered any issues with RAM. I've read a number of reviews on Newegg and unibody MacBook users has had some issues both with Apple and Value RAM.
I'm not sure if the issue is from the MacBooks being picky on what RAM they run on or there is a large number of defective RAM. |
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Oct 25 2009, 04:49 PM
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Guys...any of u happen to know when the kingston hyper x ddr2 sodimm came out? how many months after ddr2 went mainstream? and any predictions when can we see performance ddr3 sodimms?
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Oct 26 2009, 05:10 AM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Oct 25 2009, 02:31 PM) dont worry, the "1066" is actually 1066.6666666666... so if you round up become 1067. that's all ;p the hang could be cuz of something else. im not sure if samsung ram is stable for a mac thanks mate .. but just dont know what is the source for the machine becoming "hang" sometimes when i am doing multiple tasking .. |
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Oct 26 2009, 08:33 AM
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QUOTE(dr.is @ Oct 26 2009, 05:10 AM) thanks mate .. but just dont know what is the source for the machine becoming "hang" sometimes when i am doing multiple tasking .. It depends what is that 'hang'. If its a total screen freeze with no way to recover other than to force OFF the computer then it could be RAM due to incompatibility or a faulty module. Guess you would have to keep changing modules until you find one that works. |
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Oct 26 2009, 08:38 AM
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if often get beachball? likely bcuz of what? hdd?
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Oct 26 2009, 04:20 PM
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QUOTE(davidmak @ Oct 26 2009, 08:33 AM) It depends what is that 'hang'. If its a total screen freeze with no way to recover other than to force OFF the computer then it could be RAM due to incompatibility or a faulty module. Guess you would have to keep changing modules until you find one that works. thanks again david,i guess it was a totally screen freeze ( as the picture i attached in this post ), again, may I know how to change the modules? and where is the module located? thanks Attached thumbnail(s) 
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Oct 26 2009, 04:32 PM
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Oct 26 2009, 04:37 PM
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I want to ask, my macbook pro now have 2x2gb ram. if i remove 1 stick of ram ( meaning only got 1 x 2 gb ram inside) , the macbook wont boot up. i wanna downgrade ram but with 1 stick of ram the macbook cant bootup issit?
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Oct 26 2009, 05:02 PM
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y cant boot up?
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Oct 26 2009, 05:33 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Oct 26 2009, 08:38 AM) if often get beachball? likely bcuz of what? hdd? Most like it is HDD. Check your software update records or whether you have installed the EFI v1.7 firmware. We have a thread discussing this. Apparently the update causes the HDD to not respond. Assuming you're using one of the new MBPs.QUOTE(dr.is @ Oct 26 2009, 04:20 PM) thanks again david, If you're using the new MBP, the modules are located underneath of the laptop and at the center. You will need to remove all 10 screws (+, Philips) before lifting the bottom aluminum panel. The modules are on top of each other. Current Intel Macs run on dual channel memory controllers so each slot represents one of the 2 channels. i guess it was a totally screen freeze ( as the picture i attached in this post ), again, may I know how to change the modules? and where is the module located? thanks Diagnosing memory module problems are a little troublesome in that you need to try all sorts of configurations. It would help if you have spare DDR3 modules lying around. You can first swap locations for the current modules. See if it helps. As a general rule, follow the following guidelines: 1. Ensure you populate each of the slots to take advantage of dual channel memory addressing (performance related). 2. Ensure you populate each of the slots with the same type of RAM (timing, bus speed, etc) - preferably from the same manufacturer. 3. Ensure you populate each of the slots with the same capacity of RAM (optional). You can always use different capacity (for example 1GB+2GB) provided number 2 is satisfied. In this case, the first 1GB from each module will be addressed in dual channel while the remaining 1GB will be addressed in single channel. You will suffer some performance degradation but it shouldn't affect stability. It would be wise to also consider that kernel panics may not necessarily be a memory problem. It could be one of your software applications or drivers. Also, I don't mean to insult but just double check that DDR3 is installed cause DDR2 is awfully similar. QUOTE(Jcvendetta @ Oct 26 2009, 04:37 PM) I want to ask, my macbook pro now have 2x2gb ram. if i remove 1 stick of ram ( meaning only got 1 x 2 gb ram inside) , the macbook wont boot up. i wanna downgrade ram but with 1 stick of ram the macbook cant bootup issit? I think it should work. This is not like Rambus RDRAM where you need a dummy module to be inserted. Its not a serial thing. You can run off independent channels. Are you sure the slot is not damaged?Or am I missing something? I'm new to DDR3 but I expect them to be the same as DDR2. |
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Oct 26 2009, 06:27 PM
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Thanks David,
I am using Macbook 13" 2.4 GHz (2008), I still have the original 2G RAM module with me. Maybe I should try replacing them back, means downgrade from 4G to 2G, to see whether it get back the stability or not. Hope this will help. ^^ |
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Oct 26 2009, 07:16 PM
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Oct 26 2009, 09:00 PM
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QUOTE(dr.is @ Oct 26 2009, 06:27 PM) Thanks David, OK the original unibody 13" isn't so different from the newer MBPs. Their location is the same. You should check out ifixit.com and check their teardowns for procedures. I think the original unibody doesn't require removing the bottom panel right? Check your manual.I am using Macbook 13" 2.4 GHz (2008), I still have the original 2G RAM module with me. Maybe I should try replacing them back, means downgrade from 4G to 2G, to see whether it get back the stability or not. Hope this will help. ^^ |
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Oct 26 2009, 09:55 PM
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the original unibody still need to open the back panel in order to install RAM. no need for HDD though
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Oct 26 2009, 10:35 PM
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QUOTE(davidmak @ Oct 26 2009, 09:00 PM) OK the original unibody 13" isn't so different from the newer MBPs. Their location is the same. You should check out ifixit.com and check their teardowns for procedures. I think the original unibody doesn't require removing the bottom panel right? Check your manual. thanks... already looked at ifixit.comhope this will work ... ^^ |
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Oct 26 2009, 10:39 PM
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how is the ddr3 performance on mbp mushkin or kingston value ram better??
thinking of upgrading within this week:) |
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Oct 27 2009, 11:36 PM
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QUOTE(v1rtual @ Oct 26 2009, 10:39 PM) how is the ddr3 performance on mbp mushkin or kingston value ram better?? just came across with this, hope it help you :thinking of upgrading within this week:) http://forums.mushkin.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13235 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820146878 This post has been edited by dr.is: Oct 27 2009, 11:38 PM |
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Oct 28 2009, 03:10 AM
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i was considering mushkin vs kingston as well. from the link dr.is had posted, the 'non-apple model' mushkin was reported to have some compatibility issues with a mac. how about the kingston?
i was more towards mushkin for two bad reasons. 1) mushkin packaging looks better, and 2) i've always bought kingston rams...never had an issue but im just bored staying with the brand haha |
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Oct 28 2009, 08:05 AM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Oct 28 2009, 03:10 AM) i was considering mushkin vs kingston as well. from the link dr.is had posted, the 'non-apple model' mushkin was reported to have some compatibility issues with a mac. how about the kingston? find ram that is cheap and confirmed working.. that is all u need.i was more towards mushkin for two bad reasons. 1) mushkin packaging looks better, and 2) i've always bought kingston rams...never had an issue but im just bored staying with the brand haha |
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Oct 28 2009, 08:38 AM
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QUOTE(preducer @ Oct 28 2009, 08:05 AM) find ram that is cheap and confirmed working.. that is all u need. second this, and at the end of the day you want an something more of a peace of mind kinda thing go for crucial,they are the same suppliers for apple oem rams. |
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Oct 28 2009, 11:30 AM
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QUOTE(nimrod323 @ Oct 28 2009, 08:38 AM) second this, and at the end of the day you want an something more of a peace of mind kinda thing go for crucial,they are the same suppliers for apple oem rams. i wanted to, but ordering from their website is too expensive. no more bulk? |
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Oct 28 2009, 10:32 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Oct 28 2009, 11:30 AM) i wanted to, but ordering from their website is too expensive. no more bulk? ya, any bulk or tumpang?? |
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Oct 28 2009, 10:40 PM
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QUOTE(preducer @ Oct 28 2009, 08:05 AM) find ram that is cheap and confirmed working.. that is all u need. Yeah you're right. Thats what I did for mine. Went to Lowyat Plaza and find the cheapest RAM. Ended up with a pair of Corsair 2GB DDR3 for RM140 a pop. Everyone was selling from RM145-155. |
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Oct 29 2009, 03:28 AM
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davidmak, you recommend Corsair to 2GBx2 DDR3 RAM to work on the MBP 13"?
