Heads up: 4GB DDR3 1066 and 1333 RAM now only USD45 at MemoryTen

[elbert]

A year ago these things were priced at around $300 a piece. MemoryTen has long been my online go-to for RAM.

http://www.memoryx.net/apple4gbddr3so.html

4GB Apple 204-pin PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 SODIMM (p/n APPLE-4GB-DDR3-1066S)

This RAM is compatible with all current Macs:

This module is manufactured by Gigaram. This module is in stock.

Compatible with:
iMac 20-inch 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (MB417LL/A)
iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (MB950LL/A)
iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (MC413LL/A)
iMac 21.5-inch 3.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
iMac 24-inch 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (MB418LL/A)
iMac 24-inch 2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (MB419LL/A)
iMac 24-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (MB420LL/A)
iMac 27-inch 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 (Quad core)
iMac 27-inch 2.66GHz Intel Core i5 (Quad core) (MB953LL/A)
iMac 27-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (MB952LL/A)
iMac 27-inch 3.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
MacBook Pro 13-inch Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz (MB990LL/A)
MacBook Pro 13-inch Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz (MB991LL/A)
MacBook Pro 13.3-inch Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz (MC374LL/A)
MacBook Pro 13.3-inch Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz (MC375LL/A)
MacBook Pro 15.4-inch Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz (MC118LL/A)
MacBook Pro 15.4-inch Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz (MB985LL/A)
MacBook Pro 15.4-inch Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz (MB986LL/A)
MacBook Pro 15.4-inch Intel Core i5 2.4GHz (MC371LL/A)
MacBook Pro 15.4-inch Intel Core i5 2.53GHz (MC372LL/A)
MacBook Pro 15.4-inch Intel Core i7 2.66GHz (MC373LL/A)
MacBook Pro 17-inch Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz (MB604LL/A)
MacBook Pro 17-inch Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz (CTO)
MacBook Pro 17-inch Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz (MC226LL/A)
MacBook Pro 17-inch Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz (CTO)
MacBook Pro 17-inch Intel Core i5 2.53GHz (MC024LL/A)
MacBook Pro 17-inch Intel Core i7 2.66GHz (CTO)
Mac Mini 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (MC270LL/A)
Mac Mini 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Mac Mini 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (MC438LL/A) (Server)

[cybersniper]

This RAM is compatible with all current Macs:

is it? - can you use those with Macs running DDR3 1333Mhz RAMs?

[elbert]

is it? - can you use those with Macs running DDR3 1333Mhz RAMs?

Yes, you can install a 1066MHz module in a Mac that's currently running 1333MHz RAM. You can even combine a 1066 with a 1333.

[cybersniper]

wouldn't that cause any problem? - I actually prefer 1066Mhz over 1333Mhz for tighter timings.

[jaijin]

Yes, but Not the other way around. i've read that if using faster RAMs (1333MHz) on 1066MHz machines, it will be clocked down to 1066MHz

[cybersniper]

Actually, I already have 8GB - 2X4GB DDR3 1066Mhz sticks which is relatively new... and I'm contemplating on upgrading to newer MBP15 (which has 1333Mhz sticks by default) and I don't want to just ditch my sticks for a couple of reasons:

1) added expense
2) availability of an Apple Certified 8GB kit of 1333Mhz sticks
3) as mentioned, tighter timings

Thanks!

[marvinp]

The Corsair DDR3 1333 8GB kit from Amazon is only $83.00. It's best to use them on 2011 MBPs.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[elbert]

I love it when RAM is cheap.

[cybersniper]

Hell yeah!

and that makes me wish I have 4 slots for RAM on my MBP.

[Hero33]

I love it when RAM is cheap.

Nice.

Did you notice an increase in performance or was it about the same?

Researched the question I threw at Elbert and found this:

http://osxdaily.com/2010/11/17/macbo...pgrade-review/


Looks like I'm headed for 8 gigs. I'm hitting 3.65 gig usage of RAM on average LOL.