macbook memory upgrade

[chairguru22]

where is a good/cheap place to order macbook memory from for a US user?

also, apple recommends that both modules be the same capacity, i would like to get a 1GB module and use the 256MB in the other and that way be able to upgrade to 2GB in the future if i wanted to. any thoughts on using 1.25GB?

 

[lexus]

Everybody will say crucial I say Apple.

 

[bankshot]

http://guides.macrumors.com/Buying_RAM

I just updated this yesterday to add a bunch of info. Also, don't forget to test your memory after you get it.

 

[WildCowboy]

I would go with OWC or Datamem from bankshot's link...they both have great reputations and terrific prices. Crucial has become overpriced; Apple always has been.

 

[CanadaRAM]

Matching RAM will get a small improvement, maybe 6 - 8% in memory performance, but having more RAM in total is more important. Get the 1 Gb module.

 

[chairguru22]

http://guides.macrumors.com/Buying_RAM

I just updated this yesterday to add a bunch of info. Also, don't forget to test your memory after you get it.

thanks. i was looking at datamem before and they seem to have the cheapest price at $96. thats a pretty big difference from $112 so is there going to be noticeable performace differences? you would think just go with the cheapest place but im skeptical..

 

[WildCowboy]

thanks. i was looking at datamem before and they seem to have the cheapest price at $96. thats a pretty big difference from $112 so is there going to be noticeable performace differences? you would think just go with the cheapest place but im skeptical..

That $96 RAM is a 1 GB "kit"...it's two 512 MB sticks that are matched. You're looking for a single 1 GB stick.

Check here. (MacBooks and MacBooks Pros use the same RAM.) They've got the 1 GB stick for $119 and a cheaper one for $92. As you can see, the EconoRAM has only a one-year warranty. As long as it works, there's really no difference between the two sticks. But RAM can fail, so if the cheap RAM fails after a year, you're out of luck. You have to decide for yourself whether the $27 premium for the higher priced stick is worth it or if you'd be willing to suck up the full price of replacement if the EconoRAM dies in 13 months.