Don't think there is any 4gb ddr2. Ddr3 yes.

6GB is the max your iMac supports right? You can get 4GB DDR2 from OWC.

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20Wor...g/6400DDR2S4GB/

I dunno if Kingston or Corsair has them locally. I spose you already asked.

Guys... How to you update the Momentus XT firmware from SD23 to 24 using Mac?

I used a PC to boot from the ISO and did the update there.

same here

There r Mac version of update. Just download the Mac version of update will do.

There is? Thanks for the info. Didn't realise that. Do you have a link?

@ zXJaMeSXz: Here's an article re updating using the ISO image. Hope it's of use.

http://blog.io101.org/howto/update-seagate...on-macbook-pro/

Sry my mistake u need to dl the non windows version iOS n burn it into a cd. Then boot from the cd n update the firmware by following the screen.

Here u can dl the iOS.

http://seagate.custkb.com/seagate/crm/self...sp?DocId=215451

Oh.. Thanks guys...
I've burned a bootable copy disc and it works...

No probs, I search and search and couldn't find a Mac version.

can you give me the model number? How much does it cost? I plan to upgrade mine.

I also have 2010 MBP 15", I have used both Corsair 1066Mhz and 1333Mhz, 2 x 4GB with no probs. Dunno the model no but it's the cheap one. About RM125 each in LYP now.

mushkin 991644 4GB PC3-8500 (DDR3 1066MHz). bought @ compuzone digital mall. RM125 per stick.

Hardware : MacBook Pro 13" Early 2011 2.3Ghz Core i5

One thing is certain, the Sandy Bridge processors are very powerful. Imagine, before this, even with my Core i3 Desktop, still takes about and hour and half to just encode a long DVD (In this case, Avatar). The stock Pro did it in less than one.

Then again, what's the fun in stock

Upgrade 1 : 8GB DDR3 Ram (2 x 4GB DDR3 - Mushkin Enhanced Essential 10666)

Upgrade 2 : OCZ Vertex 2 240GB SSD

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If you are shopping at Lowyat Plaza, down here applies to you.

For the latest Pro, make sure you get the DDR 1333, since it seems that this is the only option for Sandy Bridge based laptops. Prices have now dropped to around RM125 per 4GB DIMM, compared to around RM380 charged by any of the Apple branded stores, which seems to be the norm.

Advice - Just get the memory from the stores on the 2nd floor, they are cheaper, and they do work. The good ones there would even help you upgrade and test if you want, and they have a 7 day 1-1 exchange policy should you find any problems beforehand.

Kingston KVR rams are everywhere, but few do stock up on Mushkin and Corsair. Mushkin, try at CZONE, Corsair at Viewnet. I avoided Sri and Jayacom just because they look at me funny when I asked what is the largest SSD drive they have. For that, Viewnet got my money.

I've been searching the net for comparison between Kingston, Mushkin and Corsair, and in the end concluded its just about the same. Mushkin though slapped a very noticeable notice on the box (Assembled in America), but again, your mileage may vary, and you should take the 7 days 1-1 or bring your unit and do a hardware test on the spot, just to be on the safe side.

The effect on the macbook pro is among other, higher ram usage for the Intel Graphics 3000. System profiler reports that it is now using 512MB of memory, but then again, I wouldn't know until Steam finishes loading for me to do some test. Anyone here can point out a mac version of 3D Mark?

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As for the SSD, Sandforce based controllers in the Corsair F Series and the Vertex 2 are the ones to go for, because it is quite balanced in terms of write, read, garbage collection (very important since Snow Leopard seems to not have trim support yet) and warranty. Much have been written about the SF-1200 controllers, check www.anandtech.com for more details.

Your other option would be to use intel or kingston. The X25 160GB drives are disappearing from the market, not many are carrying it now, because of the premium in price and the fact that Intel's update in the 310 and 510 drives are coming. Again, the read is good, but the write is slower that the competition. However, a bunch of OEM drives are being sold in the Garage sale section for half the price here, so maybe you could get one there, but again warranty could be an issue. Kingston have a bunch of drives under so many designation using several controllers, but the top end drive you can get (a V 100 - 256GB) cost about RM100 less that the OCZ, while being terrible in random writes. In practice though, maybe you wouldn't notice.

OCZ seems to be the most balanced drive you can get, and I have experienced using the drive before to make some comparison. However, the Corsair also uses the same sandforce controller, so maybe the performance of both drives are identical.

What I do know is this. Using my stock configuration, bigger apps like itunes, aperture icons would bump for several times before launching - using SSD, only one bounce, and even then I think that bounce is because of the GUI elements in play. Currently steam.powering up my mac, and will report again on what I find.

This post has been edited by mfitri77: Mar 10 2011, 10:23 AM

thanks seR for the info. i bought a pair of 4gb ram today from compuzone same price. running smoothly now, hopefully no problem later.

Not sure if it's mentally or reality, i feel my mac no run smoother than before.

This post has been edited by kuekwee: Mar 10 2011, 01:36 PM

Thanks for a very informative post. I totally agree with you. I have both Corsair 1333 4GB x 2 DDR3 and a Corsair F240 SSD in my MBP and they are working great. Makes the machine absolutely screams.

One thing I would add is that the new MBPs are SATA 6GB/s so one might consider going or waiting for a SATA3 SSD. Currently the only one available is the Crucial C300 but I think more will come very soon as Sandforce has released the new SF2000 chipset. Look out for the Vertex 3 soon.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/vertex...e-ssd,2869.html

Yeah, I was thinking about waiting for the whole Sata 3 thing also, but then we wouldn't know how much they are going to charge for the drives anyway.

The thing about upgrades is that you don't know what is in store for the future. And I don't even know how long this laptop will stay with me also.

At least, until I see what Thunderbolt brings to the table.

This post has been edited by mfitri77: Mar 10 2011, 02:30 PM

guys, where to get OWC from?
and i heard there is a 16GB module from OWC, any of you know about it?

Locally, dunno, but you can get OWC stuff from macsales.com.

I don't think there's a 16GB DDR3 module at all.

there is just found the link: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20Wor...g/1333DDR3S16P/
have anyone got from them yet?
i need reviews..