I need to purchase RAMs, but not sure which ones to get. Either Apple approved RAMs, or value RAMs, that are known to work efficiently with macbook pros. |
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Oct 29 2009, 05:49 AM
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QUOTE(Kernkraft400 @ Oct 29 2009, 03:28 AM) davidmak, you recommend Corsair to 2GBx2 DDR3 RAM to work on the MBP 13"? apple approved ram is always expensive like kingston KTA compare with the normal ram.I need to purchase RAMs, but not sure which ones to get. Either Apple approved RAMs, or value RAMs, that are known to work efficiently with macbook pros. |
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Oct 29 2009, 09:25 AM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Oct 28 2009, 11:30 AM) i wanted to, but ordering from their website is too expensive. no more bulk? i remember i posted an ebay link here last time, btw even as a reseller i find it tough to bring in the rams cause shipping is high plus the tax sheesh. http://cgi.ebay.com.my/NEW-Crucial-4GB-2X2...22#ht_561wt_909 do contact the seller regarding postage details, it should otherwise be free. |
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Oct 29 2009, 09:41 AM
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QUOTE(Kernkraft400 @ Oct 29 2009, 03:28 AM) davidmak, you recommend Corsair to 2GBx2 DDR3 RAM to work on the MBP 13"? Yes, I recommend Corsair because I have been using them for 2 weeks now. No issues at all. For many times, I have tested quick boot up, reboots, damn fast sleep, shut down and wake... no problem at all. It just works. Just fill it up to 4GB total and you're good to go until next year. Then 4GB modules will be available and time to go 8GB total I need to purchase RAMs, but not sure which ones to get. Either Apple approved RAMs, or value RAMs, that are known to work efficiently with macbook pros. But seriously, 4GB will be enough for the entire lifetime of the machine. 4GB is aplenty for heavies like video edit, photo edit, etc. |
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Oct 29 2009, 11:59 AM
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QUOTE(nimrod323 @ Oct 29 2009, 09:25 AM) i remember i posted an ebay link here last time, btw even as a reseller i find it tough to bring in the rams cause shipping is high plus the tax sheesh. that's the thing. thx 4 the link. he's in US so i assume postage will still be expensive :S.http://cgi.ebay.com.my/NEW-Crucial-4GB-2X2...22#ht_561wt_909 do contact the seller regarding postage details, it should otherwise be free. anyone from US/UK coming to malaysia soon? hehe |
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Oct 29 2009, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE(dr.is @ Oct 27 2009, 11:36 PM) just came across with this, hope it help you : so it seems that mushkin doesnt work good on mbphttp://forums.mushkin.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13235 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820146878 so kingston it is?? what about corsair?? can anyone provide the series of the kingston ram pls?? |
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Oct 29 2009, 04:56 PM
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I reckon i need to wait up until year end to purchase my 4GB Rams. I have
other hobbies i need to fund The downside of being a gamer, and a computerenthusiast. |
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Oct 30 2009, 02:11 PM
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QUOTE(Kernkraft400 @ Oct 29 2009, 04:56 PM) I reckon i need to wait up until year end to purchase my 4GB Rams. I have Well no worries, the RAM can wait. Its not like you're severely handicapped with 2GB of RAM. The OS still flies. When times are right, then you upgrade. You'll appreciate the increase in performance after some months of owning it.other hobbies i need to fund The downside of being a gamer, and a computerenthusiast. |
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Oct 30 2009, 02:23 PM
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how much are the rams now?
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Oct 30 2009, 04:49 PM
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can say around 300-320 for a pair of 2gb SODIMMs. i guess i'll just wait. will be having my 3 months holiday soon so i wont be using parallels much (which is the main reason i want more RAM).
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Oct 30 2009, 07:16 PM
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i really need more RAM for my new Macbook Unibody cos it will lag when runing windows & on parallel desktop
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Oct 30 2009, 08:38 PM
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macbook unibody 13" can use up to 4GB only eh??
need to upgrade ram too.. now 2GB not enough.. so was thinking to get 2GB x 2 .. anybody recon me seller in lowyat.net that selling ram for mac? |
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Oct 30 2009, 08:43 PM
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QUOTE(elfreakz @ Oct 30 2009, 08:38 PM) macbook unibody 13" can use up to 4GB only eh?? i guess max is 4GB. I'm also looking to upgrade to 4GB ramsneed to upgrade ram too.. now 2GB not enough.. so was thinking to get 2GB x 2 .. anybody recon me seller in lowyat.net that selling ram for mac? |
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Oct 30 2009, 09:06 PM
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QUOTE(kimurastanley @ Oct 30 2009, 08:43 PM) i guess max is 4GB. I'm also looking to upgrade to 4GB rams saw seller in lowyat.net garage sale selling corsair and mushkin around rm160-165 for 2GB DDR3 1066mhz..is this the best price i can get? or maybe there are cheaper than this? |
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Oct 30 2009, 10:08 PM
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If that's the price for Value RAM, you might as well purchase Mac RAM from Macsales (RM320 for 2GB*2). If the RAM doesn't work on your Mac, you'll be sure to get a replacement.
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Oct 30 2009, 10:27 PM
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QUOTE(kwekeugene @ Oct 30 2009, 10:08 PM) If that's the price for Value RAM, you might as well purchase Mac RAM from Macsales (RM320 for 2GB*2). If the RAM doesn't work on your Mac, you'll be sure to get a replacement. im not familiar with OWC actually. what chips are they using?is it better to get 2x2gb, or 4gb+2gb? (my max is 6gb) |
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Oct 30 2009, 10:46 PM
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where is MacSale?
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Oct 31 2009, 12:04 AM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Oct 30 2009, 10:27 PM) im not familiar with OWC actually. what chips are they using? I'm not sure what chips, but I'm quite certain its just OWC rebranded RAM. is it better to get 2x2gb, or 4gb+2gb? (my max is 6gb) As for RAM, the 6GB combo is ridiculously priced now. Unless you absolutely need that extra 2GB, stick with 4GB. QUOTE(kimurastanley @ Oct 30 2009, 10:46 PM) where is MacSale? http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Appl...ro/Upgrade/DDR3 |
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Oct 31 2009, 01:16 AM
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QUOTE(elfreakz @ Oct 30 2009, 08:38 PM) macbook unibody 13" can use up to 4GB only eh?? According to the manual, MBP13 can address up to 8GB of RAM with 4GB modules on each slot. The MBP13 has 2 physical slots. But since 4GB modules does not exist at the moment (at least in major stores), we're pretty much capped at 4GB total (2GB modules on each slot). If you're in KL, 2GB modules are relatively easy to purchase at LowYat Plaza.need to upgrade ram too.. now 2GB not enough.. so was thinking to get 2GB x 2 .. anybody recon me seller in lowyat.net that selling ram for mac? QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Oct 30 2009, 10:27 PM) im not familiar with OWC actually. what chips are they using? I would generally advise people to keep their memory channels (or physical memory slot) to be symmetrical. Meaning the slots are populated of the same type, timing, brand, capacity of module. However, this doesn't mean you can't run 1GB+2GB or 4GB+2GB or whatever combination as long as they are of the same type (DDR3). is it better to get 2x2gb, or 4gb+2gb? (my max is 6gb) If you go with 4GB+2GB, only the first 2GB from each channel (first 4GB total) will be addressed in dual channel while the remaining 2GB from the 4GB module will be addressed in single channel configuration. Memory timings, accesses and performance will be slightly degraded. Then again, if the machine aren't running memory intensive applications like games, etc.. it doesn't really matter. |
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Oct 31 2009, 06:35 AM
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owc is using nanya ram.. i bought mine from them.
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Oct 31 2009, 09:40 AM
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the time i bought was ard 200+ for a pair
dunno wen will 4gb price drop |
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Oct 31 2009, 09:56 AM
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how many days shipping from Macsale?
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Oct 31 2009, 12:23 PM
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QUOTE(preducer @ Oct 31 2009, 06:35 AM) owc is using nanya ram.. i bought mine from them. Nanya? wow never heard of them haha... any issues so far? |
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Nov 1 2009, 12:41 AM
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QUOTE(kimurastanley @ Oct 31 2009, 09:56 AM) how many days shipping from Macsale? depends on how much ur willing to spend on shipping..the faster u want it to be delivered, the more u have to pay.QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Oct 31 2009, 12:23 PM) Nanya? wow never heard of them haha... any issues so far? for ur reading > http://www.answers.com/topic/nanya-technology-corporationno problem. |
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Nov 3 2009, 11:20 PM
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QUOTE(dr.is @ Oct 26 2009, 10:35 PM) thanks... already looked at ifixit.com Hi David, hope this will work ... ^^ I have tried replacing the original 2G RAM for few days, everything seem okay. So I went back to the shop, and I got a new replacement for the 4G RAM, its not Samsung anymore, he replaced the faulty Samsung 4G RAM modules with 2x Transcend 2G modules (204P DDR3 1066 SO-DIMM). Hope this work ! Thanks again.. P/s: this is the data sheet for the Transcend module http://www.transcendusa.com/support/dlcent...U-2G_2840_s.pdf and the product info http://ec.transcendusa.com/product/ItemDet...D=TS256MSK64V1U This post has been edited by dr.is: Nov 3 2009, 11:39 PM |
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Nov 4 2009, 12:08 AM
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QUOTE(davidmak @ Oct 31 2009, 01:16 AM) According to the manual, MBP13 can address up to 8GB of RAM with 4GB modules on each slot. The MBP13 has 2 physical slots. But since 4GB modules does not exist at the moment (at least in major stores), we're pretty much capped at 4GB total (2GB modules on each slot). If you're in KL, 2GB modules are relatively easy to purchase at LowYat Plaza. 8GB 1066MHz DDR3 (PC3-8500) - 2X4GB SO-DIMMs (MC016G/A) = RM4309 which means 1pcs of 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 (PC3-8500) SO-DIMMs = RM2154.50This post has been edited by wcs2798: Nov 4 2009, 01:01 AM |
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Nov 4 2009, 12:43 AM
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huh? MBP uses ECC ram?
