[Official] SSD/HDD/RAM queries

[achtungbaby]

Hey guys, I just bought a Macbook Pro 15inch, I'm thinking of upgrading the RAM to 8GB when my Macbook comes. Just wondering where in Singapore can I get the cheapest and most safe deal?

I got mine from the Apple Reseller at SLS, 6th Floor: idt Gallery.

SGL Marketing on 2nd Floor also sells them. Can fix for you too n offset your cost by selling your 2X2GB to them..But make sure you don't turn on your set first.

 

[thomsonooi]

hi all,

i'm thinking of upgrading my 2009 unibody mbp 13" to 6/8gb.

should i juz get a 4gb ram to install? or should i upg directly to 8gb? will there be conflicts when i use different rams like 1x4gb (ks), 1x2gb (apple stock ram)?

my mbp is usually for normal sch (uni) work, light photoshop, no games etc.. i've intention to upg to WD scorpio black or ssd late this year.

any advice would be appreciated!

 

[abuddlah]

I got mine from the Apple Reseller at SLS, 6th Floor: idt Gallery.

SGL Marketing on 2nd Floor also sells them. Can fix for you too n offset your cost by selling your 2X2GB to them..But make sure you don't turn on your set first.

Hmmm... i thought we must keep the stock apple RAM if there's any warranty issues? What is the cost for your 8GB RAM?

 

[devilcm3]

Hmmm... i thought we must keep the stock apple RAM if there's any warranty issues? What is the cost for your 8GB RAM?

if bought from reseller ( and upgrade on spot ) no worries , but must bring to the reseller if got problem

 

[NightFalcon8]

hi all,

i'm thinking of upgrading my 2009 unibody mbp 13" to 6/8gb.

should i juz get a 4gb ram to install? or should i upg directly to 8gb? will there be conflicts when i use different rams like 1x4gb (ks), 1x2gb (apple stock ram)?

my mbp is usually for normal sch (uni) work, light photoshop, no games etc.. i've intention to upg to WD scorpio black or ssd late this year.

any advice would be appreciated!

You may like to upgrade the RAM to 8GB. Just get 2x4GB from Sim Lim or one of the Apple resellers.

 

[jacleow]

RAM Upgrade options for Macbook unibody late 2008

Dear all,

I tried googling and found on mac rumors and some other forums that it is possible to upgrade the ram of MB unibody late 2008 to more then 4GB. Does any 1 know if this is true/possible?

 

[leinad]

Dear all,

I tried googling and found on mac rumors and some other forums that it is possible to upgrade the ram of MB unibody late 2008 to more then 4GB. Does any 1 know if this is true/possible?

Officially 4, unofficially up to 6GB.

Anything more and you will have system instability.

/Dan

 

[jacleow]

Officially 4, unofficially up to 6GB.

Anything more and you will have system instability.

/Dan

Thanks alot for d info Dan

 

[roysum]

Macbook Air ram

hi i like to ask can we change the macbook air ram

 

[eddy2099sg]

Well, they are soldered on so you cannot change them on your own without damaging it.

 

[abuddlah]

are macbook RAMs, the same RAM as windows?

 

[newbish]

the 2011 MBPs has an updated snow leopard build that supports TRIM o.o

 

[dora-motor]

Replacing 13" Macbook pro (mid 2009)'s HDD

Dear all gurus,

Owning a macbook pro 13", the mid 2009 version. Was thinking to upgrading my HDD during this IT show as my original disk space will be running out soon. was thinking of 320gb to 500gb so would like to seek your advise on the following:

Any compatibility issue with brand of HDD? any recommendation?
How to upgrade in term of moving data over to the new one? I'm using a time machine would it helps?
any thing in particular I need to take note?

Appreciate your advise in advance!

 

[ryan_khoo]

Any shop comes to house to upgrade RAM ?

Hi there,

Any authorize Apple shop will send their technician to our house to upgrade RAM ?

If yes, which shop & how much ?

What is the market rate for iMac 27" DDR3 RAM now ?

Thanks

 

[tm.chen]

Dear all gurus,

Owning a macbook pro 13", the mid 2009 version. Was thinking to upgrading my HDD during this IT show as my original disk space will be running out soon. was thinking of 320gb to 500gb so would like to seek your advise on the following:

Any compatibility issue with brand of HDD? any recommendation?
How to upgrade in term of moving data over to the new one? I'm using a time machine would it helps?
any thing in particular I need to take note?

Appreciate your advise in advance!

get WD 500gb and you will be fine. Seagate Momentus XT might have prob

 

[dora-motor]

get WD 500gb and you will be fine. Seagate Momentus XT might have prob

Thanks for recommendation ! So what should I do after getting e hdd? More toward e transferring of data, setting everything aspect?

 

[NightFalcon8]

Thanks for recommendation ! So what should I do after getting e hdd? More toward e transferring of data, setting everything aspect?

You can get the WD 500GB 7200rpm. It's known as the Black Scorpio. It does improves the speed significantly. I have just upgraded mine last month.

Don't actually need a technician to go over to your place to install. There are several videos around, you can just watch and follow the instructions carefully.

 

[sengzai]

Dear all,

I tried googling and found on mac rumors and some other forums that it is possible to upgrade the ram of MB unibody late 2008 to more then 4GB. Does any 1 know if this is true/possible?

I am using late 2008 MacBook unibody and I have installed 8GB rams with no problems..just need to get the 1066 ones instead of the common 1333 ones...i tried opening 3 virtual machines at once to fill up the 8gb..no issues

 

[achtungbaby]

Hi there,

Any authorize Apple shop will send their technician to our house to upgrade RAM ?

If yes, which shop & how much ?

What is the market rate for iMac 27" DDR3 RAM now ?

Thanks

Bro

RAM of iMac is the easiest to change.

No need technician. Just buy the RAM n DIY.

4GB RAM is around $150. iMac can take up to 16GB.....HOOT ah

 

[wakao82]

I am using late 2008 MacBook unibody and I have installed 8GB rams with no problems..just need to get the 1066 ones instead of the common 1333 ones...i tried opening 3 virtual machines at once to fill up the 8gb..no issues

is ur model the one with integrated batt? mine is the removable one ...

not sure if mine can go up to 8gb a nt ... i juz upgraded to 6gb and it is working fine

btw i wan to change my hdd to 500gb 7200 rpm ... is this advisable? where can i get the screw driver to unscrew the mounting screws?

and is it advisable to backup my current image and port over or totally re-install my macos? felt quite lazy to re-install all the softwares