Alert icon
We're changing our privacy policy. This stuff matters.  Learn more  Dismiss

2.4 GHz MacBook Review: Intro and GPU (Part 1/4)

Loading...

Sign in or sign up now!
3,717
Loading...
Alert icon
Sign in or sign up now!
Alert icon

Uploaded by on Sep 21, 2008

Part 1 of an in-depth look at my 19-day old 2.4 GHz "Penryn" MacBook. CPU, GPU, and some advice for CrashIsGeek are covered here.

  • likes, 1 dislikes

Link to this comment:

Share to:

Uploader Comments (dell1032)

  • I think in his video he said that he used a lot of applications that use up RAM in programs like iMovie and stuff, and Office 2008 also uses a LOT of memory off. I'm just guessing this, but if he used up most of his memory, then most likely the GPU wouldn't function right at that point.I don't really remember if he said that it was at that point or just any time. He did mention in one of his videos that he doesn't turn off his MacBook for long periods of time.

  • It shouldn't make a difference. OS X has 'wired' RAM which is RAM allocated from the beginning for the VRAM, I/O devices, kernel and low-level processes, etc. 2 GB should be more than enough so really I don't see why he was having those sorts of issues. If upgrading to 4 GB helped him out then good for him. I wish him well. Peace.

  • Can anyone direct me to a site where i can get a 4gb ram kit for a good price. thanks in advance

  • newegg (dot) com

  • How can I find out if I have the Penryn chip?

  • One way to find out is to look at the amount of L2 Cache (in Hardware Overview) right when you open System Profiler. If you have either 3 MB or 6 MB of L2 cache, you have a Penryn processor.

Video Responses

see all

All Comments (19)

Sign In or Sign Up now to post a comment!
  • says 4 but you can make it recognize 6 just like the mbp of said year 08

    anyone who uses a mac lappy can tell you 2 is too little even for running a few browsers with flash or java. and by the way... why are you using a macbook if your a mega geek, look a performance per watt per $ ratings BEFORE you walk out the door next time nubcakes

  • asuhaushasu

    that only happened cause you are fucking idiot

    choose the right mac next time you motha

    fucker

  • he is using MacTracker, to give him info about every mac ever made

  • Ditto!

  • if you bring in any Mac more than three times for repairs, you then qualify to get a new replacement one for free!

  • what is the software showing the macbook stuff

  • How exactly did you get them to give you a new one?

  • So how much does this cost?

Loading...

0 / 00Unsaved Playlist Return to active list
    1. Your queue is empty. Add videos to your queue using this button:
      or sign in to load a different list.
    Loading...Loading...Saving...
    • Clear all videos from this list
    • Learn more