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    What type of Ram is good for the Macbook?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by biiscit, Jun 1, 2006.

  1. biiscit

    biiscit Notebook Consultant

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    I'd like to upgrade the 512 to at least 1 GB. Can I just purchase another 512 stick? Or do I have to take out the original ram and insert brand new ram? What type of Ram does the macbook use?

    Thanks.
     
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    Pressure Notebook Evangelist

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    The MacBook uses SO-DIMM 200-PIN PC5300 (or PC5400) DDR2 modules.

    It would be a good idea to pair modules of the same brand, to minimize any compatibility issues.
     
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    So would this work?
     
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    I wouldn't use transcend or any cheap ram especially in an apple. Crucial is the best imo and that is what I would recommend-its expensive but not when compared to apple's pricing and its very very good ram
     
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  5. biiscit

    biiscit Notebook Consultant

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    Does the 512 MB Macbook include two sticks of 256 or 1 stick of 512?
     
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    Looks to be 2x256...so you'd have to swap out both.
     
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    Kingston makes ram specifically tested for the MacBook/Pro but they come at a price.

    I have heard good things about G.skill PC5400 and it will only set you back around $83 per 1GB stick at newegg.
     
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    if i have the extended warranty, does adding new memory void this warranty or will they still service it?
     
    worldluxer, Jun 23, 2006
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    I don't think I'd use PC2-5400 here, considering Apple doesn't specifically say its supported, they do say PC2-5300 is good however.

    Stick with what the company says what type you should use, it might save you grief in the long run.
     
    xbandaidx, Jun 24, 2006
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    I bought a 1 gig stick of Mushkin, had great success in two different MBP's.
     
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    Memory is something you are allowed to replace on your own and does not void Apples warranty.
     
    Starlight, Jun 24, 2006
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    What if the new ram blows up or catches on fire?! Causing severe burns to the macbook is it still covered under warranty? (APP)

    *this is not meant to disuade anyone from doing a upgrade*
     
    xbandaidx, Jun 24, 2006
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