Making sure this cheap ram works

kaoticsolja · kaoticsolja #1 (**permalink**)

04-15-2012, 02:28 PM

Ok so I just need a quick fix because I want to upgrade to lion. I have looked for work arounds but just cant seem to find any for getting past the 2 gb req. So I have a

2 GHz (C2D, Late 2006) MacBook 13" A1181
2GB Ram

Will this ram work?

Hynix 1GB DDR2 RAM PC2-5300 200-Pin Laptop SODIMM

Amazon.com: Hynix 1GB DDR2 RAM PC2-5300 200-Pin Laptop SODIMM: Computers & Accessories

RavingMac · RavingMac #2 (**permalink**)

04-15-2012, 03:20 PM

I don't know if that will work, but I wouldn't buy cheap RAM. Since you have 2 GB already you have enough (barely) for Lion.

You can up that particular MacBook to 3 Gb (Apple says 2 max). I would take a look at OWC for reccommendations on RAM.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #3 (**permalink**)

04-15-2012, 05:52 PM

And second hand to boot?

Personally buy memory from from Mac specialist such as OWC.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/MacBook/DDR2/

Crucial also has a good name.

chas_m · chas_m #4 (**permalink**)

04-16-2012, 02:22 AM

Hynix is a perfectly fine brand (Apple used to use them, may still do for all I know). It sounds like it is compatible, you should give it a spin.

kaoticsolja · kaoticsolja #5 (**permalink**)

04-16-2012, 06:06 PM

Thanks for all the replys. I did a mispost and stated that my mac has 2GB it currently has 1GB..should I upgrade to 2 so I can have lion or will it even take 4? Crucial says 2 max

RavingMac · RavingMac #6 (**permalink**)

04-16-2012, 06:14 PM

MacTracker says 3GB max

kaoticsolja · kaoticsolja #7 (**permalink**)

04-16-2012, 06:31 PM

Thanks I have never heard of mactracker

Stanley · Stanley #8 (**permalink**)

04-16-2012, 07:09 PM

I got 8 gb of "high end" ram from a reputable supplier for my mid 2009 MBP.

Less than 40 bux.

Why go for the bad stuff?!?!

RavingMac · RavingMac #9 (**permalink**)

04-16-2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaoticsolja

Thanks I have never heard of mactracker

MacTracker has specs on all current and previous Macs. Good source of info. You can download an APP from the Mac APP store or the IOS version thru iTunes.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #10 (**permalink**)

04-16-2012, 07:49 PM

Your Macbook will for sure take 3GB. Only issue is you need one 2GB module and one 1GB. With Lion you might need the 3GB RAM. 2GB is the absolute Minimum for Lion.

I do agree with Chas that Apple did use Hynix at one point and I have seen it for sure in a 2008 Macbook.

I also agree that Crucial and Ram from OWC is the safest way to go. Go to OWC and look up your machine.

Apple MacBook Memory DDR2 667MHz up to 6.0GB and up to 750GB Internal Hard Drive upgrades too

kaoticsolja · kaoticsolja #11 (**permalink**)

04-16-2012, 07:57 PM

Hey I really appreciate it. I may just stick with SL as I havent had any problems. Thanks for all the info guys

kaoticsolja · kaoticsolja #12 (**permalink**)

04-16-2012, 10:30 PM

ok one more question...I have no idea if this will work, but I have a compaq that has a damaged motherboard and crucial says it has (200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-6400 memory module) memorry and my macbook has (200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 memory module ) haha this is probly supper nub but can the compaq ram be transfered to my mac? lol and just for fun if i cant what would happen besides just not bood and have kernal panics

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #13 (**permalink**)

04-17-2012, 03:23 AM

The ram in the Compaq is faster and should work but what size is the chip? You will need 2 sticks. I would go with matched RAM and not one brand from here and one from there.

kaoticsolja · kaoticsolja #14 (**permalink**)

04-17-2012, 06:25 PM

how do i know the size?

Stretch · Stretch #15 (**permalink**)

04-17-2012, 07:05 PM

It should be printed on the RAM.

