RAM advice

[biggyk33]

I'm about to partake in the wonderful voyage that is "macbook" but one question before I do, is upgrading the mem from 1GB to 2GB worth it? It seems like a pretty decent upgrade, but does it improve things that much? Does the macbook run OK on 1 gig?

 

[jeffk27]

Ram

I'm always a big "upgrade RAM first" promoter. However, I just got a macbook a few weeks ago (love it, love it), & upgraded the RAM to 2 gigs within a week. I honestly didn't notice much difference, if any. But then again, I've only been using it for stuff like internet surfing, iTunes, iChat, a Scrabble game, etc. Granted, I often have them open simultaneously, but 1 gig handled all that fine. If you're going to get into video editing or work with big files in iphoto, etc., I would think going to 2 gig is a no-brainer.

Hope that helps.

 

[Aubie16]

be sure to upgrade on your own. it is a very simple procedure and you can get a great deal on RAM from NewEgg that is soooo much cheaper than what apple charges.

Apple even has how-to do it yourself directions on their website.

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820231116

That is the RAM I ordered and it has been great.

 

[XMARLTONX]

I do alot of burning (cds/dvds), internet, neooffice, itunes. All ran fine with 1GB. The only reason I upgraded to 2GB was because I had a steal on apple ram.

Unless you're using final cut pro, you'll be fine with 1gb.

 

[Shannonb]

Upgrading doesnt in anyway void the warranty, right?

 

[Aubie16]

Correct.

 

[biggyk33]

thanks guys! one more question, can anyone really tell a difference between the 2.0 and 2.16 procs? the difference is so small i wouldn't think it would be discernable

 

[RiDE]

2.0 to 2.16 is sooo minor you wouldn't see a difference. Not at all worth the $$$ to upgrade IMO.

 

[biggyk33]

but the other one is black *sigh* it looks so much prettier... the white apple on the black background is amazing... we'll see I suppose.