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Nov 4 2009, 12:49 AM
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QUOTE(ruffstuff @ Nov 4 2009, 12:43 AM) huh? MBP uses ECC ram? sprry,my mistake,that ram is for mac pro ramactual will be 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 (PC3-8500) SO-DIMMs = RM2154.50 This post has been edited by wcs2798: Nov 4 2009, 01:02 AM |
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Nov 4 2009, 09:38 AM
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per pc? i can get abt rm 1k for a pc of 4gb 1066 ddr3
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Nov 4 2009, 09:49 AM
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QUOTE(rx330 @ Nov 4 2009, 09:38 AM) per pc? i can get abt rm 1k for a pc of 4gb 1066 ddr3 but still not worth the cost, how many apps apart from pro apps utilize that much of memory? |
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Nov 4 2009, 12:05 PM
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just 4 sharing
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2134524 it appears that some people are having issues running 6GB o RAMs in SL, even if it was fine in leopard |
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Nov 9 2009, 08:57 PM
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Anyone here using Corsair DDR3 1066Mhz 2 x 2GB ram on their MB or MBP ? Any reviews ?
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Nov 10 2009, 12:58 AM
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QUOTE(chowdm @ Jan 30 2009, 08:50 AM) Mushkin RAM (2x2GB) user here.....using for 3 months.....perfect match with macbook how much did you buy your ram? where? do you kno any place that sell in cheaper price? |
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Nov 25 2009, 05:41 AM
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May i know one question? Machines tech will change the RAM for me if i purchased from them? Or any other seller/reseller provide changing service?
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Nov 29 2009, 02:21 PM
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QUOTE(Thalmes @ Nov 9 2009, 08:57 PM) Anyone here using Corsair DDR3 1066Mhz 2 x 2GB ram on their MB or MBP ? Any reviews ? Thalmes:I m using Corsair DDR3 1066, 2 pcs 2GB rams on my MBP 13" 2.26mHz SnowLeopard. Been using since last 3 weeks. Nil problem to any applications. Running all 3 editing programmes....CS4 , Picasa and Lightroom simultaneously...." not really fast and not too slow BUT not hang "...thus satisfy me. Compare to only 2GB running alone, it was too slow ( slow action responding ) when 3 programmes running together. Price that time I bought : RM 165 for 1 piece 2GB Location : Digital Mall PJ. |
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QUOTE(Affan @ Nov 29 2009, 02:21 PM) Thalmes: Which shop in Digital Mall?I m using Corsair DDR3 1066, 2 pcs 2GB rams on my MBP 13" 2.26mHz SnowLeopard. Been using since last 3 weeks. Nil problem to any applications. Running all 3 editing programmes....CS4 , Picasa and Lightroom simultaneously...." not really fast and not too slow BUT not hang "...thus satisfy me. Compare to only 2GB running alone, it was too slow ( slow action responding ) when 3 programmes running together. Price that time I bought : RM 165 for 1 piece 2GB Location : Digital Mall PJ. |
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Dec 2 2009, 11:27 PM
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QUOTE(Affan @ Nov 29 2009, 02:21 PM) Thalmes: I m using Corsair DDR3 1066, 2 pcs 2GB rams on my MBP 13" 2.26mHz SnowLeopard. Been using since last 3 weeks. Nil problem to any applications. Running all 3 editing programmes....CS4 , Picasa and Lightroom simultaneously...." not really fast and not too slow BUT not hang "...thus satisfy me. Compare to only 2GB running alone, it was too slow ( slow action responding ) when 3 programmes running together. Price that time I bought : RM 165 for 1 piece 2GB Location : Digital Mall PJ. QUOTE(zephyrous @ Dec 2 2009, 11:14 PM) Which shop in Digital Mall? I also wish to know which shop, planning to upgrade too ~ By the way, Im waiting a seller in LYN update me the pricelist tomorrow, it's apple compatible DDR3 RAM ~ |
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Dec 3 2009, 12:28 AM
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QUOTE(JasonKid @ Dec 2 2009, 11:27 PM) I also wish to know which shop, planning to upgrade too ~ what brand?By the way, Im waiting a seller in LYN update me the pricelist tomorrow, it's apple compatible DDR3 RAM ~ 2GB DDR3 sodimms in my area now can go up to rm189... so fast increase... i hope to get a pair by march nx year, do u guys think they'll be cheaper by then...or more expensive? |
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Dec 3 2009, 01:21 AM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Dec 3 2009, 12:28 AM) what brand? The brand I asking is Corsair ~2GB DDR3 sodimms in my area now can go up to rm189... so fast increase... i hope to get a pair by march nx year, do u guys think they'll be cheaper by then...or more expensive? Next year I guess will be cheaper ~ Mostly like last time DDR to DDR2 era ~ DDR3 still new in market, but DDR2 price increasing, guess more new computer user will buy DDR3 system compare to buying DDR2 ~ Added on December 3, 2009, 4:38 pm QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Dec 3 2009, 12:28 AM) what brand? Gosh -.-2GB DDR3 sodimms in my area now can go up to rm189... so fast increase... i hope to get a pair by march nx year, do u guys think they'll be cheaper by then...or more expensive? The RAM i asking is so expensive -.- VSA4GSDSKIT1066 DDR3, 1066 MHz 4GB 2x204 SODIMM, Unbuffered, CL7 ~ RM690 o.o But the normal CORSAIR DD3 SODIMM only RM176- - This post has been edited by JasonKid: Dec 3 2009, 04:38 PM |
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Dec 4 2009, 10:43 AM
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Does anyone knows which shop selling the rams that would do the installation? I'm worried about the incompatible issues and would prefer to test it on the spot before purchasing.
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Dec 4 2009, 11:01 AM
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you can install with the same frequency like DDR2 800MHz or DDR3 1066MHz.. Isnt it easy just to open up the bottom and fixing it in yourself..
Go to the apple retailer store if you want them to help you fix it in Normally using Samsung Ram |
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Dec 4 2009, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE(JasonKid @ Dec 3 2009, 01:21 AM) Gosh -.- that one got the "for Apple" chop...that's why become expensive. even hard drives also like that... juz different format only n they can add rm100-200 to the price The RAM i asking is so expensive -.- VSA4GSDSKIT1066 DDR3, 1066 MHz 4GB 2x204 SODIMM, Unbuffered, CL7 ~ RM690 o.o But the normal CORSAIR DD3 SODIMM only RM176- - the normal corsair stick is exactly the same thing. the one u mentioned was tested on a Mac so Corsair can guarantee it to be compatible. that's like saying a car is guaranteed to run on Shell petrol ;p |
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Dec 4 2009, 03:38 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Dec 4 2009, 02:54 PM) that one got the "for Apple" chop...that's why become expensive. even hard drives also like that... juz different format only n they can add rm100-200 to the price So do you think we really need the "for Apple" chop? @_@the normal corsair stick is exactly the same thing. the one u mentioned was tested on a Mac so Corsair can guarantee it to be compatible. that's like saying a car is guaranteed to run on Shell petrol ;p 2GB if not enough for use when I virtualize winXP in Parallel Desktop ~ |
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Dec 4 2009, 03:44 PM
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if you don't have the "For Apple" chop + guarantee, make sure you save your work, before allowing your Mac to sleep.
Any crash / hang would probably be caused by the non-Apple RAM. |
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Dec 4 2009, 03:49 PM
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QUOTE(JasonKid @ Dec 4 2009, 03:38 PM) So do you think we really need the "for Apple" chop? @_@ i think most forumers here juz use normal RAM. my previous mac also i juz use normal kingston ones. works fine2GB if not enough for use when I virtualize winXP in Parallel Desktop ~ same here...need 4gb for winxp as well. dunno wanna get now or wait to be cheaper...problem is dunno when are they getting cheaper ;( |
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Dec 4 2009, 09:38 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Dec 4 2009, 03:49 PM) i think most forumers here juz use normal RAM. my previous mac also i juz use normal kingston ones. works fine Hmm, i guess i will wait until chinese new year only decided to add ram or not ~same here...need 4gb for winxp as well. dunno wanna get now or wait to be cheaper...problem is dunno when are they getting cheaper ;( I also notice that every end of the year, those computer stuff price will slighty expensive than other time ~ |
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Dec 4 2009, 10:04 PM
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QUOTE(zephyrous @ Dec 4 2009, 10:43 AM) Does anyone knows which shop selling the rams that would do the installation? I'm worried about the incompatible issues and would prefer to test it on the spot before purchasing. you rather trust yourselfsome of them dont ever touch mac before |
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Dec 5 2009, 12:35 AM
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im currently on 2x2gb ddr3. Thinking of removing one of em and buy a 4gb,
1st ques - can the laptop run with a 2gb + 4gb? 2nd ques - what are the current market price for a 4gb? |
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Dec 5 2009, 01:15 AM
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QUOTE(ginolo @ Dec 5 2009, 12:35 AM) im currently on 2x2gb ddr3. Thinking of removing one of em and buy a 4gb, 4GB per stick, around RM1000~RM1200 1st ques - can the laptop run with a 2gb + 4gb? 2nd ques - what are the current market price for a 4gb? |
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Dec 5 2009, 02:20 AM
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QUOTE(ginolo @ Dec 5 2009, 12:35 AM) im currently on 2x2gb ddr3. Thinking of removing one of em and buy a 4gb, 2gb + 4gb can run. but yeah, 4gb is damn expensive ;p. if u're selling ur 2x2gb let me know 1st ques - can the laptop run with a 2gb + 4gb? 2nd ques - what are the current market price for a 4gb? |
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Dec 5 2009, 08:57 PM
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i have early 2008 2.4Ghz macbook white, my problem is my macbook cannot power up
when i changed RAM from 2pcs 1G (2G) to 2pcs 2G (4G) but if i changed only 1 slot it can work. It will work if i kept original ram in 1 slot & just changed the other slot to new ram and cannot work if changed both slot. Currently my macbook run with #G ram ,2 slot, 1G(original) & 2G (new). Any idea to run to 4G, using both slot 2G? |
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Dec 5 2009, 09:39 PM
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Is it possible that 1 of your 2GB ram sticks is faulty? Swap your current 2GB stick in slot 2 with another 2GB stick. If it boots up fine and registers 3GB, then you have faulty stick.
