RAM for Apple Notebooks ... Thanks.Hey, I've also noticed that the PowerBook G4 17" uses the exact same spec memory as the Inspiron XPS Gen 2. I'll give ...

hksscom · 12-31-2005, 06:59 PM

Thanks.

Hey, I've also noticed that the PowerBook G4 17" uses the exact same spec memory as the Inspiron XPS Gen 2. I'll give it a try and see if it'll work.

Newegg.com sells both the Kingston and Crucial modules for cheaper than the manufacturers, and for some reason Kingston's sells for cheaper than Crucial by about 40% less.

Kazkek · 07-27-2006, 02:11 AM

Im curious. I recently recieved a iBook(iBook G3 proc. 500mhz) with 128mb RAM. I want to upgrade to 256mb RAM for MAC OS X. Do I need a 128mb stick or do I need the 256mb stick?

Kakaze · 07-27-2006, 02:56 AM

One, you'll want to upgrade to more than 256. And two, I believe the 128 is soldered onto the motherboard so you'd need another 128 if you were going to go to 256.

Kazkek · 07-27-2006, 03:02 AM

Ok. I wasnt sure if it was soldered in there or I had to buy the whole 256mb. Well Now that I know that. I will probably get 512mb.

jjohan35 · 07-28-2006, 07:44 AM

you guys have any info regarding RAM for macbooks?

Kakaze · 07-28-2006, 02:38 PM

Ddr2 Pc5300

Edit: Wtf? Then I type something in all caps I mean it to be in all caps and I don't appreciate it being changed. How can I fix this?

triadone · 07-28-2006, 09:41 PM

hmm, i dunno, only guess would be if the admins r trying to implement some kind of spell check? i'll look around...

jjohan35 · 07-29-2006, 05:02 AM

i'm planning to get a 13" macbook that comes with 2x256 ram. does anyone have specs on the cas latency, voltage, and ECC on that ram? i am planning to replace one of the sticks with a 1 gig ram, but i want to match the latency, voltage, and ECC to make sure there are no issues. apple website doesn't give much detail. thanks!

Kakaze · 07-29-2006, 01:37 PM

www.crucial.com will tell you all you need to know.

garygchouvln · 10-05-2006, 07:46 PM

ok, does the ram in the macbook and macbook pro really need to be installed in matching pairs? i've been hearing/reading about some dual-channel thingamijiggy...

Kakaze · 10-05-2006, 11:13 PM

No.

If the RAM is the same speed and size the machine should automatically take advantage of the DDR capacity, but it's not necessary that they're the same brand or anything.

triadone · 10-05-2006, 11:33 PM

i think he's referring to the dual channel feature, which to my knowledge does require sticks of = size. but even so, w/ unmatched sticks the difference performance-wise is pretty minute. in actual use it's unlikely that u could even tell the difference.

garygchouvln · 10-12-2006, 05:59 PM

right on, traidone. you hit it square in the head

mattyG · 10-16-2006, 09:34 PM

i bought a gig of ram from Best Buy last week and it works perfectly. just make sure they give you the right kind. i wrote down exactly what i needed 200 pin, 1 gig, ddr2 667 MHz and the idiot working the memory section gave me a 512 mb 240 pin stick. i was like are you an idiot i gave you what i needed. so then i went behind the counter and picked it out.

WeAreNotAlone · 11-01-2006, 11:50 AM

.

Have a question:... a "test" you might say to see how smart you Apple guys are...

(I would assume the below info would be a worthwhile addtion to the Sticky.... Having ram that will work arcoss platforms is the smart thing to do)

Can the RAM from an Apple MacBook Pro 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo (15.4-inch) be used in a HP nx6325 (RB526UT#ABA) ?

HP nx6325 (RB526UT#ABA)
(DDR2 667 MHz) SODIMM

I'm assuming the Apple ram is 200pin, standard DDR2- 667 spec notebook size ram.... 1.8v

Concerned as in the first post of this thread there's a mention of ram being optimized? for Apple products?

As long as the timings are the same, the voltages the same as a Windows type machine it should work, and may I say it would be pretty stupid for Apple to use non-standard ram... So I doubt that the ram from the Apple wouldn't work... in the above HP.

Here's the ram I'm talking about... Most all vendors showing what appear to be desktop ram, but saying it's 200 pin, 667 spec...

ACP-EP 2GB DDR2 SDRAM Memory Module
Mfr # MA091LL/A-2GB

http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/EP4515545.htm

CPU-Z shows the current installed ram in the HP to be:

Under MEMORY TAB

DDR-SDRAM (Channels #DUAL)
Size 512 (1 module)
Timmings
Freq 99.8mhz
FSB

RAM =CPU/8
CAS#Latency (greyed out)
RAS# to CAS# Delay=4 clocks
RAS#Precharge= 5 clocks
Cycle time (Tras)= 10 clocks
Bank Cycle time (Trc)= 9 clocks
DRAM idle timer= 4 clocks

Under the SPD tab

Slot #1 DDR2-SDRAM
Module size 512mb
Max Bandwidth =PC5300 (333mhz)
Mfg = 7F7F7F7F7F510000
Part#=64T64_20HDL3SB
64T64020HDL3SB

SPD timings table:

333mhz
CAS# = 5.0
Ras to CAS= 5
RAS# Precharge= 5
Tras# =15

Any input would be apperciated. I've heard over the years that Apple owners are a pretty smart bunch...

