[Official] SSD/HDD/RAM queries

[Sugarism]

Hi
Was wondering if theres anywhere in SG that does the changing of the HDD in a 24" iMac.
Saw tutorials online but dont wish to try it.

Thanks guys

 

[leinad]

hey leinad

i juz bought my rams from pk computers ... they are selling $89 for PC1333MHZ rams also.

so 2 should be arnd $178 ... though i dunno will have discount if getting 2 ... but i think u better buy at IT show coz they will allow trade in there ...

I contacted Strontium and was advised by them that they would not have a presence at the IT fair.

Given the current rates, I think I might just get my Crucial RAM modules from overseas.

In any case, I've checked at Fuwell yesterday. Despite their price list indicating Crucial, they do not have any stocks of that. They have Kingston modules with Elpida chips.

/Dan

 

[leinad]

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

Depends on which model it is, and what generation.

The screwdriver is a Torx T6. Check ifixit please.

Have mentioned many times - try not to clone if performance is important to you.

/Dan

 

[tangpx]

Anyone try install a 1Tb hard drive into macbook white?

 

[negativzero]

Thinking of getting the new MacBook Pro and upgrade the ram and SSD drives by myself. Anything I need to take note of or can I just install any 1333 laptop rams and 2.5" SSD drives? Do you guys recommend using the same rams and SSDs Apple is using or will hardware from other manufacturers give rise to compatibility problems?

 

[sevensomerset]

hi, saw Kingston selling PC1066 4GB at $57, CRUcial 4GB at $55.
Can I use it on MBP 13" mid 2009?

 

[neemo737]

Hi Guys,

Just checking. The Black macbook can take up to how much ram unofficially?
I maxed the ram to 4Gb when I first bought it 2 years ago.

Thanks.

 

[PCI_Slot]

hi, saw Kingston selling PC1066 4GB at $57, CRUcial 4GB at $55.
Can I use it on MBP 13" mid 2009?

Was it the ValueRAM that u see?

 

[chercm]

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

how many slots does the 27 inch imac have ? currently on 8 GB , plan to upgrade to 16 GB

roughly how much and which brand to get ?

 

[nakamoto]

how does the brand Strontium compared against kingston for a new macbook pro 15 inch?

should i just buy at the it fair and top up 99 bucks for 8gb ram upgrade or buy at apple store and upgrade myself ?

 

[alpha_kenny1]

how many slots does the 27 inch imac have ? currently on 8 GB , plan to upgrade to 16 GB

roughly how much and which brand to get ?

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/1333DDR3S16P/

2 x 8.0GB 1333MHz DDR3 SO-DIMM PC10600 204 Pin = US$1599.99

can buy another 27inch imac

 

[evolute8]

Should I upgrade to a 5400rpm or 7200rpm 750GB hdd on my 13" i5 MBP ?

 

[CeSaRiO]

8GB ram support for Late 2008 Macbook Pros?

http://forum.hardmac.com/index.php?showtopic=9880&st=0&p=17773&#entry17773

Anyone tried this yet? I'm running on 5gb of ram (works perfectly fine and im looking into getting another 4gb ram in IT SHOW tomorrow to replace the 1gb.

 

[itachims]

Hi CeSaRiO,

In fact, upgrading to 8GB RAM for your 2008 MBP is still possible
However for the best result, in term of performance. Suggest you upgrade as a pair
Which is 2X of the same capacity RAM

 

[chercm]

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/1333DDR3S16P/

2 x 8.0GB 1333MHz DDR3 SO-DIMM PC10600 204 Pin = US$1599.99

can buy another 27inch imac

based on Apple web site the 16GB configuration is : 16GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4x4GB - so it means it is having 4 slots right?

any bros can advice the cost on this configuration : 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
?

 

[nakamoto]

what brand you buying ?

 

[CeSaRiO]

yea, im running on 1 x 4gb and 1 x 1gb tentatively. So im getting another stick of ram, Kingston. So far its working fine.

 

[jowaii89]

i also wanna noe the answer... i wanna buy ram this weekend from it show leh...haha

 

[desmond321]

if your macbook pro/macbook later 2008 - june 2009 with the right firmware, u will be able to use 8gb of ram.

http://blog.macsales.com/9102-secret-firmware-lets-late-08-macbooks-use-8gb

 

[Leonard_Ong]

Max is 6Gb for late 2008 MBP. Running it for months and very stable, 8GB crashes. oWC certify this for 6Gb max.