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Dec 6 2009, 02:37 AM
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agreed, looks like faulty stick to me. or sticks!
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Dec 8 2009, 10:26 AM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Dec 5 2009, 02:20 AM) 2gb + 4gb can run. but yeah, 4gb is damn expensive ;p. if u're selling ur 2x2gb let me know I am waiting for my 2x4gb ram for the new iMac and planning to sell the original 2x2gb when my stock arrives. if u are interested let me know or SMS me at 0126393772. target date to get the 2x4gb is before X'mas. or anyone interested in the new 2x2gb 1066Mhz DDR3 Ram sms me your best offer.this will be out of the 27" iMac |
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Dec 9 2009, 10:37 AM
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Just want to ask can a newest Macbook White support 8GB Ram?
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Dec 24 2009, 10:26 AM
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Kingston Compatible RAM.
Apple MacBook Pro (DDR3) KTA-MB1066/2G 2GB Module @ RM 240.00 Buy 2 x KTA-MB1066/2G = RM475.00 Postage RM10.00 PM for more info. Current stock status = 8 pcs. Thanks, |
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Dec 24 2009, 12:49 PM
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i think it's best if after u install ur newly not apple ram one, u do a hardware test. i did like that before, so, if anything problem u can go to the shop and try to change for new one. can get 1 on 1 change before 1 week.
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Dec 25 2009, 11:17 AM
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Went asking around at Lowyat the other day and found that Compuzone has Kingston and Corsair and they would install and test out for you before purchase.
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Dec 25 2009, 12:55 PM
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hy
i want to ask somthing anyone who buy the OWC from macsales had ever trade in their old ram to get the rebate?how long is the process? and also if you buy from any lowyatt store let say kingston RAM can we trade in the old ram? i am using old MBP 2.4ghz DDR2. thinking to upgrade to 4gb. |
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QUOTE(SOLARIES @ Dec 25 2009, 12:55 PM) hy most shops in lowyat wouldnt want to accept trade in, unless you go for a second hand parts shop (there are a few in lowyat)i want to ask somthing anyone who buy the OWC from macsales had ever trade in their old ram to get the rebate?how long is the process? and also if you buy from any lowyatt store let say kingston RAM can we trade in the old ram? i am using old MBP 2.4ghz DDR2. thinking to upgrade to 4gb. but, for me i would prefer posting in garage sale letting go the ram you will get top up less that way |
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Dec 27 2009, 12:26 AM
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QUOTE(SOLARIES @ Dec 25 2009, 12:55 PM) hy bought my ram from OWC but i dont remember them having trading program.i want to ask somthing anyone who buy the OWC from macsales had ever trade in their old ram to get the rebate?how long is the process? and also if you buy from any lowyatt store let say kingston RAM can we trade in the old ram? i am using old MBP 2.4ghz DDR2. thinking to upgrade to 4gb. |
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QUOTE(zephyrous @ Dec 25 2009, 11:17 AM) Went asking around at Lowyat the other day and found that Compuzone has Kingston and Corsair and they would install and test out for you before purchase. yup, i m using it so far so good they allowed testing, also 1 week 1:1 exchange |
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Dec 27 2009, 12:59 AM
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megatron, have you any idea how much does 2GB DDR3 RAM costs nowadays?
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Dec 28 2009, 12:16 AM
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bro
saw ur postings here n there why not u go the shop n find out mac@mvm charged RM499 |
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Dec 30 2009, 10:28 AM
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@megatron007
RM499 for mac RAM or Kingston's? |
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Dec 30 2009, 07:50 PM
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finally got myself a pair of 2GB DDR3-1066 Corsair RAM~~
total RM352. working like a charm (so far)Attached thumbnail(s) 
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Dec 30 2009, 09:25 PM
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QUOTE(frozzbyte @ Dec 30 2009, 10:28 AM) @megatron007 do u mind to share with me more specific wat is "MAC" ram? so far i know apple never produce any RAM module nor processor RM499 for mac RAM or Kingston's?  |
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Dec 31 2009, 04:57 AM
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Mac RAM = RAM made by 3rd party manufacturers based on Apple's memory specification. I don't know what is the exact difference compared to normal RAM.
You are right when you say there is no such thing Apple branded memory. Even the ones that ship from Apple is Samsung/Hynix branded. |
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Dec 31 2009, 12:22 PM
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Yes Apple don't produce any RAM but what I meant from mac RAM is RAM that's been certified by Apple to be fully compatible with their product. That's why Kingston have 2 brand: KTA = Apple Certified Kingston RAM KVR = Kingston Value RAM (normal over the shelf ones) Apple certified RAMs are more expensive than those normal ones. This post has been edited by frozzbyte: Dec 31 2009, 02:24 PM |
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Dec 31 2009, 02:10 PM
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QUOTE(frozzbyte @ Dec 31 2009, 12:22 PM) @megatron007 i think should be Apple-certified Kingston RAM ;pYes Apple don't produce any RAM but what I meant from mac RAM is RAM that's been certified by Apple to be fully compatible with their product. That's why Kingston have 2 brand: KTA = Kingston Certified Apple RAM KVR = Kingston Value RAM (normal over the shelf ones) Apple certified RAMs are more expensive than those normal ones. |
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Dec 31 2009, 02:25 PM
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Hahahahaha thanks mate. Thats what you get when typing and eating at the same time. |
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Feb 24 2010, 08:58 AM
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hi guys i own a macbook pro 13" 2.26Hz 2GB RAM 160GB HD
im looking to upgrade my RAM to 4GB, may i get recommendation on which brand to go with ? Im looking for a good quality, good performance RAM And if possible quote the price of the RAM as well. Answering my question would be much appreciated Thank you in advance |
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Feb 25 2010, 12:48 PM
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does anyone knows if the ram for macbook is the same for imac?
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Feb 25 2010, 02:22 PM
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Which model of iMac and which model of MacBook, there are many revision. If they are the similar era, yes they will work.
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Feb 25 2010, 03:58 PM
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i upgrade mine to 4gb (2+2).. both kingston kvr-1066 just rm140 each :-)..
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Feb 27 2010, 12:31 AM
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QUOTE(mrbs84 @ Feb 25 2010, 03:58 PM) i upgrade mine to 4gb (2+2).. both kingston kvr-1066 just rm140 each :-).. may i know your ram speed, because i do upgrade to 4GB mushkin ram and its boost up my 1066Mhz to 1333Mhz, so far no problem but i got 1 panic kernel when my brother open everything and it stuck a while then kernel panic happen. i googling around and read people said that their battery performance drop a while but i don't think it still the same, 4 to 5 hour battery life for me. im using macbook pro 13" and mushkin enhanced 2x2GB by the way. price rm168 per piece. |
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Mar 1 2010, 08:01 AM
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QUOTE(wei @ Feb 25 2010, 02:22 PM) Which model of iMac and which model of MacBook, there are many revision. If they are the similar era, yes they will work. how bout the imac i5 ? |
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Mar 1 2010, 08:04 AM
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Corsair Gaming RAM works just fine.
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Mar 1 2010, 08:39 AM
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QUOTE(TakanoKyohei @ Feb 27 2010, 12:31 AM) may i know your ram speed, because i do upgrade to 4GB mushkin ram and its boost up my 1066Mhz to 1333Mhz, so far no problem but i got 1 panic kernel when my brother open everything and it stuck a while then kernel panic happen. i googling around and read people said that their battery performance drop a while but i don't think it still the same, 4 to 5 hour battery life for me. im using macbook pro 13" and mushkin enhanced 2x2GB by the way. price rm168 per piece. u sure about that? can post ur About this Mac window? afaik the FSB is fixedQUOTE(r47z @ Mar 1 2010, 08:01 AM) how bout the imac i5 ? imac i5 still uses 1066MHz DDR3 SODIMMs, same with the current macbooks |
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Mar 3 2010, 09:34 AM
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anyone, i just brought a Macbook alum 2.4 last year.
now planning to upgrade the ram... what brand suit ?? normally i just do architecture and interior design work... how many Ram u guys think i should upgrade?? |
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Mar 3 2010, 11:10 AM
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QUOTE(Cpz @ Mar 3 2010, 09:34 AM) anyone, i just brought a Macbook alum 2.4 last year. You should upgrade to 2x2gb. mushkin, kingston, or corsair gaming or mac memory. cause for doing your architecture and interior works needs more memory. Further ease multitasking with 4gb ram. cheers. now planning to upgrade the ram... what brand suit ?? normally i just do architecture and interior design work... how many Ram u guys think i should upgrade?? |
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Mar 3 2010, 11:45 AM
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QUOTE(caaron @ Mar 3 2010, 11:10 AM) You should upgrade to 2x2gb. mushkin, kingston, or corsair gaming or mac memory. cause for doing your architecture and interior works needs more memory. Further ease multitasking with 4gb ram. cheers. so what brand u recommend from above?? price?? |
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Mar 3 2010, 06:55 PM
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apacer? it is ok?
want to install on my wmacbook... |
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Mar 5 2010, 11:14 PM
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Anyone use hynix ram before? Good @ Bad?
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Mar 5 2010, 11:50 PM
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IINM hynix is juz the silicon provider, they dont actually manufacture RAMs. right?
most kingstons are using hynix |
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Mar 6 2010, 12:52 AM
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Actually if you see their websites, they do manufacture RAMs and supply the chips to others.
