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Which Ram, do you think is a better buy?

Skip the cheap stuff--you won't be sorry

I have had mixed experiences with "value priced" RAM. I highly recommend Crucial. Great product and the company stands behind its product.

I have had to take several of my Macs to my local Genius Bar and the first thing they ask before they perform the diagnosis is "are using third party RAM?" My answer is always yet because you would be a fool to buy Apple's "made of solid gold--or so it is priced" RAM.

Consistently, when I inform the genius that yes I have tried to trouble shoot by first removing the third party RAM--when they hear that the added memory is Crucial; they chill and get on with the diagnostics. Kingston would be my second choice.

Max out your memory...you won't be sorry.
 
so what about corsair then? are they good?

also, I ordered 2 gigs of corsair just yesterday. When I get it, should I rip out both the 512mb stock memory sticks in the macbook, or should I leave one of them?
 
jockmock said:
so what about corsair then? are they good?

also, I ordered 2 gigs of corsair just yesterday. When I get it, should I rip out both the 512mb stock memory sticks in the macbook, or should I leave one of them?
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Well to start with I wouldn't recommend "ripping out" anything :p

Personally I've never used Corsair but the name seems to get bandied about on the forum quite a bit; I couldn't tell you whether that is good or bad, maybe do a search and see what that comes up with?

Is the new RAM coming as 1 x 2GB stick or 2 x matched 1GB sticks?
 
MST said:
Just out of interest [and not meaning to hijack the thread] how did you find installing new RAM in your Mini?
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My weapon of choice.

It's easy but remember to have some tweezers or long nails. Apple at one point did use a much longer fan cable. Imagine doing it for 30 minis.
 
Eidorian said:
My weapon of choice.

It's easy but remember to have some tweezers or long nails. Apple at one point did use a much longer fan cable. Imagine doing it for 30 minis.
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Ahhh dude that made me cringe; I had a vision of placing the blade, applying pressure and it slipping - scarring a Mini for life, it's the kind of thing I'd be happy to do...with someone elses Mini!

Have ever tried using one of these: http://www.ifixit.com/Apple-Parts/iPod-Opening-Tools/IF145-000?, I think I'd be a lot happier inserting that into my Mac than a putty knife.
 
MST said:
Ahhh dude that made me cringe; I had a vision of placing the blade, applying pressure and it slipping - scarring a Mini for life, it's the kind of thing I'd be happy to do...with someone elses Mini!

Have ever tried using one of these: http://www.ifixit.com/Apple-Parts/iPod-Opening-Tools/IF145-000?, I think I'd be a lot happier inserting that into my Mac than a putty knife.
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The Mac mini is nearly seamless. I actually have anther putty knife that was too thick to pry one open.

I have no idea how an Apple technician wouldn't mar the case.

Note: Apple official tool is just a putty knife with a plastic handle of the same specifications as my wooden one. :rolleyes:
 
I've used both Kensington and Crucial RAM. Never had any problems with either brand. You may want to see which RAM has better timings and whatnot though.
 
Ronaldinho said:
I am going to be upgrading my macbook pro to its maximum ram of 3 GB shortly. I am however trying to decided between these two different sticks. Any personal experience on which is better? Thanks.

Kingston
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134549

Crucial
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148087
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the crucial memory sticks that you linked have an additional $25 rebate, making the price $32.99. I say go for the Crucial, I know I'm going to.
 
esco said:
the crucial memory sticks that you linked have an additional $25 rebate, making the price $32.99. I say go for the Crucial, I know I'm going to.
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If I paid more attention to it, I would have suggested that even if you were on a budget.
 
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