Upgrading RAM on Macbook Pro 2008

Tango · Tango #1 (**permalink**)

01-23-2012, 05:36 PM

Hi,

I read this on the Apple site, which pertains to my model: MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory

This has me sort of confused, it says DDR3 there, but then below it says DDR2 - does this mean that I can put DDR3 successfully, or not?

Do I need to use SODIMM RAM?

In either case, where is a reliable source of inexpensive, compatible RAM?

_Stormin · _Stormin #2 (**permalink**)

01-23-2012, 05:43 PM

Some of the MBPs cam with DDR2 and some with DDR3. These memory types are NOT COMPATIBLE.

Best place to double check is by clicking on the Apple Logo in the upper left and then clicking "About This Mac"

That will tell you the type of memory that you have, and need. A few great vendors are NewEgg and OWC.

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

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #3 (**permalink**)

01-23-2012, 05:47 PM

According to Mactracker

Early 2008 Macbook Pro
2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM

Late 2008 Macbook Pro
2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

OWC's utility is excellent at detecting the type of RAM you have btw.

_Stormin · _Stormin #4 (**permalink**)

01-23-2012, 06:07 PM

His title says 2008. Looking at Apple's site, some of the 2008's came with DDR2 and others with DDR3

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #5 (**permalink**)

01-23-2012, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Stormin

His title says 2008. Looking at Apple's site, some of the 2008's came with DDR2 and others with DDR3

Indeed. Hence why I listed both vintages from 2008

_Stormin · _Stormin #6 (**permalink**)

01-23-2012, 06:16 PM

Reread your post...

Quote:

According to Mactracker

Early 2011 Macbook Pro
2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM

Late 2011 Macbook Pro
2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

OWC's utility is excellent at detecting the type of RAM you have btw.

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #7 (**permalink**)

01-23-2012, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Stormin

Reread your post...

lol Ok, I typed 2011 out of habit. Let me correct.

btw, in case you're wondering.. 2011 is all 204-pin PC-10600 (1333 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

_Stormin · _Stormin #8 (**permalink**)

01-23-2012, 06:27 PM

No worries. I keep using 2011 everywhere, even at work. It's been frustrating...

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Tango #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 17, 2011 Posts: 6	01-23-2012, 05:36 PM Hi, I read this on the Apple site, which pertains to my model: MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory This has me sort of confused, it says DDR3 there, but then below it says DDR2 - does this mean that I can put DDR3 successfully, or not? Do I need to use SODIMM RAM? In either case, where is a reliable source of inexpensive, compatible RAM?
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Member Since: Sep 25, 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 295 Mac Specs: 2011 MB Air Core i7 256GB, 2011 Mini with 8GB RAM, iPad 2, iPhone 4S, 2TB Time Capsule	01-23-2012, 05:43 PM Some of the MBPs cam with DDR2 and some with DDR3. These memory types are NOT COMPATIBLE. Best place to double check is by clicking on the Apple Logo in the upper left and then clicking "About This Mac" That will tell you the type of memory that you have, and need. A few great vendors are NewEgg and OWC. Performance Upgrades; FireWire USB SATA Storage; Memory, more at OWC Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!
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Member Since: Sep 25, 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 295 Mac Specs: 2011 MB Air Core i7 256GB, 2011 Mini with 8GB RAM, iPad 2, iPhone 4S, 2TB Time Capsule	01-23-2012, 06:07 PM His title says 2008. Looking at Apple's site, some of the 2008's came with DDR2 and others with DDR3
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Member Since: Sep 25, 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 295 Mac Specs: 2011 MB Air Core i7 256GB, 2011 Mini with 8GB RAM, iPad 2, iPhone 4S, 2TB Time Capsule	01-23-2012, 06:27 PM No worries. I keep using 2011 everywhere, even at work. It's been frustrating...
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