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    Mushkin or A-DATA RAM

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by GP-SE, Jul 14, 2011.

  1. GP-SE

    GP-SE Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys, I want to upgrade to 8gb of ram, my two choices are:
    Newegg.com - ADATA Supreme Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Laptop Memory Model AD3S1333C4G9-2
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    Newegg.com - Mushkin Enhanced Essentials 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Dual Channel Kit Laptop Memory Model 996644

    as these are available locally.
    anyone have experience with these brands in MacBook Pro's?
    Also the A-DATA is 1333mhz 9-9-24 timings, I'm assuming since I have a 2010 MBP that it will run at 1066mhz 7-7-20?
    The Mushkin reviews are 50/50 for MBP owners, some say it works fine, other's say no boot, or kernel panics. A-DATA has no reviews by mac owners.
     
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    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    whichever is cheaper, it doesnt matter, it will downclock inevitably
     
    Karamazovmm, Jul 14, 2011
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    the a-data is cheaper, just wanted to make sure it was compatible.
     
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    GP-SE, Jul 14, 2011
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