MacBook Pro - Updating macbook pro

devast8or · devast8or #1 (**permalink**)

03-25-2009, 01:39 AM

Hi there just recently got a used macbook pro from a friend who bought a new one. I am a graphic artist and need to use the macbook pro for adobe suite programs which can be a cpu hog at least for pc it is. Are there any upgrades I can do to the macbook pro for better performance. I will list the specs of the machine below.

2.4 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo

2 GB 667 Mhz DDR2 SDRAM

160 GB HardDrive

I believe it is the santarosa chipset? The macbookpro was bought in March 2008 brand new.

Thanks for the help...

B&O · B&O #2 (**permalink**)

03-25-2009, 02:29 AM

For sure 4GB of RAM will help. Also a larger fasterHDD will help a lot. I would go for a 7,200 rpm HDD but I would wait if you are under warranty. The RAM for sure is cheap and easy to upgrade.

devast8or · devast8or #3 (**permalink**)

03-25-2009, 03:00 AM

How will I know what kinda of ram to get? is there like a certain type i can only have. Is there a ram that some one can recommend?

mac_user_666 · mac_user_666 #4 (**permalink**)

03-25-2009, 04:05 AM

check out Crucial.com they have a system scanner you can download that will tell you exactly which RAM is compatible with your computer. i recently purchased a 4gb kit from Crucial, and i am very satisfied with it.

B&O · B&O #5 (**permalink**)

03-25-2009, 05:25 AM

You need DDR2 667 200 pin. You can just search their site.

devast8or · devast8or #6 (**permalink**)

03-26-2009, 11:31 AM

Thanks for the help? Is there anything else i can do to boost performance of the macbook pro?

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Member Since: May 18, 2007 Location: Brit in Tokyo. Posts: 745 Mac Specs: MBP i7, Mac Mini & iPhone 3G.	03-25-2009, 02:29 AM For sure 4GB of RAM will help. Also a larger fasterHDD will help a lot. I would go for a 7,200 rpm HDD but I would wait if you are under warranty. The RAM for sure is cheap and easy to upgrade. MacBook Pro 2.66Ghz i7. Mac Mini 2.26Ghz C2D iPhone 3G 16GB iPad 3G 64GB Check out my flickr
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Member Since: May 18, 2007 Location: Brit in Tokyo. Posts: 745 Mac Specs: MBP i7, Mac Mini & iPhone 3G.	03-25-2009, 05:25 AM You need DDR2 667 200 pin. You can just search their site. MacBook Pro 2.66Ghz i7. Mac Mini 2.26Ghz C2D iPhone 3G 16GB iPad 3G 64GB Check out my flickr
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devast8or #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 14, 2006 Posts: 77	03-25-2009, 01:39 AM Hi there just recently got a used macbook pro from a friend who bought a new one. I am a graphic artist and need to use the macbook pro for adobe suite programs which can be a cpu hog at least for pc it is. Are there any upgrades I can do to the macbook pro for better performance. I will list the specs of the machine below. 2.4 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GB 667 Mhz DDR2 SDRAM 160 GB HardDrive I believe it is the santarosa chipset? The macbookpro was bought in March 2008 brand new. Thanks for the help...
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mac_user_666 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 05, 2009 Location: southern california Posts: 28 Mac Specs: 2ghz core 2 duo, 4bg ram, 120g hdd	03-25-2009, 04:05 AM check out Crucial.com they have a system scanner you can download that will tell you exactly which RAM is compatible with your computer. i recently purchased a 4gb kit from Crucial, and i am very satisfied with it.
	QUOTE Thanks

devast8or #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 14, 2006 Posts: 77	03-26-2009, 11:31 AM Thanks for the help? Is there anything else i can do to boost performance of the macbook pro?
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