The above looks like standard DDR2 notebook ram to me, but I need a confirmation that "APPLE" ram isn't some weird bastard stuff before ordering..

.

07-27-2006, 02:11 AM	#2
Kazkek Drumm1ng_f00l Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 579 Reviews: 1 Benchmarks: 1 Credits: 181	Im curious. I recently recieved a iBook(iBook G3 proc. 500mhz) with 128mb RAM. I want to upgrade to 256mb RAM for MAC OS X. Do I need a 128mb stick or do I need the 256mb stick? __________________

07-27-2006, 02:56 AM	#3
Kakaze Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 3,302 Credits: 4,839	One, you'll want to upgrade to more than 256. And two, I believe the 128 is soldered onto the motherboard so you'd need another 128 if you were going to go to 256. __________________ Cogito ergo es...I think therefore you is!--solipsism is great, isn't it? 17 inch PowerBook: 1.5 GHz G4, 512 RAM, Radeon 9700@128, 80 GB 5400 RPM HD

07-27-2006, 03:02 AM	#4
Kazkek Drumm1ng_f00l Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 579 Reviews: 1 Benchmarks: 1 Credits: 181	Ok. I wasnt sure if it was soldered in there or I had to buy the whole 256mb. Well Now that I know that. I will probably get 512mb. __________________

07-28-2006, 02:38 PM	#6
Kakaze Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 3,302 Credits: 4,839	Ddr2 Pc5300 Edit: Wtf? Then I type something in all caps I mean it to be in all caps and I don't appreciate it being changed. How can I fix this? __________________ Cogito ergo es...I think therefore you is!--solipsism is great, isn't it? 17 inch PowerBook: 1.5 GHz G4, 512 RAM, Radeon 9700@128, 80 GB 5400 RPM HD Last edited by Kakaze; 07-28-2006 at 02:41 PM.

07-28-2006, 09:41 PM	#7
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12-31-2005, 06:59 PM	#1
hksscom Talk nerdy to me. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 204 Credits: -290	Thanks. Hey, I've also noticed that the PowerBook G4 17" uses the exact same spec memory as the Inspiron XPS Gen 2. I'll give it a try and see if it'll work. Newegg.com sells both the Kingston and Crucial modules for cheaper than the manufacturers, and for some reason Kingston's sells for cheaper than Crucial by about 40% less. __________________ 2006: Insp E1505 15.4" WSXGA+ Core Duo 2GHz, 2GB, 256MB Mobility X1400, SATA 7200R 2005-06: Insp XPS Gen 2 17" WUXGA P-M 2GHz Dothan, 2GB, 256MB GeForce Go 6800 Ultra 2004-06: Insp 8600C 15.4" WUXGA P-M 755 2GHz Dothan, 2GB, 128MB Mobility 9600 PRO Turbo Hands-On Training: Microsoft, Cisco, Linux, A+ Wallpapers, Pics, Mods: Inspiron 8600 Personal Site: HKSS.com

07-28-2006, 07:44 AM	#5
jjohan35 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 21 Credits: -330	you guys have any info regarding RAM for macbooks?

07-29-2006, 05:02 AM	#8
jjohan35 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 21 Credits: -330	i'm planning to get a 13" macbook that comes with 2x256 ram. does anyone have specs on the cas latency, voltage, and ECC on that ram? i am planning to replace one of the sticks with a 1 gig ram, but i want to match the latency, voltage, and ECC to make sure there are no issues. apple website doesn't give much detail. thanks!

07-29-2006, 01:37 PM	#9
Kakaze Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 3,302 Credits: 4,839	www.crucial.com will tell you all you need to know. __________________ Cogito ergo es...I think therefore you is!--solipsism is great, isn't it? 17 inch PowerBook: 1.5 GHz G4, 512 RAM, Radeon 9700@128, 80 GB 5400 RPM HD

10-05-2006, 07:46 PM	#10
garygchouvln Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 334 Credits: -176	ok, does the ram in the macbook and macbook pro really need to be installed in matching pairs? i've been hearing/reading about some dual-channel thingamijiggy... __________________ Apple iBook: 12" screen -- 1.2 ghz PPC -- 1.25 gb ram -- 100 gb 5400 -- Mobility Radeon 9200, 32 mb -- 8x DVD burner (Pioneer DVR-K05) -- Airport Extreme -- 100% sexy.. Mitac 8050 notebook: fried, anyone want to buy it for parts?

