Corsair vs Patriot vs ?-Memory

[microbialmaster]

I am buying a 17" MacBook Pro. I would like to upgrade the memory to 16GB. Which memory chips provide the best reliability, value and speed for the money? ($ is not an issue)

 

[jaquith]

Welcome to Tom's Forum!

Anything faster than DDR3-1333 will do you no good, same on most any Notebook since the BIOS lockout's change. Keep in mind Apple officially supports 2x4GB on the MacBook Pro. I know folks have successfully installed 2x8GB kits on new models. I am assuming this a (new) MacBook Pro and not a new (old & used) one that might not accept the 8GB sticks!

CMSA16GX3M2A1333C9 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233251

4 choices - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007968%20600032325%20600287035&IsNodeId=1&name=16GB%20%282%20x%208GB%29

I prefer the Corsair.