MacBook - Upgrading RaM outside of Apple

BigMacDelux · BigMacDelux #1 (**permalink**)

02-21-2008, 10:16 AM

hello, im new to the MaC so im still learning. I got the regular macbook with 1gb of RAM but i wanted to upgrade to 2gb of RAM. I've seen other sites selling RAM that i can install myself, but how good of RAM is it?
Does apple use better RAM or such?

Soulwar · Soulwar #2 (**permalink**)

02-21-2008, 10:25 AM

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Does apple use better RAM or such?

No. They just charge more..
I go thru OWC. Never had a problem with them and they have a lifetime warranty. You'll get a better deal going elsewhere. And it's very easy to install.
http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/index.cfm?StartOver

cwa107 · cwa107 #3 (**permalink**)

02-21-2008, 10:28 AM

I also recommend Crucial.com (not that I have anything against OWC). Great service and fast shipping, very competitive prices for top shelf memory.

Also note that as a user-upgradeable part, it will not void your warranty to install your own memory.

kial · kial #4 (**permalink**)

02-21-2008, 12:24 PM

just to add another option you can try www.newegg.com great prices with reviews on all the products. apple is way over priced on their RAM for no reason and you're not going to have many problems with RAM that doesn't come from apple.

Geeky1 · Geeky1 #5 (**permalink**)

02-21-2008, 01:43 PM

You might check the guide linked in my signature... it should answer all of your questions.

BigMacDelux · BigMacDelux #6 (**permalink**)

02-21-2008, 11:12 PM

thanx guys for your suggestions! im going to go ahead and look into those sites and upgrade ram!

Geeky1 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 14, 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 589 Mac Specs: See Sig...	02-21-2008, 01:43 PM You might check the guide linked in my signature... it should answer all of your questions. MCCCXXXVII Notebook RAM Buyer's Guide- How much, what type, what brand, where to buy, etc. MBP: 17" WUXGA/2.4/4GB/160GB 7.2K G4: Heavily modified Dual 533 DA
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BigMacDelux #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 21, 2008 Location: ny Posts: 14 Mac Specs: White Macbook, 2gb ram, 120gb	02-21-2008, 10:16 AM hello, im new to the MaC so im still learning. I got the regular macbook with 1gb of RAM but i wanted to upgrade to 2gb of RAM. I've seen other sites selling RAM that i can install myself, but how good of RAM is it? Does apple use better RAM or such?
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kial #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 19, 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 39	02-21-2008, 12:24 PM just to add another option you can try www.newegg.com great prices with reviews on all the products. apple is way over priced on their RAM for no reason and you're not going to have many problems with RAM that doesn't come from apple.
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BigMacDelux #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 21, 2008 Location: ny Posts: 14 Mac Specs: White Macbook, 2gb ram, 120gb	02-21-2008, 11:12 PM thanx guys for your suggestions! im going to go ahead and look into those sites and upgrade ram!
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