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    Where to buy RAM for MacBook Pro - is ebay safe?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by davidme, Nov 2, 2009.

  1. davidme

    davidme Notebook Enthusiast

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  2. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    it should work. as long as it's pc8500 1066mgz, it will work. apple memory is like any other ram. good luck for the purchase.
     
    Luke1708, Nov 2, 2009
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  3. MrX8503

    MrX8503 Notebook Evangelist

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    newegg.com

    Mac specific ram = ripoff
     
    MrX8503, Nov 2, 2009
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    snork Notebook Evangelist

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    +1 or Amazon.com, just search for the specific make/model you need. eBay is just a PITA IMHO for a purchase as simple as a RAM upgrade. Crucial 4GB (2x2GB kit) DDR3 sodimm from Amazon is only $79.62
     
    snork, Nov 2, 2009
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    KingDude Notebook Consultant

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    +1 I found good deals at newegg.com for memory. Check out the Crucial memory, its cheaper at newegg than at crucial.com
     
    KingDude, Nov 10, 2009
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  6. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    i 2nd newegg.com

    almost always you can find good deals on computer parts there.
     
    masterchef341, Nov 10, 2009
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    Best to get samsung ram i heard some ram chips in kingston modules are not compatible.
     
    weinter, Nov 10, 2009
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    Not worth it pretty much overpriced due to the "Mac" branding they associate with the RAM.
    Best bet is the Samsung RAM Modules guaranteed compatibility as Macbooks original RAM is Samsung RAM Modules.
     
    weinter, Nov 10, 2009
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  10. MrX8503

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    If you have the latest macbook pro just get any DDR3 laptop ram. Its not rocket science people.
     
    MrX8503, Nov 10, 2009
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    No from what I heard Macbooks are picky about what RAM they will accept there are some JEDEC DDR3 modules that will not work on Macbooks.
     
    weinter, Nov 10, 2009
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  12. MrX8503

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    I'm using Mushkin ram and it runs fine.
     
    MrX8503, Nov 11, 2009
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  13. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    That is probably because Apple barely meets the JEDEC specifications. Pair that with a memory module that also barely meets the JEDEC specification, and then all of a sudden things do not work the way you expect them too.
     
    Greg, Nov 11, 2009
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  14. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    Crucial 2x2GB flawless in the 3 I've got them in....
     
    ClearSkies, Nov 11, 2009
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    I got some OCZ 2GB sticks for my 13" MBP. Works a treat, didn't have any issues like other had.
     
    pjshots, Nov 11, 2009
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