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djiashi · #1 (**permalink**) 3rd August 2008, 02:01 PM

Hi guys,

I was just wondering any of you know whether it would be alright to insert 2x Kingston KVR667D2S5/2G ram into the MBP? I read from Kingston's website that the KTA-MB667K2/2G are made for Macs but was just wondering whether there's any differences between the KVR and KTA. Reason being MSY and other computer shops can sell the KVR at cheaper prices whereas I can't seem to find cheap KTAs in Melbourne.

Thanks!

Huy · #2 (**permalink**) 3rd August 2008, 02:10 PM

Looks good from specs:
http://www.valueram.com/datasheets/KVR667D2S5_2G.pdf

djiashi · #3 (**permalink**) 3rd August 2008, 02:40 PM

yea it looks good but Kingston doesn't list it as being compatible with Apple products.

just wondering if anyone tried installing it before.

or does anyone know where is cheap to get 4gb of ram for MBP in Melbourne?

Huy · #4 (**permalink**) 3rd August 2008, 03:06 PM

I am pretty sure it will work in Apple products.

Corsair also make "Apple" memory but you can buy the generic stuff and it will still work, also from Corsair.

Kingston is no different.

Use StaticIce.com.au to look for memory.

Soliah · #5 (**permalink**) 4th August 2008, 09:27 PM

I've got 2x 2GB sticks of Kingston SODIMMs in my MBP. The serial number is KVR667D2S5/2G. It's working fine with no problems.

I got it from MSY Technology Pty. Ltd.-The Name you can trust-more than 10 years in computer industry. Was $98 for the 2 sticks.

djiashi · #6 (**permalink**) 5th August 2008, 02:11 AM

thanks for help guys

wickee · #7 (**permalink**) 5th August 2008, 09:46 PM

Is 4Gb recommended? Or is 3Gb good enough. I am on 3 at the moment.

STK · #8 (**permalink**) 5th August 2008, 09:51 PM

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Just another site. I'm gunna get some of the above ram soon too. to bump my mbp from 2gb to 3gb (The max

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wickee · #9 (**permalink**) 5th August 2008, 09:53 PM

Is 4Gb recommended? Or is 3Gb good enough. I am on 3 at the moment.

Soliah · #10 (**permalink**) 7th August 2008, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wickee

Is 4Gb recommended? Or is 3Gb good enough. I am on 3 at the moment.

I have 4GB, and I routinely use it all, mainly because I have VMware running for .NET development, and typically have a bunch of other workspaces filled with applications (Eclipse, FF, iTunes etc).

It's important to note that not all MBP's support 4GB. Have a look here: MacBook Pro - Mac Guides Depending on the revision, you're MBP may support 3GB or it may support 4GB.

If you don't notice any slow downs and don't run too many things at once, 3GB should be fine. Either way, RAM is cheap these days, so if your Mac supports, why not?