Ram upgrade worth it? Macbook C2Duo 2.0g

dracorealms

hi peeps,



i have a macbook core2duo 2.0ghz bought late 2007. it currently runs on 2gb of ddr2 667mhz ram. i do not think that the machine supports the latest ddr3.



so the question is :

is it worth it to upgrade to 4gb ddr2 667 (or 800 if its compatible) since ddr3 is already out?



thanks!

addabox

For all practical purposes I don't think it's possible to have too much ram (assuming a given machine can make use of it). DDR2 or DDR3 notwithstanding, more ram means less disc swapping means snappier.



The jump from 2 to 4GB can really speed things up, IME, especially if you're working with image or video files.

greglo

It depends on what you do, and how long you intend to keep the computer. RAM is pretty cheap though, so if you do a lot of memory intensive work and don't intend to buy a new one soon, might as well go for it.



Don't forget to check what your current configuration is - 1 x 2GB chip, or 2 x 1GB chip.

addabox

Quote:

Originally Posted by greglo


It depends on what you do, and how long you intend to keep the computer. RAM is pretty cheap though, so if you do a lot of memory intensive work and don't intend to buy a new one soon, might as well go for it.



Don't forget to check what your current configuration is - 1 x 2GB chip, or 2 x 1GB chip.

If it's stock it'll be 2x 1GB.

marvin

Quote:

Originally Posted by dracorealms


i have a macbook core2duo 2.0ghz bought late 2007. it currently runs on 2gb of ddr2 667mhz ram. i do not think that the machine supports the latest ddr3.



so the question is :

is it worth it to upgrade to 4gb ddr2 667 (or 800 if its compatible) since ddr3 is already out?

I would say it depends on what you do. I don't really see a difference between 2GB and 4GB for everyday tasks. If you run virtualization software, some of the Adobe CS Suite or other higher end apps then you may see a benefit.



To see if your machine supports 4GB check your model number on Crucial.com. The late 2007 models MB061LL/B support 4GB:



http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...29%20MB061LL/B



But the mid-2007 models MB061LL/A do not:



http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...29%20MB061LL/A



I think this was due to the switch to the Santa Rosa chipset or something. If you check your system profiler (apple menu > about this mac > more info) and click graphics, check if you have the X3100 chip or the GMA950. If it's the X3100, you can get 4GB.