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Mar 6 2010, 01:03 AM
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oh i see. never saw locally before
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Mar 6 2010, 04:36 PM
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Just went to epicenter to get the mobileme renewal and asked them if they carried any RAMs, and they have hynix etc but not Kingston. Price for 2x2GB is RM599. Mmmm should I just go with KVR or Corsairs?
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Mar 8 2010, 04:20 PM
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QUOTE(TakanoKyohei @ Feb 27 2010, 12:31 AM) may i know your ram speed, because i do upgrade to 4GB mushkin ram and its boost up my 1066Mhz to 1333Mhz, so far no problem but i got 1 panic kernel when my brother open everything and it stuck a while then kernel panic happen. i googling around and read people said that their battery performance drop a while but i don't think it still the same, 4 to 5 hour battery life for me. im using macbook pro 13" and mushkin enhanced 2x2GB by the way. price rm168 per piece. ram is 1066mhz bro.. ur 1333mhz?  .. my battery can last around 3-4 hr depend on what i do with it .. neway will upgrade mine to 6gb next week (4+2) ...Added on March 8, 2010, 4:24 pm QUOTE(frozzbyte @ Mar 6 2010, 04:36 PM) Just went to epicenter to get the mobileme renewal and asked them if they carried any RAMs, and they have hynix etc but not Kingston. Price for 2x2GB is RM599. Mmmm should I just go with KVR or Corsairs? look like expensive for 2+2.. can buy 4gb ram instead .. i'm using normal kvr now, working fine since i put it in..This post has been edited by mrbs84: Mar 8 2010, 04:24 PM |
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Mar 9 2010, 12:42 PM
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i planned to upgrade my mbp 13" ram from 2x2gb to 2x4gb. Anyone know what brand of ram is best compatible? And also how is the pricing of 2x4gb ram?
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Mar 9 2010, 01:42 PM
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^ if u have to ask about the price... better forget abt it
2x4gb confirm above 1k |
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Mar 9 2010, 02:53 PM
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1 stick of 4gb SODIMM also very expensive, sumore get 2x4gb. Going to cost an arm and a leg la.
But does your system support 8gb? |
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Mar 9 2010, 03:08 PM
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wow.. above 1k? so expensive O_O! im using mbp late 2009 model, so the max it can support up to 8gb.. but i think gonna wait for another half year only thought of upgrade the ram to 8gb..
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Mar 9 2010, 03:35 PM
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After i installed MS OFFICE 08', i think my computer needs a distinct ram upgrade from 2GB to 4GB. How much is a 2x2GB stick for MBP (mid 09') ?
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Mar 9 2010, 06:29 PM
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QUOTE(jasonyau @ Mar 9 2010, 03:08 PM) wow.. above 1k? so expensive O_O! im using mbp late 2009 model, so the max it can support up to 8gb.. but i think gonna wait for another half year only thought of upgrade the ram to 8gb.. yeah a lot of us are waiting right now for the price to drop buying now is insane~QUOTE(Kernkraft400 @ Mar 9 2010, 03:35 PM) After i installed MS OFFICE 08', i think my computer needs a distinct ram upgrade from 2GB to 4GB. How much is a 2x2GB stick for MBP (mid 09') ? shud be around rm150-180 per stick |
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Mar 9 2010, 08:51 PM
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where's the most affordable place to buy RAM for macbook pro? my model is MBP mid 09 as well..
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Mar 9 2010, 08:56 PM
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And what is the best brand known to work ?
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Mar 9 2010, 09:52 PM
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i think someone shld update the first page to include some info on the different kinds of RAMS suitable, the most recommended brands, most ideal place to get them, and so on.. wld do a great deed for the newcomers..
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Mar 9 2010, 10:11 PM
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^ strongly agreed
from what i know...OWC / crucial = the best, but cannot get locally kingston KTA / apple original = too expensive, but adding the rm350 (somewhere around that price, forgot actual price) when customizing a mac at the online store is worth it, since almost no one wanna buy 2x1gb anyway corsair / mushkin = probably best choice, no (or very few) compatibility issues, n price juz slightly more expensive than kingston KVR, maybe rm10-30 like that kingston KVR = if lucky, can work. but quite a few incompatibility problems reported around |
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Mar 9 2010, 11:34 PM
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Btw, Happy Birthday Dvlzplayground!
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Mar 9 2010, 11:36 PM
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hahaha thanks
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Mar 11 2010, 10:51 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Mar 1 2010, 08:39 AM) u sure about that? can post ur About this Mac window? afaik the FSB is fixed Hi bro sorry for the late reply. currently busy with final year project and presentation in my university. as you request here is the screenshot of the ram i installed to my macbook pro 13".[attachmentid=1478791] Name of my macbook pro. [attachmentid=1478780] Front Site. [attachmentid=1478782] 1333MHZ so far. do anyone have the same speed as i do? i use mushkin 1066Mhz ddr3 ram 2GBx2 stick. This post has been edited by TakanoKyohei: Mar 11 2010, 10:52 PM |
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Mar 12 2010, 01:34 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Mar 1 2010, 08:39 AM) u sure about that? can post ur About this Mac window? afaik the FSB is fixed Any idea where I can get them ? Altho my i5 is 4gb, it's not enough when I go full power squeezzing process of editing tiff files converted from raw + filters and whatnots. It'll start to crawl....imac i5 still uses 1066MHz DDR3 SODIMMs, same with the current macbooks Edited : I just saw the price list in C-Zone. KINGSTON PC1066 D3/ CORSAIR PC1066 D3 Notebook Ram 2GB RM175 / 4GB RM600. Is this the one ? This post has been edited by r47z: Mar 12 2010, 01:56 PM |
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Mar 12 2010, 08:53 PM
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So using KVR is okay right? I bought some KVR ram for my iMac. My vid card went kaput a few days after I installed it. COULD IT BE RELATED ZOMG... or did I static'd while installing and blew up the vid card.
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Mar 13 2010, 10:04 PM
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Just upgraded the RAM to 4gb and feels super fast. It's from strontium ... what a weird name.
Running Win7 in parallels is soooo smooth. |
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Mar 13 2010, 10:59 PM
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QUOTE(TakanoKyohei @ Mar 11 2010, 10:51 PM) Hi bro sorry for the late reply. currently busy with final year project and presentation in my university. as you request here is the screenshot of the ram i installed to my macbook pro 13". Hey bro, how come your ram's speed is 1333MHZ when u have 2x2GB of 1066MHZ running?[attachmentid=1478791] Name of my macbook pro. [attachmentid=1478780] Front Site. [attachmentid=1478782] 1333MHZ so far. do anyone have the same speed as i do? i use mushkin 1066Mhz ddr3 ram 2GBx2 stick. Mine is only 1067MHZ even though i have 2x2GB of 1067MHZ on my mbp.. Is that probably affect by the brand of the ram too? I got my ram upgrade when bought it from machine.. |
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Mar 14 2010, 01:44 AM
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wow 1333 MHz... i wonder how does that happen
good for u! QUOTE(r47z @ Mar 12 2010, 01:34 PM) Any idea where I can get them ? Altho my i5 is 4gb, it's not enough when I go full power squeezzing process of editing tiff files converted from raw + filters and whatnots. It'll start to crawl.... seems like that's the one. wait is 4gb rm600 now?Edited : I just saw the price list in C-Zone. KINGSTON PC1066 D3/ CORSAIR PC1066 D3 Notebook Ram 2GB RM175 / 4GB RM600. Is this the one ? |
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Mar 17 2010, 10:19 PM
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Just upgraded last week, got the RAM from macsales.com, work like charm. It's good to have 4GB of ram, nw i can run all sorts of applications without feeling the lag
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Mar 18 2010, 02:10 AM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Mar 14 2010, 01:44 AM) seems like that's the one. wait is 4gb rm600 now? ok thanks, will look into getting that then. Ya it's RM600 as stated there. hmm I didn't keep track of the pricing. is RM600 a good deal? I'm thinking of just upgrading with another 4gb (2gbx2). |
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Mar 23 2010, 02:18 PM
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4Gb rm600 should be single module 4Gb
i'm looking into it as well, but the price seem killing my pocket so 1333Mhz ram will got downclock by mac? still run at 1066? |
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Mar 23 2010, 04:01 PM
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QUOTE(cRazYee @ Mar 23 2010, 02:18 PM) 4Gb rm600 should be single module 4Gb depends. i read somewhere that the new i5 and i7 is able to accept 1333mhz as this is the hardware specs of i5/i7. I have no idea why apple puts in 1066mhz instead.i'm looking into it as well, but the price seem killing my pocket so 1333Mhz ram will got downclock by mac? still run at 1066? |
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Mar 23 2010, 06:56 PM
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RM600 not that bad. I think I saw OWC price for 2 sticks of 4GB each will cost a total of around the same I think. Wait till I get another MB then can swap 4GB there and get 8GB on another. Last time I saw the price it was nearly 1k
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Mar 24 2010, 11:50 AM
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QUOTE(r47z @ Mar 23 2010, 04:01 PM) depends. i read somewhere that the new i5 and i7 is able to accept 1333mhz as this is the hardware specs of i5/i7. I have no idea why apple puts in 1066mhz instead. firstly, 1333 mhz is quite newwhen apple intro unibody mac, only 1066 available in market, the board only take 1066 ( as FSB rating) and so far, no i5/i7 chip on mac yet |
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Mar 24 2010, 11:59 PM
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QUOTE(cRazYee @ Mar 24 2010, 11:50 AM) firstly, 1333 mhz is quite new new 27" imac has desktop class i5.when apple intro unibody mac, only 1066 available in market, the board only take 1066 ( as FSB rating) and so far, no i5/i7 chip on mac yet |
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Mar 25 2010, 01:27 AM
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QUOTE(cRazYee @ Mar 24 2010, 11:50 AM) firstly, 1333 mhz is quite new yea that's for macbook, i'm referring to imac actually.when apple intro unibody mac, only 1066 available in market, the board only take 1066 ( as FSB rating) and so far, no i5/i7 chip on mac yet |
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Mar 27 2010, 12:50 PM
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Is OCZ good?
