[HELP] What RAM Should I Buy?

[brsy]

I'm looking for a good 4GB x2 replacement for my MBP Early 2011 [Model A1278 (EMC 2419*)]. Any suggestions?

Looking to spend no more than $100.

 

[Quackster]

What Macbook Pro model is it?

 

[brsy]

What Macbook Pro model is it?

Model A1278 (EMC 2419*)

 

[Quackster]

Did a search and it came up with MacBookPro8,1 from

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Which is MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011), from

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And it says here

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Your specifications need to be:

- Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format
- 67.6mm x 30mm (1.18 inch)
- 2 GB or 4 GB
- 204-pin
- PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 MHz type RAM

 

[brsy]

Did a search and it came up with MacBookPro8,1 from

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Which is MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011), from

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And it says here

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Your specifications need to be:

- Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format
- 67.6mm x 30mm (1.18 inch)
- 2 GB or 4 GB
- 204-pin
- PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 MHz type RAM

I got the following from everymac.com by searching using my serial number.

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2.3 GHz Core i5 (I5-2415M)

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Intro: February 24, 2011
Disc.: October 24, 2011
Order: MC700LL/A
Model: A1278 (EMC 2419*)
Family: Early 2011 13"
ID: MacBookPro8,1
RAM: 4 GB
VRAM: 384 MB
Storage: 320 GB (5400 RPM)
Optical: 8X DL "SuperDrive"

 

[Quackster]

Family: Early 2011 13"

The RAM specifications I posted still apply to that family of Macbooks.

 

[brsy]

The RAM specifications I posted still apply to that family of Macbooks.

So this ram would work fine?

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[Ethereal]

So this ram would work fine?

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It would, in theory, but is isn't apple certified.

 

[brsy]

It would, in theory, but is isn't apple certified.

I just read the reviews, and there are a ton of people with the same model MBP as me, and they say it works fine.

Is there anything else that I should know? Anyone know if this brand of ram is good? I have a budget of ~$100, and this is only $50, so I still have a lot more wiggle room for better performance.

 

[Ethereal]

I just read the reviews, and there are a ton of people with the same model MBP as me, and they say it works fine.

Is there anything else that I should know? Anyone know if this brand of ram is good? I have a budget of ~$100, and this is only $50, so I still have a lot more wiggle room for better performance.

Trying to gain performance via RAM doesn't really work, RAM only gives minimal increases in very few areas of work. The difference between the current RAM you have and that Corsair probably won't give any conceivable increases in performance.

 

[brsy]

Trying to gain performance via RAM doesn't really work, RAM only gives minimal increases in very few areas of work. The difference between the current RAM you have and that Corsair probably won't give any conceivable increases in performance.

I specifically need it for dual-booting windows for C# development. Also, my computer lags a ton when I have Safari, Photoshop, iTunes, Steam, CS:GO, MAMP, and a few more all running together. I want to be able to keep all these things running.

 

[Ecko]

Why would you want Photoshop and CS:GO always running? Are you one of those people who keeps the display on their phone to the max setting while having 20 apps opened up for no real reason?

 

[brsy]

Why would you want Photoshop and CS:GO always running? Are you one of those people who keeps the display on their phone to the max setting while having 20 apps opened up for no real reason?

No, not at all. There are times when I am playing CS:GO, and my dad wants me to edit something in Photoshop for him, so I have to do it right then and there.

Also, that was a pretty irrelevant question, and it didn't help answer my question.

 

[Ecko]

Well you're wondering why your computer lags when you have a shit ton of stuff open (both of which I mentioned are resource intensive).

If you want real advice, get rid of your Mac and buy a real computer.

 

[RastaLulz]

If you still have the original HDD in it, I'd highly recommend upgrading to an SSD if you're looking for better performance. Nonetheless, a MacBook Pro isn't meant for gaming, so there's not a whole lot you can do to increase the performance in that regard, as that's reliant on a good GPU.

 

[brsy]

If you still have the original HDD in it, I'd highly recommend upgrading to an SSD if you're looking for better performance. Nonetheless, a MacBook Pro isn't meant for gaming, so there's not a whole lot you can do to increase the performance in that regard, as that's reliant on a good GPU.

I don't want better gaming performance; I just want to be able to run the shit ton of apps that I use on the daily, without having to monitor or manage my usage. And yes, I already ordered a SSD.

 

[Quackster]

I don't want better gaming performance; I just want to be able to run the shit ton of apps that I use on the daily, without having to monitor or manage my usage. And yes, I already ordered a SSD.

Upgrading more RAM won't make it stop running laggy.

It's likely the processor that's holding you back.

 

[griimnak]

if you can sell that mac for 1k you can build a complete pc with good hardware for like 800/1k