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    Upgrading MAC Ram

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by NJ07, Jan 21, 2008.

  1. NJ07

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    Hello
    I just want to know much would it cost to upgrade the RAM on a mac to 4GB? its £400 on the website which seems incredibly steep
    cheers
     
    NJ07, Jan 21, 2008
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  2. Arquis

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    You can get 4GB for less than $100 US off newegg.com I think.
     
    Arquis, Jan 21, 2008
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    circa86, Jan 21, 2008
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  4. Sam

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    Yeah, don't purchase it from Apple, it'll be more expensive that it needs to buy.

    I notice you use the British symbol, so see if there are any major online electronics stores for the UK, as Newegg doesn't ship to UK (or Canada, for that matter).
     
    Sam, Jan 21, 2008
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  5. thnksfrthmmrs

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    Also make sure that you buy any regular RAM. Don't buy RAM that's labeled as Mac RAM, because it tends to be more expensive than any old RAM.
     
    thnksfrthmmrs, Jan 21, 2008
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    I paid $96 (US dollars) on Kingston's website for 2x2gb.

    Apple is just crazy for charging $700 for this upgrade.
     
    a4 abt, Jan 21, 2008
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  7. Sam

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    Its not just Apple...most manufacturers overcharge for RAM.
     
    Sam, Jan 21, 2008
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  8. swarmer

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    True, although I think Apple may hold the record.
     
    swarmer, Jan 22, 2008
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    If you're in the UK buy it from Crucial.com/uk/. Although you might be able to find it cheaper at other sites, Crucial is very reliable and has excellent customer service.
     
    Budding, Jan 22, 2008
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    mc511, Jan 22, 2008
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  11. Sam

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    Corsair RAM is nice :). But for me, as long as its a known brand, I go for what's cheapest :p.
     
    Sam, Jan 22, 2008
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    Kupic, Jan 28, 2008
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    About upgrading RAM, does any Australian users know where it would be cheapest to buy (cheap, as in nothing too dodgy)
     
    Bwen, Jan 28, 2008
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