My 2009 MacBook has Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB ram, 2.24 ghz (i believe), and an Intel 3000 graphics card.. i think
Anyways, right now, even Minecraft lags on it. If I upgrade to 4 gb ram, will it be able to run programs like Minecraft and Skyrim?
If you bought it in June of 2009 then it may be a 2.13Ghz Model 5,2 (made May through October 2009) with the removable battery on the bottom. The model 5,2 (Mid 2009, 2.13GHz Model Only) can use 6gb of 200 pin 800mhz PC2-6400 RAM.
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook/specs/macbook-core-2-duo-2.13-whit e-13-mid-2009-nvidia-specs.html
The 2.26Ghz is the model 6,1 (made October 2009 through May 2010), Late 2009, White Unibody with the rubber bottom. It can use 8gb of 204 pin 1066mhz PC3-8500 RAM. http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook/specs/macbook-core-2-duo-2.26-whit e-13-polycarbonate-unibody-late-2009-specs.html
It has the 256mb NVIDIA GeForce 9400M video card
4gb RAM Specs:
If you bought it On sale in June of 2009 then it may be a 2.0Ghz Model 5,2 (made January through May 2009) with the removable battery on the bottom. The model 5,2 (Early 2009, 2.0GHz Model Only) can use 6gb of 200 pin 667mhz PC2-5300 RAM. http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook/specs/macbook-core-2-duo-2.0-white -13-early-2009-nvidia-specs.html
2009 was a weird year. There were three models of MacBook made that year. Each one took a different type of RAM.
Oh yea, I remember the bottom had a rubbery surface. I used to call it the "macbook white 2nd generation" because the first macbook had that removable battery where you get a quarter and turn the notch thing. (my computer wasn't like that; it just had screws in the corners.) and I also remember how the bottom panel was a bit of a darker gray while the computer itself was white.
It may be hard to describe here, but I remember it had a round-ish shape to it - unlike the first gen macbook. it seemed like it was made out of shiny plastic..
I would not buy the RAM until you get your hands in it and are able to verify the model identifier of the machine. That would tell us exactly what you have, and which RAM would work. The serial number should not be displayed on this forum.
Here are the specs of the computer (I got my hands on it now) :
You can go up to 8GB of RAM in that Macbook.
I have the same that I use once in a while.
I installed G.Skill 8GB (4GB X2) DDR3 1066MHz Mac Series RAM.
Only buy RAM specified to work for your Macbook. Do not use any 1066MHz RAM. Might work, might not. Why take a chance. Spend the extra $5 for buying a Apple Certified RAM.
Good luck.
Sooo other than the $5 for RAM, I won't have to spend more on other stuff?
Nope - unless you want to install a SSD to make your Macbook last for a few more years.
There are some cheaper RAM that might work, but why take a chance.
When I bought my RAM, it was at $50.....The same spec RAM was selling for $45, but was not Apple Certified....So I paid the extra $5 and i have 8GB and spent another $100 for a SSD and now my Macbook boots up at 16 seconds and apps open as soon as i click on them.
Oh ok... I might not want a SSD but I certaintly want a 8GB Ram.
Can you please give me the exact name of the RAM I need to buy? I'm planning to go to Best Buy to buy it.
Best Buy????? Are you ready for a lot of beeps? Had bad experience....
But here are the brand of RAMs I used in all my Macbooks.
2008 Macbook Uni 2GHz and 2.4GHz - Crucial 8GB DDR3 1066MHz (no issues to this day)
2009 Macbook Uni White 2.26GHz - G.Skill 8GB DDR3 1066MHz (no issues to this day)
You might be able to use what Best Buy sells if the timings are 7-7-7-20. Not all 1066MHz RAM will work with your Macbook.
Best Buy sometimes have good RAM in stock - I bought my 16GB Patriot Mac Series from them for my Late 2011 Macbook Pro with no issues.
Just make sure you are allowed to return them if they don't work for your Macbook.
Go with the following brands if they have them.
Patriot Mac Series - Crucial - Corsair - Kingston (non Value) - G. Skill - Mushkin and Elpidia
Good luck.
Alright. Thank you sooooo much!!
You're welcome. Hope your 8GB transplant goes without a hitch
Hello,
I've recently been to Best Buy to see if there are any memory card I could buy for this computer. Unfortunately, the only ones they had were 1066. Mine is 1067.
My question is, will my computer run fine even if I install the 1066? Cuz the guy at the store said there wouldn't be any major problems, but I may sometimes encounter several minor errors...
Get RAM from http://www.crucial.com/ or http://www.macsales.com/ Both are available worldwide. Both allow you to configure by Mac model and vintage of Mac. That's the only sure way to get compatible RAM. Otherwise, kernel panics, crashes, and spinning beachballs are much higher risk.
Will my 2009 MacBook run faster if I upgrade to 4GB ram?
