Increasing RAM in a Macbook

I have a 2.4ghz Macbook with Itel Core 2 Duo processor and 2GB RAM.

What is the maximum RAM I can have, is it 4GB? If so, and I go and get it, what actual difference will this make to the Macbook?

Is it easy to do myself?

Does it matter where I get it, as I've seen pretty large price differences for a 2GB RAM kit?

Thanks

Ok, it will make your system faster if you need more RAM. Also systems will benefit from more RAM a little anyway. Buy the RAM from the net, which country do you live in?

It is really easy, look on youtube. I can't link it here as there have been 2 macbooks at 2.4Ghz and I don't know which you have.

Hi, I'm in the UK, this is the one I've seen

2GB Apple Mac RAM Kit MacBook Pro iMac 1x2GB Memory on eBay, also, Components, Apple Macintosh, Computing (end time 27-Mar-09 09:13:02 GMT)

I take it there's two slots for memory and there will already be one 2GB module in one, leaving me free to put the other 2GB module in the other slot? Is that how it works?

Thanks

2 sticks

As far as im aware there'll be 2x1GB in the slots, as this is the most efficient way to install RAM.

4GB macbook RAM in the UK ... go to play.com, think it's about £60.

It will only improve your system if you need more RAM though ... if you handle large files a lot for example, have several programs running alot etc.

Ok, thanks, maybe I don't need it just yet then, although some applications take an age to load up and bounce in the dock for a good 20 seconds before opening, which is why I thought it may help.

Certainly no harm in upgrading your machine to its maximum memory capacity. Large applications will benefit from the increased memory especially if you have a tendency to run several memory intensive apps at the same time.

Your machine came from Apple with two modules installed: 2 x 1GB so both will have to be removed and replaced with 2 x 2GB. Cost is around $52.00 here in the US from Crucial. Shop around in the UK.

Regards.

Wish it was that cheap here you know how it works with electronics ... $1 = £1 ... sucks but true. Luckily due to the failing economy its balancing a little

However agreed, i only briefly looked into it and that was the cheapest I found, but no harm in shopping around.

If you can warrant the cost, then go for it. Im a PS ***** (designer) and often handle PSDs up to and around 50mb but rarely feel underpowered with 2GB, but know full well that Ill upgrade as soon as I upgrade to CS4.


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Assuming you have the new unibody model: Computer memory upgrades for Apple MacBook 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (13-inch DDR3) MB466LL/A Laptop/Notebook from Crucial.com

do it !!

dman77,

i bought 2 x 2 gb from that seller on ebay to install in my macbook and it is perfect, 2 minute job and its makes mine go like lightening now especially when i run a vm ( need to run internet explorer)

i paid £45 for 2 x 2gb, just do it you wont regret it

i thought you could push 6gigs into them??

Nope. If I have this right, the first Mac outside of the Mac Pro to support more than 4GB was the new MBP.

o yea its really easy to replace ram... just look on youtube or go to ifixit.com

I upgraded the RAM in my MB like 2 days after I got the system... the only advice I would have is be careful when unscrewing the (8) screws holding down the bottom cover. You need a fairly small phillips-head screwdriver and be gentle. You don't want to strip the screw heads. Other than this, no more than a 5-minute job.

I just bought 4 gig from buy.com for 44 bucks with free shipping. I can't believe how cheap it has become.

Hi,

I'm very interested in upgrading the memory in my new aluminum 2.0ghz MacBook. I was wondering if this will do?

Newegg.com - Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Dual Channel Kit Laptop Memory - Laptop Memory

Says its 204 pin when the MacBook takes 200 pin.
Will this cause any issues? Please let me know

Thank you
Mike

Hi, Hope you don't mind me asking this on your thread..I have recently purchased a 15"pro 2GB & am wondering if i should of gone for the 4GB ... all works fine until i start downloading movies ( something i have never been able to master before on my old XP model) & then it appears to take much longer to find pages Etc. i have 2 MB broadband coming into my home.
is this normal & something to live with or would 4GB overcome my problem ?.
i have a period of time to exchange the machine & need to get this right.

sodgob said:

...downloading movies ...appears to take much longer to find pages Etc. i have 2 MB broadband coming into my home.

....would 4GB overcome my problem ?.

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No, it wouldn't make any difference in that instance.

Do you mean much longer to load web pages? Well, if you are downloading a lot on your connection, the speed at which pages load in your browser could very well be affected.