Macbook Memory

[scooby]

Looking at sys info, my memory is showing 2 slabs of DDR3 1333Mhz, so i assume these will be ok to replace them Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333MHz Laptop Memory Kit.. | Ebuyer.com

The reason I ask is to confirm my selection, that the apple site says:

- Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format
- 67.6mm x 30mm (1.18 inch)
- 2 GB or 4 GB
- 204-pin
- PC3-10600 DDR3 1333 MHz type RAM

 

[cojak]

Can't you check your spec at the Crucial website?

 

[Netraider]

Hi Scooby,

If you go to Crucial they have an online tool that will tell you what memory upgrades are available. Very good, with excellent returns policies etc.

 

[scooby]

Hi Scooby,

If you go to Crucial they have an online tool that will tell you what memory upgrades are available. Very good, with excellent returns policies etc.

Wow, that says i can upgrade to 16gb (2x8gb) yet Apple say they only support 8gb (2x4gb). Although I did note this on the side:

Memory Type: DDR3 PC3-10600, DDR3 (non-ECC)
Maximum Memory: 16GB
Slots: 2
Each memory slot can hold DDR3 PC3-10600 with a maximum of 8GB per slot.*
*Not to exceed manufacturer supported memory.

So which is it, and would I notice a DRAMATIC increase going from 4gb to 16gb?

 

[scooby]

Google and Amazon reviews say that it works great, so just ordered 16gb (2x8gb) to delivered tomorrow AM.

proof will be in the trying...

 

[cojak]

I must get around to increasing my SSD storage...

 

[Bunk]

I must get around to increasing my SSD storage...

Mmm, I was looking at the 256GB SSD on that site. Tempting

 

[cojak]

Mmm, I was looking at the 256GB SSD on that site. Tempting

That's what I'm going for (when I get around to it...)

 

[scooby]

That's what I'm going for (when I get around to it...)

When you look at parallels x 2 @ 64gb 256gb doesnt leave much for me... Is the speed increase worth it? They do a 512gb but its still v expensive.

 

[Bunk]

When you look at parallels x 2 @ 64gb 256gb doesnt leave much for me... Is the speed increase worth it? They do a 512gb but its still v expensive.

I don't need 64GB for a VM though, a few gigs for Windows, another few gigs for applications and dev, 20 is more than enough for me. That still leaves plenty of space for native Mac stuff.