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    MBP 13" Ram Upgrade question

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Pjoub06, Jul 26, 2009.

  1. Pjoub06

    Pjoub06 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey all!
    I got a 13" MBP 4 days ago :) Its kicking so far...very impressed. I still don't think OS X is any better than windows but it sure is very slick. So I have a pretty straight forward question. I want to upgrade my ram from the base 2gb to 8gb. Will this ram work CM3X4GSD1066?
    Other links to that ram
    http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CM3X4GSD1066-PC3-8500-1066Mhz-204-pin/dp/B001UOPXVG
    http://www.hardware.info/en-US/prod...rsair_Value_4GB_DDR31066_SODIMM_CM3X4GSD1066/

    Now before people tell me that I dont need 8gb of ram...I can get a ram module for $70 :) I just need to know it fits!

    Thanks!
     
    Pjoub06, Jul 26, 2009
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  2. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yup, that RAM will work with the MBP.
     
    Budding, Jul 26, 2009
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  3. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    you can get a $350+ stick of ram for $70? buy me a few while your at it :)
     
    doh123, Jul 26, 2009
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  4. Pjoub06

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    Its a mistake on the pricelist of an online store in South Africa. They forgot to add a 0 :p I have already ordered two just in case it can work but Im ordering 5 more sticks tomorrow! Unfortunately they dont deliver outside of SA. If someone really really wants the ram I could post it but I'm not too keen for that. But if someone really wants it then I will.
     
    Pjoub06, Jul 26, 2009
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  5. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    dunno about laws in SA, hopefully they cant stick you with the bill later...
     
    doh123, Jul 26, 2009
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    when will the prices go down? I'm really interested in having 8gig of ddr3 (aren't we all?) but its so expensive right now. ;p
     
    YasirJ, Jul 26, 2009
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    Majority of the people don't need 8GB hence it's not that common and why the prices are so expensive. I doubt prices for 8GB will come down much this year (in fact prices this year have been rising due to increase in NAND prices). Maybe in the next few years.
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 26, 2009
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  8. Pjoub06

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    I'm paying with EFT (direct deposit) for that very reason. Also they send you a quote after you order and you confirm that price. I'm pretty sure it would be illegal if they changed me 6 times the price without letting me know. For all I know the price is right :p
     
    Pjoub06, Jul 27, 2009
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    I received the ram. Going to install it after work :p The store did however realize their mistake on my new order and its back to $500 :( LOL
     
    Pjoub06, Jul 27, 2009
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