New user, with Macbook upgrade questions!!!

hello everyone,

using 13" black macbook macbook3,1 intel core 2 duo 2.2 ghz 1gb memory , 150gb hd, running os x 10.5.8.

went mac store inquire upgrading ram 4gb, hd , os either snow leopard or lion. suggested seagate sata 500gb 7200 rpm - 2.5" 16mb cache , 2 2gb 5300 667 ddr2 so-dimm apple ram @ close $500.00.

feel can find less expensive pricing on own , save on labor charges. not sure on best place buy ram, brands consider, stay away , brand , type of hd consider.

comments or appreciated!!

 

medic127 said: ↑

i feel can find less expensive pricing on own , save on labor charges. not sure on best place buy ram, brands consider, stay away from

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• apple not manufacture ram , charges more pay other reputable ram providers.
• some great sources mac-compatible ram owc, crucial , newegg.com.
• installation of user-installable parts such ram does not void apple warranty or applecare protection plan, unless damage in process.
  
  
• mr guide buying ram
• mr guide understanding intel mac ram
• mr guide matched ram on intel macs
  
• macbook: how remove or install memory

 

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