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    Upgrade Macbook Pro Ram to 3 or 4 GBs?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Local_G, Dec 17, 2007.

  1. Local_G

    Local_G Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey everyone,

    I was wondering if I should upgrade my Ram to improve the speed of my computer when it comes to common applications and gaming. I was thinking 4GBs would be useful, seeing that the current price of the upgrade would cost about $120. However, I have Windows Vista on bootcamp for which I use for gaming, and I've heard that its doesn't use 4GBs of Ram very well; thats why I contemplate just getting 3GBs. If upgrading my Ram to 3 or 4 GBs won't significantly enhance the speed of my computer I won't bother.

    Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks a lot and Happy Holidays!
     
    Local_G, Dec 17, 2007
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    knightingmagic Notebook Deity

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    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'd say if you plan to go beyond 2 GB, just go right to 4 GB of RAM. 3 GB seems to be the "awkward" combination. Not that there's anything wrong with it, but I'm just the type that either goes with nothing or something more than just average.
     
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