RavingMac #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 07, 2008 Location: In Denial Posts: 6,848 Mac Specs: 4GB Mac Mini 2012, 13" MBA, 15" MacBook Pro OSX 10.7, 32 GB iPhone 3GS, iPad2 64gb 3G	04-15-2012, 03:20 PM I don't know if that will work, but I wouldn't buy cheap RAM. Since you have 2 GB already you have enough (barely) for Lion. You can up that particular MacBook to 3 Gb (Apple says 2 max). I would take a look at OWC for reccommendations on RAM. Of course, I know everything . . . I just can't remember it all at once.
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Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,808 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	04-16-2012, 02:22 AM Hynix is a perfectly fine brand (Apple used to use them, may still do for all I know). It sounds like it is compatible, you should give it a spin. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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Member Since: Jan 07, 2008 Location: In Denial Posts: 6,848 Mac Specs: 4GB Mac Mini 2012, 13" MBA, 15" MacBook Pro OSX 10.7, 32 GB iPhone 3GS, iPad2 64gb 3G	04-16-2012, 06:14 PM MacTracker says 3GB max Of course, I know everything . . . I just can't remember it all at once.
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dtravis7 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,895 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	04-16-2012, 07:49 PM Your Macbook will for sure take 3GB. Only issue is you need one 2GB module and one 1GB. With Lion you might need the 3GB RAM. 2GB is the absolute Minimum for Lion. I do agree with Chas that Apple did use Hynix at one point and I have seen it for sure in a 2008 Macbook. I also agree that Crucial and Ram from OWC is the safest way to go. Go to OWC and look up your machine. Apple MacBook Memory DDR2 667MHz up to 6.0GB and up to 750GB Internal Hard Drive upgrades too ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,895 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	04-17-2012, 03:23 AM The ram in the Compaq is faster and should work but what size is the chip? You will need 2 sticks. I would go with matched RAM and not one brand from here and one from there. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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kaoticsolja #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 13, 2009 Posts: 47	04-15-2012, 02:28 PM Ok so I just need a quick fix because I want to upgrade to lion. I have looked for work arounds but just cant seem to find any for getting past the 2 gb req. So I have a 2 GHz (C2D, Late 2006) MacBook 13" A1181 2GB Ram Will this ram work? Hynix 1GB DDR2 RAM PC2-5300 200-Pin Laptop SODIMM Amazon.com: Hynix 1GB DDR2 RAM PC2-5300 200-Pin Laptop SODIMM: Computers & Accessories
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kaoticsolja #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 13, 2009 Posts: 47	04-16-2012, 06:06 PM Thanks for all the replys. I did a mispost and stated that my mac has 2GB it currently has 1GB..should I upgrade to 2 so I can have lion or will it even take 4? Crucial says 2 max
	QUOTE Thanks

kaoticsolja #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 13, 2009 Posts: 47	04-16-2012, 06:31 PM Thanks I have never heard of mactracker
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Stanley #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 31, 2009 Posts: 296	04-16-2012, 07:09 PM I got 8 gb of "high end" ram from a reputable supplier for my mid 2009 MBP. Less than 40 bux. Why go for the bad stuff?!?!
	QUOTE Thanks

kaoticsolja #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 13, 2009 Posts: 47	04-16-2012, 07:57 PM Hey I really appreciate it. I may just stick with SL as I havent had any problems. Thanks for all the info guys
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kaoticsolja #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 13, 2009 Posts: 47	04-16-2012, 10:30 PM ok one more question...I have no idea if this will work, but I have a compaq that has a damaged motherboard and crucial says it has (200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-6400 memory module) memorry and my macbook has (200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 memory module ) haha this is probly supper nub but can the compaq ram be transfered to my mac? lol and just for fun if i cant what would happen besides just not bood and have kernal panics
	QUOTE Thanks

kaoticsolja #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 13, 2009 Posts: 47	04-17-2012, 06:25 PM how do i know the size?
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Stretch #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 13, 2007 Location: Central New York Posts: 4,614 Mac Specs: 15in i7 MacBook Pro, 8GB RAM, 60GB SSD, 500GB HD	04-17-2012, 07:05 PM It should be printed on the RAM. Blog and Photo Gallery: http://philolin.me/ Currently running OS X 10.8.2
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