12-24-2010, 04:13 AM

Found a deal on RAM. I have a 15inch unibody 2.66 i7 and wondered if this would work:
$94.99 - 10% code - $20MIR = $65.49 shipped! at
Newegg.com - PNY Optima 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Laptop Memory Model MN8192KD3-1066

12-24-2010, 06:16 AM

It's out of stock....
So, go for any of these 8GB upgrades
Memory Upgrades for your Apple MacBook Pro 2.66GHz (15-inch Unibody w/Intel Core i7) - April 2010 at OtherWorldComputing.com
or
8GB Kit (4GBx2), 204-pin SODIMM, DDR3 PC3-8500 upgrades for Apple MacBook Pro 2.66GHz Intel Core i7 (15-inch DDR3) MC373LL/A Laptop/Notebook, CT1226773 from Crucial.com

12-24-2010, 04:17 PM

shame cause all those are more expensive...
for future reference, what else am i looking for when i buy ram other than DDR3

12-24-2010, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by jrod81

shame cause all those are more expensive...
for future reference, what else am i looking for when i buy ram other than DDR3

The speed - PC 8500 which is 1066 mhz. The mobo of the MBP's support 1066mhz ram. You can get 1333mhz ram but it will downclock to 1066.

12-24-2010, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by jrod81

shame cause all those are more expensive...
for future reference, what else am i looking for when i buy ram other than DDR3

All ya need mate is MacSales ~ OWC and when there put in your Mac specs and OC will do the rest for you. They test ALL there Mac products to make sure of compatibility. They will bring up a whole list of all RAM that will fit in your Mac ..... If you dont like the prices, use them for the RAM and then search else where for it ...

BUT i have know problems with OWC and will continue to use them in the future

12-31-2010, 03:32 PM

found another deal but once again i have no idea if it will work:
Crucial CT51264BC1339 4GB DDR3 PC3-10600 204-pin SODIMM Notebook Memory in Memory for Desktop and Notebook Computers at JR.com

12-31-2010, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by s2odin

The speed - PC 8500 which is 1066 mhz. The mobo of the MBP's support 1066mhz ram. You can get 1333mhz ram but it will downclock to 1066.

Originally Posted by jrod81

found another deal but once again i have no idea if it will work:
Crucial CT51264BC1339 4GB DDR3 PC3-10600 204-pin SODIMM Notebook Memory in Memory for Desktop and Notebook Computers at JR.com

Please see my post...

12-31-2010, 03:45 PM

Have you tried using Mactracker to determine what type of RAM you need to get?

I second OWC. They also have good customer service, so you can call and ask them specifically what type of RAM to get.

12-31-2010, 06:42 PM

i know owc is good, i've used them in the past but when dealighted or slickdeals has a good deal it seems to make sense to save money... but thats just me i guess...

12-31-2010, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by AUZambo

Have you tried using Mactracker to determine what type of RAM you need to get?

Shouldnt need MacTracker for this as OWC when you put in your Mac Specs brings up a list of hardware only compatible with your machine .....

In saying that though, MacTracker is a great App to keep you in the loop about every Apple made product

12-31-2010, 09:28 PM

sorry, was reading mactracker to be the owc put in system... my fault...
thanks
jared