New/more ram shouldnt do anything like you are describing. Instead, I have a feeling it has something to do with other programs that you have installed that simply do not like youtube and its scripts.

Which web browser are you running? Have you tried running different ones to see whether the problem occurs in them, as well? Give that a try and let me know how it goes.

Cogi

BUT my issue is, while I”m streaming some content over websites (e.g. Youtube etc), my fans go off much louder than it should and it’s as if the MBP would take off soon and fly off my desk!!

Is this a regular occurrence?

Cheers!

There are two distinct reasons why I put in 4GB of RAM rather than 3GB: 1. I like speed and the marginal cost for another 2GB of RAM is small. The Intel chipset in the newer Macbook Pros can handle 4GB of RAM with ease. 2. I read, in a number of places, that it was a bad idea to mix/match ram. I should have the same amount of RAM, from the same manufacturer in both DIMM slots. It is possible that had I mixed/matched, my computer would not have worked. I would rather be safe than sorry, especially when the cost is low.

On your ebay point, I could re-sell my old 2GB of RAM on ebay but a) I doubt I could get much for it considering how much 2GB of NEW RAM would cost. b) I am planning on putting the old RAM into my old laptop.