MacBook Pro - 2gb to 4gb

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Hey folks,

Just wondering if anyone has made the same upgrade. I have an old-ish MBP (2.16GHz) which is currently using 2gb sticks. Thing is the sticks aren't dual-channelled and likely as different as apples and oranges. (one from Apple, the other being a cheapo from the Bay).

Considering that, would it make sense to go for a 2x2gb channelled kit? The laptop runs everything I want decently well but I always seem to want a bit more grunt. I know I won't get the full 4gb usage (limit is 3gb) but just after thoughts.

Thanks. :)
 
If you upgrade to osx then you will get the full 4gb. But only gets used when heavy memory programs used. Vid editing, photo editing, vm or parallels etc
 
I think the limitation of 3gb is hardware related on this model of MacBook Pro though. The ones immediately after boasted 4gb ram capability.

My question is more whether dual channelling the memory and that extra gig (the third) would be enough to see a decent performance increase. It surprisingly runs programs pretty well but as I say, just needs a bit more bite that I think it's capable of.
 
Yeah, the RAM will increase the performance, OS X loves RAM so the more the better. Running in dual channel will help too.

Your right about the RAM limitation, it's hardware for the old processors.
 
I went from 2-4GB

It's a nice little bump, and it's just too cheap to pass up :)
 
I bought a pack of 'jewellers screwdrivers' from the bay and one of those did the trick for my 1 > 2gb upgrade.

Reading up on the net, I've heard three different screwdriver sizes mentioned (#0, #00, #000)
 
EDIT: I'm an idiot, I remembered.
 
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