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I have a late 2008 MacBook (aluminium, 13") with Intel C2D 2 GHz processor, 2 GB (2 x 1GB) 1067 MHz DDR3 Memory and 160 GB Toshiba Hard Disk {all original configuration}. The Apple guys refer to this model number of MacBooks as 5,1. I want to upgrade memory to 4 GB and the hard disk to at least 320 GB. Regardless of the cost I want to find out what is best possible memory and hard disk upgrade that I can have?
Appreciate all help, guidance and responses.
Visit OWC where you can purchase the RAM you want, hard drives, enclosure for the old drive, and video tutorials.
Visit OWC where you can purchase the RAM you want, hard drives, enclosure for the old drive, and video tutorials.
hi there,
i own that exact macbook,
i've read that it can run up to 8 gb of ram without problems and an SSD would be the best option for an hd upgrade.
i was looking after that, but i didn't understand which kind of SATA compliance would be more appropriate.
also i wonder if the 2.0 ghz processor would become a bottleneck after those upgrades.
thanks for any answer
| Maximum Memory | 8.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple) |
|---|---|
| Memory Slots | 2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM |
SATA II - 3.0 Gb/s interface controller.
The CPU speed is adequate. The GPU is a 9400M that has been problematic in some models. This was due to a faulty batch of chips from Nvidia. Apple had a replacement program: MacBook Pro: Distorted video or no video issues.
I really like http://www.crucial.com . They have a neat little applet that checks your computer and automatically tells you what is upgradable on that particular model. They also have AWEsome prices!
i am now running 8 GB of RAM since 1 year ago, no problems whatsoever.
I upgraded my 2009 MBP with a 256GB Samsung SSD and I cannot begin to describe the impact. It was like getting a new computer. I doubled the RAM - to 8GB - a few months later and that gave it another boost. Just to give you an idea - I have a top end 2013 iMac with a Fusion drive and my MBP doesn't feel slow in comparison - it would have before the upgrades. Your 2008 isn't that much different from mine so you should feel a similar impact with a lot less impact to the wallet.
BTW at the shop where I work part time the three favorite drives among the techs are Samsung (for the price and quality) with Crucial and OWC tied (for speed and quality).
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