10-05-2006, 11:13 PM	#11
Kakaze Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 3,302 Credits: 4,839	No. If the RAM is the same speed and size the machine should automatically take advantage of the DDR capacity, but it's not necessary that they're the same brand or anything. __________________ Cogito ergo es...I think therefore you is!--solipsism is great, isn't it? 17 inch PowerBook: 1.5 GHz G4, 512 RAM, Radeon 9700@128, 80 GB 5400 RPM HD

10-05-2006, 11:33 PM	#12
triadone Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,761 Reviews: 1 Credits: 334	i think he's referring to the dual channel feature, which to my knowledge does require sticks of = size. but even so, w/ unmatched sticks the difference performance-wise is pretty minute. in actual use it's unlikely that u could even tell the difference. __________________ Laptops: Apple iBook G4 1.2Ghz 12.1" LCD 1024x768 Radeon 9200 32MB 1.25GB RAM 60GB 7200rpm Hitachi 7k60 MacBook: White OS X Leopard 2.2Ghz Core 2 Duo 4GB RAM 500GB Seagate 5400rpm Intel GMA x3100 Desktop: Homebrewed Dual Boot: - WinXP Pro - Vista Ultimate Athlon 64 4000+ Radeon 9800xt 256MB MSI nVidia nForce 410 1.5GB DDR 400 RAM Dual Channel Seagate 160GB 8MB cache WD 1600JB 160GB 8MB cache Maxtor Maxline III 250GB 16MB cache Pioneer DVR-108 Last edited by triadone; 10-15-2006 at 04:58 PM.

10-12-2006, 05:59 PM	#13
garygchouvln Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 334 Credits: -176	right on, traidone. you hit it square in the head __________________ Apple iBook: 12" screen -- 1.2 ghz PPC -- 1.25 gb ram -- 100 gb 5400 -- Mobility Radeon 9200, 32 mb -- 8x DVD burner (Pioneer DVR-K05) -- Airport Extreme -- 100% sexy.. Mitac 8050 notebook: fried, anyone want to buy it for parts?

10-16-2006, 09:34 PM	#14
mattyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 24 Credits: -343	i bought a gig of ram from Best Buy last week and it works perfectly. just make sure they give you the right kind. i wrote down exactly what i needed 200 pin, 1 gig, ddr2 667 MHz and the idiot working the memory section gave me a 512 mb 240 pin stick. i was like are you an idiot i gave you what i needed. so then i went behind the counter and picked it out. __________________

11-01-2006, 11:50 AM	#15
WeAreNotAlone www.nsa.gov Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,453 Credits: 280	. Have a question:... a "test" you might say to see how smart you Apple guys are... (I would assume the below info would be a worthwhile addtion to the Sticky.... Having ram that will work arcoss platforms is the smart thing to do) Can the RAM from an Apple MacBook Pro 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo (15.4-inch) be used in a HP nx6325 (RB526UT#ABA) ? HP nx6325 (RB526UT#ABA) (DDR2 667 MHz) SODIMM I'm assuming the Apple ram is 200pin, standard DDR2- 667 spec notebook size ram.... 1.8v Concerned as in the first post of this thread there's a mention of ram being optimized? for Apple products? As long as the timings are the same, the voltages the same as a Windows type machine it should work, and may I say it would be pretty stupid for Apple to use non-standard ram... So I doubt that the ram from the Apple wouldn't work... in the above HP. Here's the ram I'm talking about... Most all vendors showing what appear to be desktop ram, but saying it's 200 pin, 667 spec... ACP-EP 2GB DDR2 SDRAM Memory Module Mfr # MA091LL/A-2GB http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/EP4515545.htm CPU-Z shows the current installed ram in the HP to be: Under MEMORY TAB DDR-SDRAM (Channels #DUAL) Size 512 (1 module) Timmings Freq 99.8mhz FSBRAM =CPU/8 CAS#Latency (greyed out) RAS# to CAS# Delay=4 clocks RAS#Precharge= 5 clocks Cycle time (Tras)= 10 clocks Bank Cycle time (Trc)= 9 clocks DRAM idle timer= 4 clocks Under the SPD tab Slot #1 DDR2-SDRAM Module size 512mb Max Bandwidth =PC5300 (333mhz) Mfg = 7F7F7F7F7F510000 Part#=64T64_20HDL3SB 64T64020HDL3SB SPD timings table: 333mhz CAS# = 5.0 Ras to CAS= 5 RAS# Precharge= 5 Tras# =15 Any input would be apperciated. I've heard over the years that Apple owners are a pretty smart bunch... The above looks like standard DDR2 notebook ram to me, but I need a confirmation that "APPLE" ram isn't some weird bastard stuff before ordering.. . __________________ 3-2007 Costco reduces return window from 180 to 90 days, BUT extends mfg warranty to 2 YEARS HP Shopping 21days : thumbdown Dell=30?,BestBuy - 30? day, Circuit City =30 day, Staples =?,Office Depot=?,Office Max= ? Newegg 30? day When asking for "help", Please cut & paste the system specs of your system, the model number in the BODY of your post as TEXT instead of in your "sig". Why? Helps others help you better, plus ties suggested fixes to that model.

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