I 'think' I want to upgrade early 2008 MBP with a 2GB &amp; a 4GB for a total of 6GB. I know it is best to get a pair or matching. Whats the downside?
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Speed is always a benefit. A quick call to Apple Store, Mall of America or the like, is wise.
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Peter, what brand/model/spec were the 2X2 GB? I'd like to upgrade mine also to 4 GB.
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haha go ahead and vent :)If I were you I would just wait. But dont buy the AppleCare for your 80gig. Just use it till it dies and isnt covered by warranty, and get whichever new one comes out. However next time check out macrumors and they have a buying guide, it shows you the past "update" history of the various mac products and gives you a small bit of advice on wether to buy or not. I'm going to stick with my 30gb for now too. Maybe give it to a family memeber later and buy a new one later :)
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I think every person looks for the best price at the time of purchase. If you found a better deal on a single 8GB then I say go for it. No kit or nothing special about the 2x8GB.
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That's one of my favorite MacBook Pro models! Nickname is "Glossy". Yes, that is the correct RAM type and speed, but the A1150 only supports 2GB of RAM. If you install 4GB, it will not recognize the additional memory. This is the second generation of Intel Macs, and the memory addressing is limited by the processor and the logic board. It's also a 32-bit processor, so you're going to be limited in your upgrading options (both software and hardware) going forward. If you are looking to speed this computer up, you might consider upgrading the Hard Drive to a solid state drive. It isn't as fast as RAM, but it will minimize the "spinning colored wheel" you're probably getting when launching apps or browsing the internet. You can get a small SSD for &lt;$100. Installation is tricky if you've never done it before, so you might be springing for labor. Hope that helps.
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Those are actually a pair of 4GB modules. If you you buy two of them, you would get the 16GB you aiming at. The only downside is that, since mid-2010 iMacs have only 4 memory slots, you'll have to ditch the two 2GB modules that originally came with your machine. You may want to consider keeping the original modules and add only one pair of 4GB modules, to a total of 12GB, if it's not crucial for you to reach 16GB.
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Just want to chime in for anybody wanting to upgrade their Macbook Pros. Both answers are correct here. Usually faster RAM would not affect compatibility. This time however it does. If you are using a Mid 2009 Macbook Pro you need to buy RAM that is the same speed as the RAM currently in your system.
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Actually, up until a couple of days ago on Apples iMac 20" Customize your Mac page, it said in the learn more link under RAM to 'choose the 1x1GB stick if you plan on upgrading later' or something like that. I emailed them... in a hopeless attempt to get them to actually add the option but all they did was removed that part in the learn more section :(
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I also upgraded to 3 GB because I had some extra RAM that fit. I would like the full 4 GB, but 3 GB works well.
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yeah man, this will 100% work. your machine tops out at 8GB though **according to Apple ;)
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I am using one of this 8 gb with a mac 2 gb combination in my macbook pro. It recognizes both and working good since last year. I would recommend buying it.
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My Mac runs just fine I admit I didn't pay that much attention to it other then proper installation. I'm running four 4gb cards and there hasn't been an issue. I do advise the if you are only upgrading meaning adding ram not replacing. Leave the original ram in its original location and just add the new ram to the open slots. Hope that help you in your decision.
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We have 2-4gig & 1-8gig (all corsair blue) running in a server with an Asus mb. Most newer mbs support mixed memory fine. Some perform a little better with memory in pairs, so just in case, I would check the mb docs & put the 4g pair in the lower slots. Another suggestion is to run benchmark or Windows experience with only the 4g pair, then only the 8g.
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No. You can replace the two 2G RAM chips in your Mac with two 4G RAM chips (if the model of Mac you have will accept and read a total of 8G of RAM) and you should notice improved speed and absence of hesitation and "spinning beachball." If you replace only one 2G RAM chip with a 4G RAM chip, you won't see a lot of difference from the original(I was told by a Mac technician).
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I think they are only backward compatible with sata 2, but I maybe wrong. Its not worth it anyhow since you wont be able to take advantage of the increased through put speeds, so it wont do you any good to buy one. If your going to keep your old mac book, you may want to stick with a hard drive. If your not sure, contact apple or go to best buy and talk to their techs, they should be able to find you something that will work. Make sure you have the latest mac operating system and updates. I've heard of people having some issues with trim support and other functionality issues. You may also consider upgrading to a new mac book as well. I think they are only backward compatible with sata 2, but I maybe wrong. Its not worth it anyhow since you wont be able to take advantage of the increased through put speeds, so it wont do you any good to buy one. If your going to keep your old mac book, you may want to stick with a hard drive. If your not sure, contact apple or go to best buy and talk to their techs, they should be able to find you something that will work. Make sure you have the latest mac operating system and updates. I've heard of people having some issues with trim support and other functionality issues. You may also... » Read More I think they are only backward compatible with sata 2, but I maybe wrong. Its not worth it anyhow since you wont be able to take advantage of the increased through put speeds, so it wont do you any good to buy one. If your going to keep your old mac book, you may want to stick with a hard drive. If your not sure, contact apple or go to best buy and talk to their techs, they should be able to find you something that will work. Make sure you have the latest mac operating system and updates. I've heard of people having some issues with trim support and other functionality issues. You may also consider upgrading to a new mac book as well. « Show Less
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I just placed my order for the 32 GB and here's why: first of all I knew that 16 wasn't enough memory for me personally so I waited until the next memory upgrade came out. But of course, you don't know how much "stuff" the person you're buying it for will put on there.So think in these terms: with the 32 GB, you're essentially only spending 20% ($100) more for DOUBLE the memory. Economically, you're getting much more bang for your buck with the 32 GB. Hope this helps.
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check out bhphotovideo.com if ur looking to skip the sales tax, they have like 6 iterations of the new macbook pro including one with 16gb ram, but you have to get the 2.6 version