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Upgrading RAM

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    #2
    The Black Oil
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    I've seen Crucial mentioned on here numerous times as what Apple itself supplies seems very pricey. I've Crucial RAM in my two Macs, have no issues. Might cost you a bit more than €50, I had to pay customs or something first time I used them.

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    DubDJ
    Registered Users Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    I got a RAM upgrade from crucial a few months back for a Mac Mini and it arrived really quick and worked perfectly. Can't say whether the quality of the RAM from Apple is any better than Crucial.


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    whiterebel
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    I've been using Crucial for years and have never had a problem. make sure you click on the EU part of the site, rather than the USA. Delivery in a couple of days, and very reasonable prices. I did the same upgrade myself 2 weeks ago.


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    jdee99
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    upgraded my 27" iMac a few months back with a Crucial 8gig upgrade and had no problems with it - better deal then Apple!

    JD


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    conor.hogan.2
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    Crucial has never given me any problems either (both 2x2 and 2x4 from them)


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    PhilipMarlowe
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    I also used Crucial several times over the years and have never had any issues. Mostly used them for various windows machines for work but recently enough bought a 27" iMac from apple with the minimum 4GB (2 x 2) and I added 8GB (2 x 4) which was the obvious upgrade for me as it was something less than €50 I remember.
    As others have said, go to www.crucial.com/eu and there will be no issue with customs - you pay what you see (once you select your delivery location and the VAT portion is updated). Free delivery too I think and you can use paypal etc.


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    ashleey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭ashleey


    I used memoryc.ie to upgrade my mini and have had good results if you are still unsure


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    LFCFan
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    I just ordered 8GB for my Macbook Pro from crucial. €52 including UPS Express delivery. Great price.


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    faceman
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    I bought a RAM upgrade for my iMac sometime ago and installed it myself without any issues. iMAc still going strong. Im not technically able yet it was straightforward to do


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    #11
    GarIT
    Registered Users Posts: 8,671 ✭✭✭GarIT


    taylorconor95 wrote: »
    Will I see any performance difference at all between the two?

    They have the same specs so performance should be the same.


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    taylorconor95
    Registered Users Posts: 331 ✭✭taylorconor95


    GarIT wrote: »
    They have the same specs so performance should be the same.

    Well why is there such a big price difference then?


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    GarIT
    Registered Users Posts: 8,671 ✭✭✭GarIT


    taylorconor95 wrote: »
    Well why is there such a big price difference then?

    Why is my €699 laptop more powerful than my friends €1499 Macbook? It's just overpriced. Crucial are one of the best RAM manafacturers, possibly not as reliable as Apple but id say still less than 1 in a thousand have faults.


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    conor.hogan.2
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    Apple markup ram ( hdd etc) a lot, it is ridiculous really. I would never buy their ram or any extras from them.


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    LFCFan
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    I got my RAM this morning after ordering yesterday morning. Great service :D


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    #16
    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,362 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    I bought Kingston RAM from elara.ie for my 2010 iMac, it's been humming along since. It was about 1/3 the official Apple price.


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    MagicMarker
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    Received ram today from crucial.com after ordering last Thurs.

    I went from 2GB to 4GB (the max it can take) and WOW!! It's like having a brand new machine, can't believe I didn't do it sooner.


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    eamo12
    Registered Users Posts: 210 ✭✭eamo12


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    Received ram today from crucial.com after ordering last Thurs.

    I went from 2GB to 4GB (the max it can take) and WOW!! It's like having a brand new machine, can't believe I didn't do it sooner.

    Wow, how interesting! So pleased for you - congratulations. Did you actually install it yourself? Please, tell us more - ...


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    #19
    Woofstuff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 239 ✭✭Woofstuff


    is it worth my while upgrading my ram??

    I have windows 7 64bit with 4gb ram and a core i3 processor... can be upgraded to 8gb but is it worth my while??

    Sometimes I a have alot open at once...autocad...adobe pdf...microsoft word,microsoft excel, firefox,crome... etc etc...

    I dont do video editing or the likes...

    Is it worth it?

    cant get on crucials website at the moment down for maintenance


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    #20
    Woofstuff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 239 ✭✭Woofstuff


    sorry i just realised this is a mac forum... ill take that querie elsewhere but feel free to answer too!


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    whiterebel
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    Woofstuff wrote: »
    sorry i just realised this is a mac forum... ill take that querie elsewhere but feel free to answer too!

    For waht it would cost, I'd say yes....Then sell it, and buy a Mac!!!:D


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    taylorconor95
    Registered Users Posts: 331 ✭✭taylorconor95


    OK so I just got the RAM off crucial.

    Im in Belfast on thursday, and If i bring up my MAcBook Pro and the ram, will they install it without appointment in the Apple store in Victoria square, and for what cost (if any)?

    I could do it by myself, and i know its a pretty easy thing to do, but since im there in a few days id rather not risk losing my baby :D


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    #23
    MagicMarker
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    There's really nothing much you can mess up. You wouldn't call an electrician to change a lightbulb!


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    taylorconor95
    Registered Users Posts: 331 ✭✭taylorconor95


    Yes I know but SINCE I am in Belfast I thought that I would do it anyway

    does anyone know if the Apple store in Victoria Square will do this for me???


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    #25
    jakdublin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭jakdublin


    Just got 4gb Kingston RAM for my 2008 MacBook Pro for €50 from Peates in Parnell Street. Was very sluggish after Lion update but flying along now. The screws are really fiddley so make sure you have the right screwdrivers. Was a bit tricky, but very doable if you take your time and follow instructions to the letter.


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    #26
    Killgore Trout
    Registered Users Posts: 681 ✭✭✭Killgore Trout


    Official Mac RAM = Wedding Flowers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ff13zZ0h0k

    If they had their way they wouldn't let you add third party RAM - if this article on replacing imac hard drive is anything to go by:

    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/14/imac_hard_drive_replacement_woes/


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    whiterebel
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    Killgore Trout wrote: »
    Official Mac RAM = Wedding Flowers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ff13zZ0h0k

    If they had their way they wouldn't let you add third party RAM - if this article on replacing imac hard drive is anything to go by:

    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/14/imac_hard_drive_replacement_woes/

    And yet the mini has a door to allow you to change the RAM....:confused:


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    #28
    USERNAM3
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    Upgraded my RAM there a few weeks ago with kingston 2 X 4gb 1333mhz sticks

    Very easy install + currently selling my 2 X 4gb sticks : http://www.adverts.ie/1032504

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    #29
    taylorconor95
    Registered Users Posts: 331 ✭✭taylorconor95


    USERNAM3 wrote: »
    Upgraded my RAM there a few weeks ago with kingston 2 X 4gb 1333mhz sticks

    I thought The max was 1067mhz


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    #30
    USERNAM3
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    taylorconor95 wrote: »
    I thought The max was 1067mhz

    not on the 2011 models which is what I have


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    #31
    Paulw
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 13,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    I just ordered 8GB of ram for my Macbook Pro (late 2011 15" edition).

    http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=82EADB3CA5CA7304

    Looking forward to installing it. Shame then I'll have to sell the 2x2gb there already.


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