Updating Notebook RAM – advice?

[flo]

Hi there.

I will buy 2x2GB RAM modules for my MacBook Pro (2.4GHz Mid-07). I wanted to know if it's worth it getting a 4GB set with 2 bars inside (more expensive) or just get 2 indentical 2GB RAM modules?

Ah ... the brands that I might buy are (SO-DIMM 4 GB DDR2-667 Kits):

79,99€ A-DATA
72,99€ CRUCIAL
72,99€ KINGSTON
64,99€ TRANSCEND

which one offers me the best value (tho 10 euros are like ... whatever)? does it matter which ones i buy? i don't want my MBP running any hotter than it does now so ... *quick* yeah help would be very much apreciated!

Flo

[Javaman]

Same model MBP as me.
I went with the Crucial memory kit, direct from Crucial's website.
Cost to me was £58 GBP, all in, next day delivery.
Took less than 4 minutes to fit.
Bargain of the decade.
Certainly, snappier responses, and that's saying something from a MBP!
Very useful in the (increasinng) amount of video editing I'm doing here at work (crappy PC environment)

[flo]

thanks ordered the crucial now! thanks Javaman!

also 72 EUR and tomorrow they're here. perfecto.

[impresta]

Hey Flo

I'd stick to what your Mac was using. Like if its Kingston use back Kingston ram. You can always get a different type and increased capacity for what you are doing. I messed up one ram chip on my laptop because I originally had Corsair in there and switched to Kingston, one of the Kingston's fried.

[flo]

well, i already ordered them and i don't really know which one my mbp uses. if javaman's ram is ok, mine should be ok as well ... that's actually a good thing with macs - if one does it, the other one will also do it ... but i will check back once i get my new rams

[up and away]

You should be extremely careful to use the same type of RAM if you plan to use it in dual channel mode (believe me... I've seen a grilled mainboard because some guy thought he needed to save €10 and buy Corsair instead of OCZ RAM- and it didn't smell nice either)

[flo]

i bought a 4 gig kit with 2x 2gb rams by corsair, same series, same production line etc. so i figure it will be ok if it doesn't work, well you'll see it by me not posting anymore