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Q: I would like to add ram to my MacBook 5,3. Does anyone know the propor way to handle this and best ram out there?

I would like to add ram to my MacBook 5,3. Does anyone know the propor way to handle this and best ram out there?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Feb 2, 2012 8:56 PM

by Noble Seven,Solvedanswer
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I went with Crucial when I upgraded my RAM, I've had no problems and it's regarded as one of the best.

 

This article explains how to replace the RAM in your Macbook, as well as what the max RAM is as pertaining to your model.

Posted on Feb 2, 2012 8:59 PM

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Q: I would like to add ram to my MacBook 5,3. Does anyone know the propor way to handle this and best ram out there?

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  • by Noble Seven,Solvedanswer

    Noble Seven Noble Seven Feb 2, 2012 8:59 PM in response to Simon Matty
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    Feb 2, 2012 8:59 PM in response to Simon Matty

    I went with Crucial when I upgraded my RAM, I've had no problems and it's regarded as one of the best.

     

    This article explains how to replace the RAM in your Macbook, as well as what the max RAM is as pertaining to your model.

  • by Simon Matty,

    Simon Matty Simon Matty Feb 2, 2012 9:01 PM in response to Simon Matty
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    Feb 2, 2012 9:01 PM in response to Simon Matty

    Thank  you so much! will adding ram effect my computer over heating tho?

  • by Kappy,Helpful

    Kappy Kappy Feb 2, 2012 9:02 PM in response to Simon Matty
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    Feb 2, 2012 9:02 PM in response to Simon Matty

    Visit OWC where you can identify what RAM is required for your computer and information on how to install it. You can install up to 8 GBs of RAM: two - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMMs.

     

    BTW, you have a MacBook Pro, not a MacBook.

  • by klau3363,

    klau3363 klau3363 Feb 2, 2012 9:03 PM in response to Simon Matty
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    Feb 2, 2012 9:03 PM in response to Simon Matty

    Go to your Mac. On top left of the monitor will be an apple icon. click on this and click on "about this mac". There should be a line with 'memory' and the type of ram you already have. Then click on 'more info', then click on 'memory', then click on 'Memory upgrade instructions.'

  • by Simon Matty,

    Simon Matty Simon Matty Feb 2, 2012 9:15 PM in response to Kappy
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    Feb 2, 2012 9:15 PM in response to Kappy

    Sorry that's what I meant.... So i can only go up to 8 not 16... You think if i upgrade to 8g ram that my computer will over heat. I DJ professionally and the last thing i need is my laptop going out!

  • by Simon Matty,

    Simon Matty Simon Matty Feb 2, 2012 9:15 PM in response to Kappy
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    Feb 2, 2012 9:15 PM in response to Kappy

    Sorry that's what I meant.... So i can only go up to 8 not 16... You think if i upgrade to 8g ram that my computer will over heat. I DJ professionally and the last thing i need is my laptop going out!

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Feb 2, 2012 9:16 PM in response to Simon Matty
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    Feb 2, 2012 9:16 PM in response to Simon Matty

    No, it won't overheat. You have to replace two DIMMs with two other DIMMs, so it's still the same number of modules.

  • by Simon Matty,

    Simon Matty Simon Matty Feb 2, 2012 9:25 PM in response to Kappy
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    Feb 2, 2012 9:25 PM in response to Kappy

    your so helpful, whats the best 8g of ram i should get for my modle and is there anything else i can do to improve the performance on my Macbook Pro

     

      Model Name:MacBook Pro
      Model Identifier:MacBookPro5,3
      Processor Name:Intel Core 2 Duo
      Processor Speed:2.8 GHz
      Number Of Processors:1
      Total Number Of Cores:2
      L2 Cache:6 MB
      Memory:4 GB
      Bus Speed:1.07 GHz
      Boot ROM Version:MBP53.00AC.B03
      SMC Version (system):1.48f2
      Serial Number (system):W80053R1644
      Hardware UUID:3B7D95D5-DA4D-5D97-92FA-CF8BEE7ED60D

      Sudden Motion Sensor:

      State:Enabled

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Feb 2, 2012 9:27 PM in response to Simon Matty
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    Feb 2, 2012 9:27 PM in response to Simon Matty

    It doesn't make any difference. Just purchase from a reliable vendor. I can recommend OWC and DataMem