2 gig chip for macbook pro

[ducroz]

hello,
I have a macbook pro 2.33 GHz Intel core 2 Duo with
2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2 x 1GB chips)
I'm looking at buying a 2 gig chip (preferably in the u.k)

I came accross this at

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=632576

2GB Corsair Value Select, DDR2 PC2-5400 (667), 240 Pin, Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 5

for like £46.99.

cross referencing with the apple store their chip is a
Memory Module 2GB 667MHz DDR2 (PC2-5300) - 1x2GB SO-DIMM

difference being 5300 & 5400

is this the wrong chip? and if so can I get the right one (cheap) and does my mbp allow this?

thanks for any help

 

[tmoney468]

PC2-5300 and PC2-5400 are the same RAM, some manufacturer's just specifiy the memory speeds a little bit different. BUT

The memory that you linked to is for DESKTOP memory, not notebook memory so it won't work

 

[CanadaRAM]

is this the wrong chip? and if so can I get the right one (cheap) and does my mbp allow this?

Yes it's the wrong chip.

If you get the right one it should work.

MR Guide to understanding Intel Mac RAM

 

[ducroz]

thanks for the help.
does anybody know where I can get this ram cheaply in the U.K.

thanks

 

[tmoney468]

I think Fry's will ship internationally, but you may want to make sure first. Here's a good price for a 2Gb stick of ram:

http://shop2.outpost.com/product/5284707?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

$75 - $30 rebate = $45

Given the crappy US dollar, it will probably be a great deal for you

 

[jnc]

Crucial UK = 2GB @ £57.56

Remember, you need a 200 pin SODIMM forMBPs. The 240s go in desktops like Mac Pro

 

[ducroz]

thankou