Surprisingly enough cruical. Couldn't pass up the deal but I only got 2GB chip to make a total of 2.5GB as that is more than enough far my purposes/budget.
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Surprisingly enough cruical. Couldn't pass up the deal but I only got 2GB chip to make a total of 2.5GB as that is more than enough far my purposes/budget.
RAM doesn't make a machine faster - just more memory....get 2X2GB for real cheap. That'll really make your macbook fly.
It is always best to install identical sticks... even if the pre-SR macbooks only see 3GB when 4GB is installed, you should still buy 2x2GB and not 1GB + 2GB. RAM is so cheap right now anyway... I just got 4GB for my MBP for less than $120 delivered...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211187
I got 2 of those ^^ for 4GB and it works great.
I think in your case, a 2X2GB would still be better. This poster summed it up nicely, but the key point is that if there's only a marginal price difference, go for 4GB:
Ummm...I'm not sure what you mean here, but for many apps, more RAM will help smooth the process. You'll see less choppiness and more "snap" when you compute. That's what I was eluding to when I wrote "fly."
Yes correct but it does not make anything faster, it prevents the need and use of virtual memory on the HD, thus preventing any slowdown.
Choppiness=needless slowing (Word 04 on an intel Mac for example).
More RAM=Less choppiness
Less choppiness= less needless slowing
less needless slowing=faster
Let's not get tripped up over semantics though.
I understand that YOU know the difference, there are those however that DO THINK that more RAM makes your computer FASTER - as if they went from a 2Ghz CPU to a 3Ghz CPU. We both know that is not the case, I just wanted to be clear on that for those that may not understand. That is all.Let's not get tripped up over semantics though.
Oh, I see. Well that usually can't be helped if someone doesn't know much about computers
In summary:
RAM will not increase your CPU, it will merely smooth over your computing experience.
I have a question...How do the RAM ports in the Macbook work? This is a two part question.
First: I am realising that (of course) buying RAM not from Apple is going to be much cheaper. So I plan on buying new RAM (either 2x1GB or 2x2GB, whichever I can find for decent prices) and I wanna know if I have to know anything about computers to really know what I'm doing? Is it really as simple as everyone says? Like I can open up my Windows box right now and replace a hard drive or something like that, but I've never worked with the Macbook RAM or any RAM for that matter, and just don't want to break it...
Second: Is it just one chip of RAM in two different slots? Like, if I want two GB of RAM, I have to get two 1gb chips? Or is it set up so that I could use, say 4x512 MB chips? I'm assuming not, but I'm just wondering, as I think I'll give my RAM to my friend when I upgrade, rather than just getting rid of it. Only if that's possible, though...
Edit: Also, are the low-end SR Macbooks 4GB compatible now? I thought they were, but on Crucial if you choose 2.0Ghz Macbook (White), it only gives options up to 2GB and says that you are only allowed to install up to two 1GB chips. I'm assuming their website just hasn't been updated?
First: I am realising that (of course) buying RAM not from Apple is going to be much cheaper. So I plan on buying new RAM (either 2x1GB or 2x2GB, whichever I can find for decent prices) and I wanna know if I have to know anything about computers to really know what I'm doing? Is it really as simple as everyone says? Like I can open up my Windows box right now and replace a hard drive or something like that, but I've never worked with the Macbook RAM or any RAM for that matter, and just don't want to break it...
Second: Is it just one chip of RAM in two different slots? Like, if I want two GB of RAM, I have to get two 1gb chips? Or is it set up so that I could use, say 4x512 MB chips? I'm assuming not, but I'm just wondering, as I think I'll give my RAM to my friend when I upgrade, rather than just getting rid of it. Only if that's possible, though...
Edit: Also, are the low-end SR Macbooks 4GB compatible now? I thought they were, but on Crucial if you choose 2.0Ghz Macbook (White), it only gives options up to 2GB and says that you are only allowed to install up to two 1GB chips. I'm assuming their website just hasn't been updated?
There are only TWO (2) slots for RAM... so if you want 4GB u need 2GB x 2 etc. It is very easy to change the RAM, although you do need a fairly small phillips head screwdriver. In the MB you take the battery out, then round the perimeter there is a chrome piece held on by 3 screws. You must remove that to get to the RAM. On the MBP, remove the battery and there is a piece that has 4 screws holding it on - on the MBP it is fairly obvious.
Okay, thanks. I guess I'll just throw out the RAM, or store it somewhere or something. Any idea about the Crucial RAM for 2.0Ghz Macbooks?