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Apr 6 2010, 06:02 PM
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Anyone upgraded their macbook to 8GB?
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May 26 2010, 10:48 PM
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Just happen to saw someone selling Kingston KTA RAM...
KTA RAM This post has been edited by i1u4ever: May 26 2010, 10:49 PM |
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May 26 2010, 11:00 PM
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yeap, he announced about it in another thread. shud've announced it here instead hehe
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May 27 2010, 11:56 AM
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Hmm... This thread title conflicts with the Mac upgrading thread... But woudlnt be a good idea to merge 20 over pages to that other thread now...
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May 27 2010, 09:33 PM
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i bought a set of KTA already, will upgrade my iMac to 8GB
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May 28 2010, 02:25 PM
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QUOTE(tarvalslain87 @ May 27 2010, 11:56 AM) Hmm... This thread title conflicts with the Mac upgrading thread... But woudlnt be a good idea to merge 20 over pages to that other thread now... ya...we shud have a separate thread, RAM n HDD |
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Jun 2 2010, 05:40 PM
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hai
I just buy corsair 4 gig DDR 3 PC 8500 1066Mhz CL 7 notebook ram from sri computer and already install in my imac 27' i5 and the result is bursting and fast..can multitasking with ai ps ae 3d max(parallel windows 7) and other softwares some says mac only compitible with some ram and all that are mitos..even the factory ram from imac is samsung ram..  i just save my money..the apple reseller sell KTA and KVR too expensive..the "upah" for install the ram is RM 150..WTH! even stupid people can install themselves The corsair is only RM 170 per piece(2 gig)..so total is RM 340 and I'm very happy Apple is actually a normal PC which have different touch(design and software) by Mac only 
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QUOTE(wanobi @ Jun 2 2010, 05:40 PM) hai wow, 8gb RAM I just buy corsair 4 gig DDR 3 PC 8500 1066Mhz CL 7 notebook ram from sri computer and already install in my imac 27' i5 and the result is bursting and fast..can multitasking with ai ps ae 3d max(parallel windows 7) and other softwares some says mac only compitible with some ram and all that are mitos..even the factory ram from imac is samsung ram.. i just save my money..the apple reseller sell KTA and KVR too expensive..the "upah" for install the ram is RM 150..WTH! even stupid people can install themselves The corsair is only RM 170 per piece(2 gig)..so total is RM 340 and I'm very happy Apple is actually a normal PC which have different touch(design and software) by Mac only look for reviews on KVR RAMs u'll see there are a lot of incompatibility issues (kernel panic). something about the KVR voltage is slightly lower. thankfully i didnt experience that on my old MBP with KVR. sure some people are able to use KVR w/o any problems... it's just better to go for corsair/mushkin instead of buy KVR > cant work > drive back to shop to RMA. correction: Mac is actually a normal PC which have different touch(design and software) by Apple only This post has been edited by dvlzplayground: Jun 2 2010, 07:27 PM |
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Jun 2 2010, 08:09 PM
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hehe sorry for my mistake..and for my grammer also
thankfully the problem (kernel Panic) didn't happen to your MBP I read from outside forum,some said Corsair test their ram one by one..otherwise the kingston test their ram randomly.. So who unlucky will get the untested ram from kingston.. So that's why I prefer to buy corsair ram rather than Kingston KVR ram.. This post has been edited by wanobi: Jun 2 2010, 08:11 PM |
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i bought kvr ddr3 for my imac. after running memtest in single user mode, im more convinced that it will run on my mac without problem. run memtest with your new ram before running full applications on your mac.
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Jun 3 2010, 12:34 AM
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good advice from hnr2802
remember to keep ur receipt! hehe |
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Jun 16 2010, 04:48 PM
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Hi guys ,
I am in the midst of which ram should i use if i want to upgrade my current mac book pro 13 inch , despite it is current @ 4gb by default. Since apple claimn that it is upgradeable to 8gb ram. So i would like to hear some comments or suggestion from you guys ( Mac Pros , Sifu) ? which ram should i purchase ? What type of ram ? Is that necessary to go 8gb ? THANKS ! This post has been edited by skygenetic: Jun 16 2010, 04:51 PM |
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Jun 16 2010, 04:52 PM
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you are not new to lowyat, please do a search, there is a ram upgrading thread http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/912014 ,and why is the need for 8GB anyway? tell us more about the apps that you use that will justify the costly upgrade. oh and Macsales.com lists the 4+4GB at RM960 http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20Wor...g/8566DDR3S8GP/
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QUOTE(nimrod323 @ Jun 16 2010, 04:52 PM) you are not new to lowyat, please do a search, there is a ram upgrading thread http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/912014 ,and why is the need for 8GB anyway? tell us more about the apps that you use that will justify the costly upgrade. oh and Macsales.com lists the 4+4GB at RM960 http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20Wor...g/8566DDR3S8GP/ yeah i am kinda new on this , so i wanted to ask if 8gb will make a big differences . Or Does the 8gb ram will help the mac book in terms of gaming performance ? |
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Jun 16 2010, 05:12 PM
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QUOTE(nimrod323 @ Jun 16 2010, 04:52 PM) you are not new to lowyat, please do a search, there is a ram upgrading thread http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/912014 ,and why is the need for 8GB anyway? tell us more about the apps that you use that will justify the costly upgrade. oh and Macsales.com lists the 4+4GB at RM960 http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20Wor...g/8566DDR3S8GP/ shipping fee leh...? not cheap wei...I'd just ordered a piece of 4GB to up my RAM to 6GB... that should be enough for the time being... just arrived few hours ago... but haven't installed it yet... |
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Jun 16 2010, 05:14 PM
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QUOTE(Eithanius @ Jun 16 2010, 05:12 PM) shipping fee leh...? OH ! Nice one , Please let me know if you found that extra 2GB helps not cheap wei...I'd just ordered a piece of 4GB to up my RAM to 6GB... that should be enough for the time being... just arrived few hours ago... but haven't installed it yet... |
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Jun 16 2010, 05:15 PM
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QUOTE(skygenetic @ Jun 16 2010, 05:08 PM) yeah i am kinda new on this , so i wanted to ask if 8gb will make a big differences . Or Does the 8gb ram will help the mac book in terms of gaming performance ? again you are not new to lowyat, you were here longer than me, u shud know the basic function of a search. anyways, the only boost for your gaming would be your HDD or GC,get a faster HDD, a 7200RPM drive for speed or the momentus XT(hybrid), 8 GB will only speed up in more of the cpu intensive apps like rendering 3d stuffs and also rendering movies using fcp or any other editor as well as batch editing otherwise its a costly upgrade.Added on June 16, 2010, 5:17 pm QUOTE(skygenetic @ Jun 16 2010, 05:14 PM) OH ! Nice one , Please let me know if you found that extra 2GB helps you still dont get it eithanius go that extra ram because of his usage, not solely for gaming per se:This post has been edited by nimrod323: Jun 16 2010, 05:17 PM |
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Jun 16 2010, 06:56 PM
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QUOTE(skygenetic @ Jun 16 2010, 04:48 PM) Hi guys , if you want to improve gaming performance, try selling ur MBP 13 and get the MBP 15 I am in the midst of which ram should i use if i want to upgrade my current mac book pro 13 inch , despite it is current @ 4gb by default. Since apple claimn that it is upgradeable to 8gb ram. So i would like to hear some comments or suggestion from you guys ( Mac Pros , Sifu) ? which ram should i purchase ? What type of ram ? Is that necessary to go 8gb ? THANKS ! u'll want a better GPURAM upgrades doesnt help much for gaming, 4gb is a lot already for games. RAM only helps you to do more things at once, it's doesnt improve performance of any single program by much. unless, for some reason, you want to run 3/4 games at the same time, i suggest you spend ur money on something else. probably a better mouse or bigger external display? |
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Jun 17 2010, 10:15 PM
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For everyones reference, I upgraded my Macbook Aluminum late 2008 from 2G to 4G using Team Elite Series DDR3 RAM. I installed 2 set of 2G stick at 160 each. So far so good. The RAM comes with a lifetime warranty.
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Jun 18 2010, 03:23 PM
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everyone talks about momentus xt hybrid. but noone is selling it in garage sales. mayb im blind, but i dont see it either in lowyat. pls dun say import. its out of the question
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Jun 18 2010, 03:38 PM
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^ it's still a new drive. juz announced last month or last 2 months. dats y very hard to find
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Jun 18 2010, 04:57 PM
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QUOTE(LYW @ Jun 18 2010, 03:23 PM) everyone talks about momentus xt hybrid. but noone is selling it in garage sales. mayb im blind, but i dont see it either in lowyat. pls dun say import. its out of the question its very limited and currently sold out at the US stores |
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Jun 29 2010, 02:37 PM
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where can get mushkin 667mhz 2x2gb kit.....looking for my macbook white...pretty hard to find
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Jul 21 2010, 05:52 PM
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I'm looking for Corsair RAM CM3X2GSD1066 for my macbook.
