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So I need to buy 2x2gb 200 pin SO-DIMMs for a 2007 macbook (Calistoga). The problem is that I need to have the upgrade done this evening so I don't have time to shop around a lot. Does anyone know of a good place west of the city or should I just bite the bullet and hope the kid at best buy knows enough to get me the right DIMMs?
 
try tigerdirect.ca, they have a store just behind sherway gardens, they tend to carry a lot of this stuff...they have another store further west in burlington too...
 
if you didn't smoke so much dope, you wouldn't lose your memory, remember hearing that before?
 
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I looked at the apple website just to check the specs and they were selling 2gb sticks for $100!! Not a chance.

I checked the Tigerdirect website tho. The have a 800MHz 2gb stick for 29.99 and a 667MHz stick for 39.99. The computer has a 667 MHz FSB but it's my understanding that the 800MHz stick will work just fine. Are there any techies out there that can confirm this? I don't want to spend $20 for nothing.
 
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I looked at the apple website just to check the specs and they were selling 2gb sticks for $100!! Not a chance.

I checked the Tigerdirect website tho. The have a 800MHz 2gb stick for 29.99 and a 667MHz stick for 39.99. The computer has a 667 MHz FSB but it's my understanding that the 800MHz stick will work just fine. Are there any techies out there that can confirm this? I don't want to spend $20 for nothing.
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faster speed is fine, it will run at the computer speed. what is important is that it is pc2 ddr2 notebook ram.
 
1: Canadacomputers.com
2: NCIX.com (Now have stores in Mississauga, Markham, and Scarborough)
3. Tigerdirect.ca

Personally never been a big fan of tigerdirect because they sell so much refurb garbage. However, they are around the same price as the other 2.
 
Went to Tigerdirect and got a NIB 2gb 800MHz DIMM for $30. In case anyone is interested (and I'm sure you're not) a macbook with a 667 MHz FSB will accept ONE 800MHz stick.....NOT two. You need to keep one 667 in there or the system will not recognize the ram. I have no idea why but it won't. So my gf's macbook is now running 2.5gb lol. She's happy and my pro is running 8gb so I don't care!!
Thanks for the help everyone!!!
 
I wish I could tell you. I went snooping in some mac forums and saw the same issue a few times. apparently macs are fussy.....who knew lol lol
 
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I wish I could tell you. I went snooping in some mac forums and saw the same issue a few times. apparently macs are fussy.....who knew lol lol
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I've seen all sorts of issues with various brands, i've seen where certain computers will crash if you put the same brand of ram in both slots.
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