Upgrade from 2GB to 3GB for under $385?

Finding 2GB SO-DIMM packages to upgrade my C2D MBP seems to be a costly endeavor. The Crucial RAM costs $350 ($385 with tax). I found some less expensive modules at various online stores, but none were in stock. Can any recommend a less pricey part from a reputable reseller?

I just did my Crucial RAM upgrade today, $399 CDN (US$325) minus $140 CDN for the trade-in. I paid $140 for the RAM when I bought the macBook from him so I got 100% back on what I paid. RAM is certainly reusable. I have doubts about RAM for $100 under market prices. Maybe that price is net of the rebate at OWC? Crucial in the US is not selling 2GB for $450 either.

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Hi there,
I am looking to upgrade my RAM (see my computer specs below). My MBP has 2x1GB sticks installed. The limit on my machine is 3GB so I only need to replace one of the slots with a 2GB stick. However I've heard that it's recommended to get all the RAM from the same supplier - is that right? Meaning am I better off buying a 3GB kit? I was thinking of purchasing OWC or Crucial brand. Any other recommendations between the two brands?
Here are my specs:
Model Name: MacBook Pro 15"
Model Identifier: MacBookPro2,2
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.33 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 2 GB
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Boot ROM Version: MBP22.00A5.B07
Thank you in advance!
Supriya

Note that you can install 2 x 2 GB sticks. That will give you the (marginal) benefit of a matched pair. Your machine will report in About this Mac that you have 4 GB installed - in fact, your system will only use ~3.2 GB of the RAM (a little more than the 3 GB 'stated' max, but not the full amount installed).
Several months ago, this clearly wasn't worth it - but the price of a pair of 2 GB sticks has come down sufficiently that you may consider that option.

Upgrade from Elements 5.0 for Windows to the latest version of Elements for Mac?

Can I buy an upgrade from Elements 5.0 for Windows to the latest version of Elements for Mac?

Hi there,
Yes you can upgrade to Photoshop Elements 13 Mac
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html
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Is the X-FI Music worth the upgrade from an Audigy 2 for a music listen

I play just a few games, but I mostly listen to music. I have alot of music on my system ripped at at least 92kb
ps.
I don't listen to downloaded MP3 very often. I tend to use only a couple of the EAX modes, Rock, Dance, and Heavy Metal the most. I also watch DVDs on my system from time to time, but just on a 2 channel system. I've got a 00watt receiver connected to my computer which powers my NHT .5 bookshelf speakers (nice).
Would the upgrade to the new X-FI Music be worth it's
Thanks,
Jeff

ingramje wrote:
Is the X-FI Music worth the upgrade from an Audigy 2 for a music listener? I play just a few games, but I mostly listen to music. I have alot of music on my system ripped at at least 92kb
ps.
I don't listen to downloaded MP3 very often. I tend to use only a couple of the EAX modes, Rock, Dance, and Heavy Metal the most. I also watch DVDs on my system from time to time, but just on a 2 channel system. I've got a 00watt receiver connected to my computer which powers my NHT .5 bookshelf speakers (nice).
Would the upgrade to the new X-FI Music be worth it's
Thanks,
Jeff
Thought XtremeMusic is yet much better card vs Audigy 2, but with that cost, I would rather get one of these
cards w/o EAX :
E-MU 0404 (~99$)
ESI Juli@(~30$)
ECHO Mia MIDI (~30$)
or
cards w/ EAX :
M-Audio Revolution 5. (~75$) or 7. (~00$)
Audiotrak Prodigy LT (~80$) (or wait for Prodigy XT which is coming out ~3/06)
HDA Digital X-Mystique 7. Gold/ Dolby Digital Li've (~95$)
jutapaMessage Edited by jutapa on 0-3-2006 2:3 AM

Upgraded from 2gb to 4gb of RAM and now my Imac freezes up all the time.

I have a 2009 model Imac and I upgraded from 2gb to 4gb but now after about 20 minutes of the computer being on it will freeze up randomly. It could be 20 mins - 3 hours of use before it freezes up. I did my research and I'm didn't get any RAM my Imac couldn't handle...so I have NO idea what's wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

As old as it is have you cleaned out the dust? Dust buildup can lead to over heating issues. Remove any and all things plugged into it including the power cord, Remove the RAM access grille. Vacuum all openings starting with the RAM access area (air intake). Vacuum all ports and plugs, DVD slot and the opening across the top of the rear of the body. Blow compressed air through all your openings and vacuum again to remove any dust you loosend. Reinstall the RAM grille. Plug in the keyboard and mouse if not blue tooth. Insert power cord...
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SMC RESET
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
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Photoshop CS6 upgrade from CS4 continually asks for serial number.

I purchased an upgrade from Photoshop CS 4 to Photoshop CS 6 directly from Adobe in December of 2012. (My version of CS4 was originally purchased by me as part of a CS4 Web Premium Suite.)
My CS4 version has worked since 2009 with no licensing issues.
I did not install the upgradeto CS6 immediately, I just installed it in August of this year, but I do not think that the problem stems from my delay in installation.
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I am extremely frustrated and outraged that I am bothered by this stupid issue.
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Help needed upgrading from Vista to XP for Conexant Sound Driver

I upgraded from Vista to XP and got everything else working except for the sound. I have scoured the interenet and tried many versions of drivers from Vista ones to XP ones with no success. Even though the drivers seem to update correctly when installed, after a reboot there is no sound device loaded in the control panel for sound. I have a P105-6197 model laptop. Does anyone have any process to make this work that is proven? Thanks
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Solved!
Go to Solution.

Satellite P105-S6197
Try these two sound drivers, Casey. The first one is newer (European date).
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How to upgrade from 10.3.9 for 8GB IPOD Nano(requires mac OSX v 10.4.11 or

I want to download itunes onto my new ipodnano 8 GB.I have 10.3.9 and how do I upgrade to the best version for this? It is frustrating to have to keep paying.

Here's the requirements for both OSs. In reality you need at least 2 times the minimum RAM specified.
*OS X 10.4 Tiger Requirements*
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301341
*OS X 10.5 Leopard Requirements*
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http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/TigerInstall_SetupGuide.pdf
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Portege M200 Upgraded from 1GB to 3GB memory - pc won't start

Hi,
I bought a Toshiba M200 with 1GB memory. I had a problem with slow and freezing applications so I decided to add 2GB more of RAM.
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Another point though, the 2GB that I bought works perfect when inserted but when it is inserted together with the 1GB RAM, that's the time when my laptop won't start up.
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RAM Upgrade from 2GB to 4GB -- Lots of questions...

I have a MacPro with the two dual core processors. It has 2GB of RAM in the form of four 512GB 667MHz RAM chips.
I want to double my RAM to 4GB, and I wonder what's the best way to do that?
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--PS

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Upgrade from SP14 to SP24 for EP 7.0

Hi All,
We need to upgrade EP 7.0 SP 14 to SP 24 and back-end database from Oracle to MaxDB. Could you please let me know what are the steps I need to follow while upgrading.
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Regards
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FCP Upgrade from FCS to cater for QT7.6

I'm in the UK using PAL
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RAM upgrade from 1gig to 2gig for 1.83 Mac Mini Core 2 duo

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I have Photoshop Elements for Mac 4. I upgraded to Lion, and now it won't work. Is there an upgrade, or do I need to buy a new product?
Ed

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Thanks for the vote of confidence. I assume that since I'm doing a clean install, I can swap out the hd for and SSD. Is there a particular type that I should pick or any that I should stay away from?
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