There goes 2 seller with buffered RAM and unbuffered RAM, anyone know what's the different between it? |
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Jul 22 2010, 06:54 PM
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QUOTE(Jing-leBelle @ Jul 21 2010, 05:52 PM) I'm looking for Corsair RAM CM3X2GSD1066 for my macbook. ermmm im pretty sure we use unbuffered RAM. afaik only Mac Pro uses buffered RAM.There goes 2 seller with buffered RAM and unbuffered RAM, anyone know what's the different between it? |
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Jul 22 2010, 07:02 PM
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Okay, booked and paid my Corsair DDR3 2GB for my whitey d. haha
Waiting for the arrival tomorrow Scare to manually pasang the RAM le..haha.. Do you guys find it difficult to handle RAM even with the handbook? |
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Jul 22 2010, 07:11 PM
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may i ask where u order?
i didnt need a handbook to install my RAM hehe... very easy one.. juz make sure u have the right screwdrivers |
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Jul 23 2010, 10:26 AM
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Ordered from @Hikari85. RM330 + RM6 postage.
Paid ystd and i received my parcel just now, done installing now. It was so nervous while installing..haha everything's fine now! Attached thumbnail(s) 
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Jul 26 2010, 12:20 PM
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Im using macbookpro 7,1 - it should be able to support 2x4GB right? Thinking of upping to 8GB since im starting to feel noticable slowdown when IM doing my work
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Jul 26 2010, 12:40 PM
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um... very few apps support more than 4 GB. what apps are you using now?
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Jul 26 2010, 05:08 PM
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QUOTE(KucingKelabu @ Jul 26 2010, 12:20 PM) Im using macbookpro 7,1 - it should be able to support 2x4GB right? Thinking of upping to 8GB since im starting to feel noticable slowdown when IM doing my work What sort of work do you do that consumes so much RAM and processing power? Video or photo editing? |
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Jul 26 2010, 05:42 PM
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reckon run RAID system for video editing
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Jul 27 2010, 06:08 PM
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I use 2 x 2gb KVR ram on my macbook unibody 2.0Ghz and it works flawlessly so far ..wonder why the mushkin didnt work though.
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Jul 27 2010, 06:39 PM
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that's the thing about RAMs... except for apple's, OWC n crucial... no 100% way to be sure ur RAM will work or not
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Jul 27 2010, 06:44 PM
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My Corsair works well so far.
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Aug 27 2010, 05:02 PM
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any idea if from 4g ram upgrade to 8g ram?
how much is tat? |
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Aug 27 2010, 05:18 PM
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QUOTE(altis2881 @ Aug 27 2010, 05:02 PM) any idea if from 4g ram upgrade to 8g ram? should be around 1000-1200 like thathow much is tat? |
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Sep 12 2010, 08:13 PM
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just upgrade my macbook white 2.26 wit 4G kingston. Now problem just come out, startup very slow... how?? ;( This post has been edited by sevencause: Sep 17 2010, 08:59 PM |
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Sep 21 2010, 05:35 PM
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Am using the 13" macbook white unibody - the late 2009. Checked on macsales... it says the 8gb OWC is compatible. I thought can go only 4gb or maybe 6gb. So... really can go 8gb?
http://bit.ly/9RR6Zf |
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Sep 21 2010, 07:53 PM
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QUOTE(phyllocs @ Sep 21 2010, 05:35 PM) Am using the 13" macbook white unibody - the late 2009. Checked on macsales... it says the 8gb OWC is compatible. I thought can go only 4gb or maybe 6gb. So... really can go 8gb? up to 4gb only lahttp://bit.ly/9RR6Zf |
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Sep 22 2010, 10:35 AM
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QUOTE(sevencause @ Sep 12 2010, 08:13 PM) just upgrade my macbook white 2.26 wit 4G kingston. Now problem just come out, startup very slow... how?? ;( If Data Storage used up much and too many Applications Installed will make it very slow |
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Sep 22 2010, 01:09 PM
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QUOTE(sevencause @ Sep 12 2010, 08:13 PM) just upgrade my macbook white 2.26 wit 4G kingston. Now problem just come out, startup very slow... how?? ;( can u specify which part of the start up is slow?- blank grey screen - grey screen with apple logo - plain blue screen - already logged in but still unresponsive - all of the above? QUOTE(phyllocs @ Sep 21 2010, 05:35 PM) Am using the 13" macbook white unibody - the late 2009. Checked on macsales... it says the 8gb OWC is compatible. I thought can go only 4gb or maybe 6gb. So... really can go 8gb? if OWC say 8gb is compatible then it probably is. like my MBP 5,1..apple say max is 4gb only. but OWC claimed 6gb no problem http://bit.ly/9RR6Zf |
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Sep 25 2010, 03:13 AM
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does anyone have any idea where can i find 2gb 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM? prefer retail shop but not mac store
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Sep 25 2010, 09:19 PM
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QUOTE(hnr2802 @ Sep 25 2010, 03:13 AM) does anyone have any idea where can i find 2gb 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM? prefer retail shop but not mac store you can easily find at retail shop in lowyat |
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Sep 26 2010, 03:44 AM
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QUOTE(marcus20125 @ Sep 25 2010, 09:19 PM) you can easily find at retail shop in lowyat are you sure? normally shop sell 1066 not 1333mhz. |
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Sep 26 2010, 10:34 AM
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QUOTE(hnr2802 @ Sep 26 2010, 03:44 AM) are you sure? normally shop sell 1066 not 1333mhz. u're looking for 1333mhz for the latest iMac am i right? cuz it wont bring any good on MBPs n older 1066mhz imacs |
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Sep 26 2010, 03:25 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Sep 26 2010, 10:34 AM) u're looking for 1333mhz for the latest iMac am i right? cuz it wont bring any good on MBPs n older 1066mhz imacs yup correct. it for the latest imac. spec almost the same with the laptop version ram except the speed. because there is no thread discussions for upgrading ram for imac or mac pro, so i ask here. . hope that anyone could help me here. im also searching for the ECC ram for mac pro; 1066mhz.This post has been edited by hnr2802: Sep 26 2010, 04:12 PM |
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Sep 27 2010, 11:34 AM
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QUOTE(Jing-leBelle @ Jul 21 2010, 05:52 PM) I'm looking for Corsair RAM CM3X2GSD1066 for my macbook. bro, can you send me the ram link?There goes 2 seller with buffered RAM and unbuffered RAM, anyone know what's the different between it? i tried to google it, but couldn't find the right one |
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Sep 30 2010, 11:33 PM
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just wonder if any sifus here heard of Kingmax RAM..does it good for MBP 13" 2010 model?
my MBP already got 4GB 1067mhz ddr3 RAM, can i add up more? This post has been edited by chrisw: Sep 30 2010, 11:34 PM |
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Oct 1 2010, 11:13 AM
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QUOTE(chrisw @ Sep 30 2010, 11:33 PM) just wonder if any sifus here heard of Kingmax RAM..does it good for MBP 13" 2010 model? i'd stick with the top brands if i were you. not saying kingmax is not good lah, but the price wont differ much anywaymy MBP already got 4GB 1067mhz ddr3 RAM, can i add up more? ur 4gb is actually a pair of 2gb sticks, n u only have two slots. u can either remove one 2gb stick n put it one 4gb stick, or remove both 2gb sticks n get a pair of 4gb sticks |
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Oct 4 2010, 10:18 AM
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MacBook 5,1 max. can support until how many GB?
i'm sorry for asking here cause i really can't find the answer. some said 4, some said 6 some said 8.... i wont wish to buy until 8 but it uses only 4 max. thanks in adv. |
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Oct 4 2010, 10:48 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Oct 1 2010, 11:13 AM) i'd stick with the top brands if i were you. not saying kingmax is not good lah, but the price wont differ much anyway what's the TOP brand you mean?pls enlighten me, master ur 4gb is actually a pair of 2gb sticks, n u only have two slots. u can either remove one 2gb stick n put it one 4gb stick, or remove both 2gb sticks n get a pair of 4gb sticks can the RAM installation be DIY?will it VOID the warranty?just wondering.. |
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Oct 4 2010, 10:58 PM
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QUOTE(chrisw @ Oct 4 2010, 10:48 PM) what's the TOP brand you mean?pls enlighten me, master corsair, OWC, crucial, ori apple RAM, kingston KTA <- reportedly these works bestcan the RAM installation be DIY?will it VOID the warranty?just wondering.. RAM can DIY n wont void ur warranty |
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Oct 5 2010, 06:41 AM
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hermmm... correct me if im wrong, but last time i checked that 1333MHz RAM is actually meant for those with intel i7 procs spec 620M n above only izit??
so for us 13" users are there any dramatic changes in switching from 1066 to 1333Mhz RAM??  -noobies of the month- |
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Oct 5 2010, 09:54 AM
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QUOTE(_JD_ @ Oct 5 2010, 06:41 AM) hermmm... correct me if im wrong, but last time i checked that 1333MHz RAM is actually meant for those with intel i7 procs spec 620M n above only izit?? if u're supposed to use 1066 but u use 1333, ur machine will just downclock it to 1066. meaning 1333 RAM will work, but no point of spending extra money for it since it'll perform just like a 1066 one. so for us 13" users are there any dramatic changes in switching from 1066 to 1333Mhz RAM?? -noobies of the month- |
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Oct 8 2010, 12:44 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Oct 4 2010, 10:58 PM) corsair, OWC, crucial, ori apple RAM, kingston KTA <- reportedly these works best Noted and TQVM for the precious info bro..RAM can DIY n wont void ur warranty Btw, the RAM is Plug'n'Play? no software/driver installation needed? This post has been edited by chrisw: Oct 8 2010, 12:48 PM |
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Oct 8 2010, 01:25 PM
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QUOTE(chrisw @ Oct 8 2010, 12:44 PM) Noted and TQVM for the precious info bro.. welcome. no software/driver installation needed Btw, the RAM is Plug'n'Play? no software/driver installation needed? |
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Oct 9 2010, 02:38 PM
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QUOTE(hnr2802 @ Sep 26 2010, 03:44 AM) are you sure? normally shop sell 1066 not 1333mhz. adalah.go jayacom shop. more cheaper. This post has been edited by nabielz: Oct 9 2010, 02:39 PM |
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Oct 14 2010, 03:11 PM
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thanks for sharing the info.
