MacBook Pro Memory

Corny_Stewart · Nov 3, 2015

Does anyone know what memory I should use to upgrade my Macbook Pro? It is an older model and it will mainly be used for buisiness.

glamdringfh · Nov 3, 2015

What is the exact make/ model of your Macbook Pro?

Corny_Stewart · Nov 3, 2015

glamdringfh :

Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook5,2
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 2 GB
System Version: Mac OS X 10.6.8 (10K549)
Kernel Version: Darwin 10.8.0

glamdringfh · Nov 3, 2015

Is it the Mid-2009 or Early 2009 model?

Another way to check, is the processor 2.13 GHz or 2.0 GHz?

Corny_Stewart · Nov 3, 2015

glamdringfh :

2.13Ghz

glamdringfh · Nov 3, 2015

Your mac uses PC2-6400 DDR2 SO-DIMM RAM. It officially supports up to 4GB of RAM. Here is a kit of RAM that will work perfectly in your MacBook:

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC2-6400-200-Pin-Notebook-CT2KIT25664AC800/dp/B0013441J8/ref=sr_1_12/182-4331758-6679312?ie=UTF8&qid=1446564384&sr=8-12&keywords=ddr2+pc2+6400

Guest · Nov 3, 2015

I recommend macsales.com:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade

They are experts on all Apple products, even with some products of their own.
Simply go to the link above, choose your model (5,2...), select your memory, whether you're going to get all new chips or use one old and one new, and purchase at your discretion. I have found their prices to be competitive. I had bought RAM for Mac Pro and PCIE SSD for Mac Book Air before.

glamdringfh · Nov 3, 2015

I agree, Macsales has always been reliable from my experience as well. If you ever are in the market for more Mac parts in the future Corny_Stewart it is a good resource to have tucked away.

Guest · Nov 3, 2015

I disagree with GLAMDRINGFH, your laptop has been tested by OWC to support up to 6GB with 2GB + 4GB chips installed. Yes, the specification is correct, namely, DDR2 6400 MHz.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook/White/2.13GHz

glamdringfh · Nov 3, 2015

It can technically run 6GB, but it is always best practice to install RAM in pairs that are sold together to ensure stability. The performance from 2 extra GB or RAM isn't worth the possible instability of mixing in my opinion, though I know some people might disagree.

I always favor stability, and recommend that as the best solution to people on the forum.

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