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    3 Gb?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by wangcow, Aug 13, 2007.

  1. wangcow

    wangcow Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello!

    I read on wikipedia that the macbook (not pro) was capable of 3 GB of ram. is this true?

    THANKS!
     
    wangcow, Aug 13, 2007
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  2. mick4394

    mick4394 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes. The Macbook can handle 3GB.
     
    mick4394, Aug 13, 2007
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  3. wave

    wave Notebook Virtuoso

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    The Macbook with a Core 2 Duo can use 3gb of ram max (2gb + 1gb). The macbook with a Core Duo (sold till about November 2006 I think) can only use 2gb max.
     
    wave, Aug 14, 2007
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  4. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, the MacBook supports up to 3 GB RAM. The MacBook Pro supports up to 4 GB RAM.
     
    Sam, Aug 14, 2007
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    00fez Notebook Deity

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    So if I wanna save money I can buy a 2gb stick, and leave the 1gb for later. Is the 2gb to 512mb difference a problem performance wise?
     
    00fez, Aug 14, 2007
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  6. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    i assume you started with 2 x 512 megs of ram?

    its not really an issue, performance wise. the fact that you are adding 1.5 GB to your total amount will eclipse the minimal effect of not using dual channels.
     
    masterchef341, Aug 14, 2007
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