Installing additional ram on macbook

linux_ocean · linux_ocean #1 (**permalink**)

05-01-2011, 09:50 AM

Hi everybody.
I've a MacBook with 2 gig of ram and now I want to upgrade them to 4 gig.
so I should replace each of them and take the new one.
the original ram currently is installed has 1066 FSB.
can I replace them with new one that has 1333 Mhz FSB?
is there any problem?
tank you very very much.

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

05-01-2011, 09:52 AM

I would recommend sticking with memory modules that are specifically designed for your machine. Even if modules that are rated for a higher bus speed work, there is no benefit from using them as the machine will only use the bus speed it is designed for (i.e. it will scale down).

linux_ocean · linux_ocean #3 (**permalink**)

05-01-2011, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwa107

I would recommend sticking with memory modules that are specifically designed for your machine. Even if modules that are rated for a higher bus speed work, there is no benefit from using them as the machine will only use the bus speed it is designed for (i.e. it will scale down).

how can I found which bus speed my machine is designed for?

cwa107 · cwa107 #4 (**permalink**)

05-01-2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linux_ocean

how can I found which bus speed my machine is designed for?

Most decent companies that sell memory will point you to the exact modules you need.

I recommend:

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

...or...

Performance Upgrades; FireWire USB SATA Storage; Memory, more at OWC

Don't buy cheap, generic memory. It's not worth the hassles associated with it.

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Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,916 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	05-01-2011, 09:52 AM I would recommend sticking with memory modules that are specifically designed for your machine. Even if modules that are rated for a higher bus speed work, there is no benefit from using them as the machine will only use the bus speed it is designed for (i.e. it will scale down). Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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Member Since: Sep 24, 2010 Posts: 6	05-01-2011, 09:50 AM Hi everybody. I've a MacBook with 2 gig of ram and now I want to upgrade them to 4 gig. so I should replace each of them and take the new one. the original ram currently is installed has 1066 FSB. can I replace them with new one that has 1333 Mhz FSB? is there any problem? tank you very very much.
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