MacBook - Upgrading Ram from 2GB to 4GB

BsJules · BsJules #1 (**permalink**)

03-26-2009, 02:38 PM

I heard there have been compatibility issues with some aftermarket ram upgrades on the new aluminum macbook. Does anyone know of a list of compatible ram? I would hate to buy some and not have it work.

Nethfel · Nethfel #2 (**permalink**)

03-26-2009, 04:05 PM

I'd suggest to look here:

Apple Mac MacBook and MacBook Pro Memory

and ask them about returns on ram if it proves incompatible. I've dealt with them before for ram and have had good results. A lot on the compatibility issues it seems will depend on the model of laptop you have and the type of ram it actually requires (ie: if it requires DDR3 and you put in DDR2 ram)

Good luck!

ps - I should note that I did read something along with what you're talking about, but since I don't currently have a Mac notebook, I never expanded my research. I'm hoping that memoryx will give you some good news - either way, please report back what you find out.

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #3 (**permalink**)

03-26-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BsJules

I heard there have been compatibility issues with some aftermarket ram upgrades on the new aluminum macbook. Does anyone know of a list of compatible ram? I would hate to buy some and not have it work.

You didn't mention exactly what model MacBook you have...but you could try these guys as well:

Find the latest Performance Upgrades, Firewire and USB Hard Drives, SATA, Memory, Laptop Battery, and more at OWC

They have a great system for identifying the correct ram for your computer, and if for some reason the ram doesn't work properly when you install it, they have a great/liberal return policy.

- Nick

leehuber · leehuber #4 (**permalink**)

03-27-2009, 09:07 AM

I have a Mac Book Pro that i bought new in December of 06. I have heard that I can upgrade to 4 gigs of RAM with Leopard but others have said 2 gigs is the max. Can anyone verify this for me?

BsJules · BsJules #5 (**permalink**)

03-27-2009, 12:32 PM

Thanks for the help, and yes you can get 4gb of ram in that model.

walkum13 · walkum13 #6 (**permalink**)

03-27-2009, 12:38 PM

Sorry to thread jack,

But what will be the max RAM in the AL Macbooks once snow Leopard is out? I know that the NVidia card can take up to six? Why I'm confused is b/c i hear that Ram pairs are better but then I also read that more Ram is better. I need the RAM for photoshop+Apeture or LR (i haven't chosen yet) and VM Fusion when I run that...My computer slows a lot

Quicktime_GT · Quicktime_GT #7 (**permalink**)

03-27-2009, 01:01 PM

I'm curious on this subject as well. What brand of RAM have you guys had good luck with?

Nethfel #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 25, 2009 Posts: 2,084 Mac Specs: 2012 Non-retina MBP, 2.6GHz i7, 8GB RAM, Antiglare Screen	03-26-2009, 04:05 PM I'd suggest to look here: Apple Mac MacBook and MacBook Pro Memory and ask them about returns on ram if it proves incompatible. I've dealt with them before for ram and have had good results. A lot on the compatibility issues it seems will depend on the model of laptop you have and the type of ram it actually requires (ie: if it requires DDR3 and you put in DDR2 ram) Good luck! ps - I should note that I did read something along with what you're talking about, but since I don't currently have a Mac notebook, I never expanded my research. I'm hoping that memoryx will give you some good news - either way, please report back what you find out. My Macs: 2012 Non-Retina 15" MBP; Mac mini G4, 1.25 GHz, 512m ram (server); Late 2011 11" MBA, 1.8GHz i7, 4Gig Ram, 256Gig SSD, HD3000; Powerbook 12" G4 1.33GHz running Debian as a server; Apple TV (1080p version) Last edited by Nethfel; 03-26-2009 at 04:11 PM.
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walkum13 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 23, 2008 Posts: 151 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 2.4 ghz/Iphone 4/Ipod 4th Gen/More Coming I'm sure, too bad for my wallet ;)	03-27-2009, 12:38 PM Sorry to thread jack, But what will be the max RAM in the AL Macbooks once snow Leopard is out? I know that the NVidia card can take up to six? Why I'm confused is b/c i hear that Ram pairs are better but then I also read that more Ram is better. I need the RAM for photoshop+Apeture or LR (i haven't chosen yet) and VM Fusion when I run that...My computer slows a lot Last edited by walkum13; 03-27-2009 at 01:02 PM.
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Quicktime_GT #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 16, 2008 Posts: 60	03-27-2009, 01:01 PM I'm curious on this subject as well. What brand of RAM have you guys had good luck with? 09' macbook 2.4, 4gb. 32" ilo "monitor" bt keyboard, mouse.
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BsJules #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 26, 2009 Posts: 2	03-26-2009, 02:38 PM I heard there have been compatibility issues with some aftermarket ram upgrades on the new aluminum macbook. Does anyone know of a list of compatible ram? I would hate to buy some and not have it work.
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leehuber #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 27, 2009 Posts: 1	03-27-2009, 09:07 AM I have a Mac Book Pro that i bought new in December of 06. I have heard that I can upgrade to 4 gigs of RAM with Leopard but others have said 2 gigs is the max. Can anyone verify this for me?
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BsJules #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 26, 2009 Posts: 2	03-27-2009, 12:32 PM Thanks for the help, and yes you can get 4gb of ram in that model.
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