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And something you can do *gasp* on a Mac too.
On a Macbook?
And something you can do *gasp* on a Mac too.
Yes. Just google "macbook how to install RAM" and you'll see users can add their own RAM in Macs.
Hi Biguglyman!I was looking at upgrading the 1gb macbook to 2gb. I assume the 1gb model has two matching 512mb sticks. If I did the replacing, I could sell these to recoup some of my cost. What I've seen so far is $175 to upgrade from 1gb to 2gb at the time of purchase and $250-$325 to purchase the ram to do it myself.
...So then if you just add that stick yourself to the 1 that comes in it, you should be good to go.
That's what I thought...Sadly, if the Macbook comes with 1gig of memory it will be in a matched pair of 512gig sticks.
Well, I know that the ability to run both is what brings in most people, but let me tell you: Run OS X alone for a while. You can always put on Windows later. Trust me, if you try "surviving" with OS X for some weeks, you and your daughter will notice the difference.
What I've seen so far is $175 to upgrade from 1gb to 2gb at the time of purchase and $250-$325 to purchase the ram to do it myself.
Durandel, that's great news on Parallels if they can upgrade it to work with video cards and make it gameable. Gaming is the big issue for me that will require Boot Camp as things stand with the two programs right now.
Looks like an option. Will doing this void my warranty?A TON of mac user have used this ram to upgrade.
Besides cost, it's the biggest reason I won't switch to a Mac myself. I may be getting closer though...Gaming is the big issue for me
Looks like an option. Will doing this void my warranty?
Besides cost, it's the biggest reason I won't switch to a Mac myself. I may be getting closer though...
I'm 50 and just hitting my stride. I love Half-Life and play the online mod called DoD. (Day of Defeat) It's a WW-II simulation type mod.Personally, while Im not that old (32), Im well past my prime video game playing days so it was a non-factor.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231069
A TON of mac user have used this ram to upgrade. This is the ram I was going to use but when I was set to buy it was over $100 a stick. Now you can get 2gb for under $150.
You can easily sell the stock 512 (2x256) for $60. Your upgrade only cost you $90 now.
Does anyone here know if that RAM would work in an Intel Core Duo iMac? Sorry cut in, but since it was linked to, I thought it would be better than making a new thread.