Upgrade Ram?

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I am looking to upgrade the RAM in my Macbook. I currently have the default 1gb (2 512mb stick) and I'm looking to purchase a 1gb stick of ram. My question is, is it wise to have 2 512mb sticks and 1 1gb stick? Also, will my Macbook have enough slots? I just bought this Macbook last week so I have the 2.2Ghz, 1GB, 120GB version.
 
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Your macbook only has 2 slots for ram. You'll have to buy 2 1GB sticks if you want 2GB's of ram.
 
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Good news and bad news.

Bad: you have only 2 memory slots. To upgrade you will toss out the two 512M sticks you have now.

Good: memory is really cheap right now. I put 4GB into my MacBook for $95.

More Good News: It's really easy.
 
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Im also thinking of upgrading to two 1gig sticks, I have seen on youtube it is very easy, my only question is after you have installed the new sticks do you just reboot or do have to alter any other settings
 
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Im also thinking of upgrading to two 1gig sticks, I have seen on youtube it is very easy, my only question is after you have installed the new sticks do you just reboot or do have to alter any other settings

Just turn it on - no settings to adjust. OS X just sees it and off you go. First boot takes just a tiny bit longer but that's it.
 
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Thanks David for the info

Chris
 

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