MBP 13" + 8 GB Memory Recommendations

Hey all, I am looking at boosting the memory in my MBP 13" (Mid-2010) to 8 GB total memory. I run several virtual machines with VMware Fusion, and while the stock 4 GB has been ok at running them I'd like to have the ability to run multiple VM's at the same time for development purposes. Any recommendations on memory to get? Currently I am looking at the following memory, but G-Skill's website doesn't list the Mid-2010 MBP on their compatibility list. I'm pretty sure they'll work without a problem, but want to save some headache before putting down $240 to get these sticks.

Newegg.com - G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Memory for Apple Model FA-10666CL9D-8GBSQ

Edit: I also found this pair, which G-Skill's site says is supported on my MBP: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231297&Tpk=FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ

Thought that might be handy for others looking for tested memory on the MBP 2010 models.

Thanks in advance!

 

You need not buy memory that says it's specifically for Apple machines. This is pretty much exactly the same as the stuff you linked to, should work just fine in your Mac, and is cheaper.

 

Pretty much anything that is DDR3 and comes in a 204-pin SODIMM should work for your laptop. Just find something that is from a reputable brand and is competitively priced.

 

let me prefer back you to this thread: http://forum.notebookreview.com/apple-mac-os-x/498082-8gb-ram-umbp.html#post6457339

 

Thanks for that link. I did read it, but the original poster in that thread was referring to the 2008/2009 MBP models. In that thread it seemed like those models don't handle memory higher than 6 GB total, if I read them correctly.

 

I am also interested in this, seeing as the memory with 1333 MHz speed is only $10 dollar more expensive is there a significant speed improvement over the 1066 speedy ones?

 

For the Core 2 Duo processors like the one in my MBP 13", I doubt that the faster speed will make a difference since the processors FSB works at 1033 MHz. Also, the CAS latency of the 1333 MHz sticks is slower than the 1033 MHz sticks.

CAS latency - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Of course, if you are of the overclocking variety then the faster memory will certainly help as you won't have to over-volt the memory sticks to keep up with the CPU. For a laptop though, I dare not try it .