So I got my new 15" MBP about two weeks ago. I got the stripped down version with only 1 gig of RAM because I knew I could add in 3rd party RAM for less money. I purchased Parallels along with the system and have it installed and definitely see where 2 gigs of RAM will come in handy. I notice the MBP is capable of up to 3 gigs though. So here are my questions:
1. Whether or not I do 2 or 3 gigs, does it matter if I mix memory brands? Is it okay to mix the 1 gig of the "apple" RAM with some other brand? I know in PCs you may avoid problems if you make sure all of your RAM is the same.
2. Since the system can take 3 gigs, is it possible to buy a 2gb stick of RAM to add to the 1gb? Or do you have to go with two 2gb sticks and have the computer only work with 3 of 4gb?
1. Whether or not I do 2 or 3 gigs, does it matter if I mix memory brands? Is it okay to mix the 1 gig of the "apple" RAM with some other brand? I know in PCs you may avoid problems if you make sure all of your RAM is the same.
2. Since the system can take 3 gigs, is it possible to buy a 2gb stick of RAM to add to the 1gb? Or do you have to go with two 2gb sticks and have the computer only work with 3 of 4gb?