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Oct 15 2010, 12:40 AM
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Which type of memory that you recommended OWC or Curcial? Is 4GB memory enough to running Windows 7 with Parallels?
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Oct 15 2010, 01:06 AM
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^ both are good. for most applications 4gb is enough
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Oct 15 2010, 01:18 AM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Oct 15 2010, 01:06 AM) ^ both are good. for most applications 4gb is enough I don't know which I should take. And 4GB memory is more the enough or enough only? |
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Oct 15 2010, 07:53 AM
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QUOTE(jianwei87 @ Oct 15 2010, 01:18 AM) I don't know which I should take. And 4GB memory is more the enough or enough only? Should be said enough use for normal user. As mine sometimes run out of RAM when I'm on alot of program such as iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto, photoshop and etc together. If you're not using those heavy software together at the same time then it's more than enough.Added on October 15, 2010, 7:59 am QUOTE(lolacaso @ Sep 27 2010, 11:34 AM) bro, can you send me the ram link? What ram link u mean?i tried to google it, but couldn't find the right one Try this? http://www.corsair.com/products/valueselect/default.aspx This post has been edited by Jing-leBelle: Oct 15 2010, 07:59 AM |
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Oct 15 2010, 09:33 AM
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QUOTE(jianwei87 @ Oct 15 2010, 01:18 AM) I don't know which I should take. And 4GB memory is more the enough or enough only? last time i only have 2gb. can say okayyy la wanna run parallels n win7, but sometimes lag abit. very seldomnow 4gb, no lag obviously it depends what u wanna do lah. u can juz get parallels n install win7 1st.. if u feel lag, then upgrade ur RAM lah |
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Oct 15 2010, 05:05 PM
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act,what is the difference between KTA n KVR ram?
anyone can explain? thanks. |
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Oct 15 2010, 06:24 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Oct 15 2010, 09:33 AM) last time i only have 2gb. can say okayyy la wanna run parallels n win7, but sometimes lag abit. very seldom Multitasking. But wonder I need to buy 4GB or 4GB(x2) coz planning for future upgrading if not enough memory but single channel good?now 4gb, no lag obviously it depends what u wanna do lah. u can juz get parallels n install win7 1st.. if u feel lag, then upgrade ur RAM lah |
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Oct 15 2010, 10:06 PM
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QUOTE(nabielz @ Oct 15 2010, 05:05 PM) act,what is the difference between KTA n KVR ram? i dunno what are the technical differences but if i have to guess, KTA uses better quality chips. KTA are tested for macs too, so they work perfectly. KVR is more of a gamble, they may or may not workanyone can explain? thanks. QUOTE(jianwei87 @ Oct 15 2010, 06:24 PM) Multitasking. But wonder I need to buy 4GB or 4GB(x2) coz planning for future upgrading if not enough memory but single channel good? if u have the money, juz go for 2x4gb |
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Oct 31 2010, 12:05 AM
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where can we get branded ram modules that are compatible with MBP ? thinking to get 2x4GB but not very convinced by people that are using the normal kingston value rams..
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Oct 31 2010, 11:02 AM
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QUOTE(calvin @ Oct 31 2010, 12:05 AM) where can we get branded ram modules that are compatible with MBP ? thinking to get 2x4GB but not very convinced by people that are using the normal kingston value rams.. then you can just get Kingston KTA RAM |
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Oct 31 2010, 10:10 PM
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how many GB ram macbook can support?
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Oct 31 2010, 10:47 PM
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QUOTE(engineered @ Oct 31 2010, 10:10 PM) how many GB ram macbook can support? depends, what model? |
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Nov 1 2010, 11:48 AM
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QUOTE(engineered @ Oct 31 2010, 10:10 PM) how many GB ram macbook can support? 4GB. |
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Nov 1 2010, 11:53 AM
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went ahead and upgraded my MBP 2009 to 8GB.. KVR rams with hynix chip
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Nov 1 2010, 04:57 PM
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guys.
Just now I talk to my local apple authorized reseller's boss. he say must use apple certified ram because of watt and blablabla. is that true? |
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Nov 1 2010, 06:21 PM
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Xirality : if you can't understand what he's talking about, why are you listening to him?
you can use ANY RAM that matches your spec. the risk with non-certified RAM is that in sleep mode (when you close the lid of a portable Mac) ... you might suffer a system hang / crash. my suggestion is simply save everything before shutting the lid. so even if it crashes, you'll lose no data. if that is not an acceptable risk for you, then go ahead n buy the certified RAM. |
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Nov 1 2010, 07:46 PM
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QUOTE(Xirality @ Nov 1 2010, 04:57 PM) guys. that guy was spewing bull. if apple uses proprietary RAMs, they would be much much much much more expensive. certified RAM simply means they are guaranteed to work. non-certified RAMs often work anywayJust now I talk to my local apple authorized reseller's boss. he say must use apple certified ram because of watt and blablabla. is that true? |
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Nov 4 2010, 07:39 PM
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just when ahead and upgrade my mbp 2009 to 5gb ram.
KVR1066D3S7/4G 1066MHz PC3-8500, 1066MHz CL7- rm245 like what calvin did. absolute satisfied xD now i can fully utilized premiere pro. |
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Nov 4 2010, 10:54 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Nov 1 2010, 07:46 PM) that guy was spewing bull. if apple uses proprietary RAMs, they would be much much much much more expensive. certified RAM simply means they are guaranteed to work. non-certified RAMs often work anyway okay.btw, i normally use itunes,adium,tweetdeck,safari(3 tab +/-),cs5. how much ram i need? |
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Nov 4 2010, 11:35 PM
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QUOTE(Xirality @ Nov 4 2010, 10:54 PM) okay. depends on the size of the file u work on in cs5. 2gb shud be enough for small filesbtw, i normally use itunes,adium,tweetdeck,safari(3 tab +/-),cs5. how much ram i need? |
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QUOTE(calvin @ Nov 1 2010, 11:53 AM) went ahead and upgraded my MBP 2009 to 8GB.. KVR rams with hynix chip How much and where you bought? Kingston?MBP13" running on 2GB..very lag play SC2, check the default graphic setting all were set the LOWEST setting !!!  Im wondering 4GB is enough or not or 8GB works far more better? QUOTE(raining again @ Nov 4 2010, 07:39 PM) just when ahead and upgrade my mbp 2009 to 5gb ram. I thought to perform better performance, both RAM recommend to have same capacity (MegaByte)? KVR1066D3S7/4G 1066MHz PC3-8500, 1066MHz CL7- rm245 like what calvin did. absolute satisfied xD now i can fully utilized premiere pro. |
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just "better". that's not actually what obvious to me at least ;P
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Nov 16 2010, 12:30 AM
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QUOTE(kethon27 @ Nov 15 2010, 04:20 PM) How much and where you bought? Kingston? integrated GPU what.... 9400M is good but not that goodMBP13" running on 2GB..very lag play SC2, check the default graphic setting all were set the LOWEST setting !!! Im wondering 4GB is enough or not or 8GB works far more better? I thought to perform better performance, both RAM recommend to have same capacity (MegaByte)? i dun think a RAM upgrade would help much |
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Nov 19 2010, 10:57 PM
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Just a quick check, will KTA RAM from this tread works on Macbook early 2009? Not good in macbook specs lol.
Thanks for helping out yo. |
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Nov 19 2010, 11:08 PM
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no need spend more money for the ram.
use KVR also stable wat. |
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Nov 21 2010, 09:21 AM
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QUOTE(nabielz @ Nov 19 2010, 11:08 PM) no need spend more money for the ram. Few posts back, few forumers justifying that some KVR RAM "might" work for some Macbooks only. Choose not to take any risk. use KVR also stable wat. |
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Nov 21 2010, 12:30 PM
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QUOTE(yezhacolic @ Nov 21 2010, 09:21 AM) Few posts back, few forumers justifying that some KVR RAM "might" work for some Macbooks only. Choose not to take any risk. really ka?for old model maybe la. just tested on mbw 09 model. worked well. This post has been edited by nabielz: Nov 21 2010, 12:31 PM |
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Nov 23 2010, 09:31 AM
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QUOTE(nabielz @ Nov 21 2010, 12:30 PM) really ka? it works for u doesnt mean it works for evryone hehe for old model maybe la. just tested on mbw 09 model. worked well. but good for u! |
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Dec 6 2010, 10:23 PM
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hi everyone!
am getting xmas gift for my sis. thought it will be good to upgrade her RAM for mbp (2010, i7) since she's a designer and does a lot of rendering and etc. am going all out for her (8GB) and i don't my paying more. so which one should i get? Thanks for reading Added on December 6, 2010, 10:33 pmsry, just realised that this was a thread for 4gb upgrade. did i miss out on any 8gb upgrade thread? This post has been edited by moomoosan: Dec 6 2010, 10:33 PM |
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Feb 20 2011, 11:31 AM
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