Need Help Choosing Ram

AlexsMacBookPro · AlexsMacBookPro #1 (**permalink**)

04-02-2010, 09:18 PM

Hello,

I just got a new MacBook Pro 13.3" 2.26ghz. I want to put two 2gb ram chips in it for a total of 4gb. My problem is choosing a brand. I am currently looking at: gskill, iram, samsung, kingston, and micron. Any info on this?

Also my MBP says it has 1067mhz ddr3 ram in it now. Is there a noticeable difference between 1066mhz and 1067mhz? What about ddr2 and ddr3?

Thanks guys!

clayneal · clayneal #2 (**permalink**)

04-02-2010, 09:27 PM

I recommend going here and all your questions will be answered . I have been using Crucial for more then 6 years ( 10 or so systems ) all with never a problem. After visiting their site and running sys scanner check newegg for the best price.

RAM Memory Upgrade: Dell, Mac, Apple, HP, Compaq. USB drives, flash cards, SSD at Crucial.com

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Hope this helps
Clay

alexsd123 · alexsd123 #3 (**permalink**)

04-03-2010, 12:31 AM

Crucial is a great option, as mentioned above.

DDR3 is faster than DDR2, it is a noticeable difference unlike 1066-1067.

May want to look into buying a bigger, faster hard drive. I would personally buy a Seagate 500 GB 7200 RPM hard drive. Some people have different preferences, but I've had WD fail me two times.

AlexsMacBookPro · AlexsMacBookPro #4 (**permalink**)

04-03-2010, 01:33 AM

Thanks for the links.

I have already installed a 500gb 5400rpm wd hard drive and now its time for ram.

clayneal #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 27, 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 2,146 Mac Specs: late 08 macbook 2.0 4gig 320hdd10.7.3 32 gig iPhone 4s	04-02-2010, 09:27 PM I recommend going here and all your questions will be answered . I have been using Crucial for more then 6 years ( 10 or so systems ) all with never a problem. After visiting their site and running sys scanner check newegg for the best price. RAM Memory Upgrade: Dell, Mac, Apple, HP, Compaq. USB drives, flash cards, SSD at Crucial.com Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more! Hope this helps Clay MY ADVICE COMES WITH A DOUBLE YOUR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!
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AlexsMacBookPro #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 02, 2010 Location: CA Posts: 13 Mac Specs: Mid 2009 13.3" MacBook Pro 2.26Ghz, 8GB RAM, 640GB 5400rpm HDD, Lion, Windows XP, Windows 7	04-02-2010, 09:18 PM Hello, I just got a new MacBook Pro 13.3" 2.26ghz. I want to put two 2gb ram chips in it for a total of 4gb. My problem is choosing a brand. I am currently looking at: gskill, iram, samsung, kingston, and micron. Any info on this? Also my MBP says it has 1067mhz ddr3 ram in it now. Is there a noticeable difference between 1066mhz and 1067mhz? What about ddr2 and ddr3? Thanks guys!
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Member Since: Apr 02, 2010 Location: CA Posts: 13 Mac Specs: Mid 2009 13.3" MacBook Pro 2.26Ghz, 8GB RAM, 640GB 5400rpm HDD, Lion, Windows XP, Windows 7	04-03-2010, 01:33 AM Thanks for the links. I have already installed a 500gb 5400rpm wd hard drive and now its time for ram.
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