hi guys,
would you recommend upgrading mac book pro mid 2012 (pre retina) to 2x8gb ram or is it best to keep to max 2x4gb ram?
has anyone done it successfully?
I see apple recommend max 2x4gb ram.
crucial say it can be done (and even emailed them) and when model chosen they recommend an option of 2x8gb ram.
also any recommendations on which manufacture to best purchase with?
cheers.
MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.14
OWC also has a UK partner:
https://www.megamac.com/collections/owc
Also try Crucial UK.
I know of several of our senior contributors with that model who are successfully running 2x8GB from OWC.
To do this you must use either Crucial or OWC because when you go over Apple's outdated RAM specs, you need quality RAM. I trust no other brands/vendors. "ValueRAM" from Kingston and Corsair have been very spotty in function since 2006 when Apple switched to Intel processors. A number of posters had serious issues that went away when PNY RAM was removed and replaced with Crucial or OWC RAM.
Not the place to cut corners, IMHO.
OWC also has a UK partner:
https://www.megamac.com/collections/owc
Also try Crucial UK.
I know of several of our senior contributors with that model who are successfully running 2x8GB from OWC.
To do this you must use either Crucial or OWC because when you go over Apple's outdated RAM specs, you need quality RAM. I trust no other brands/vendors. "ValueRAM" from Kingston and Corsair have been very spotty in function since 2006 when Apple switched to Intel processors. A number of posters had serious issues that went away when PNY RAM was removed and replaced with Crucial or OWC RAM.
Not the place to cut corners, IMHO.
I have the same MBP and upgraded mine to 2 X 4 GB and an SSD (instead of the super slow 5400 rpm spinning drive) and it has been working great. Also bought at OWC - I checked their international shipping rates with a "fake" made up order and it did not appear to be that expensive. Another good choice for RAM is Crucial (direct, not a reseller who sells "bargain" versions).
Visit OWC where you can provide your hardware info, and they will show you what upgrades you can do: both memory and drives.
Sorry. You did not mention you were in the UK. OWC will ship internationally but that may be too expensive. However, OWC's site can help you choose the right upgrades. You will just need to hunt for a local source.
No there is not. You may or may not, whichever you prefer. The terms do include not to reveal personal information, so mine only has "US" - I could be more specific (and am occasionally, in the lounge), but I prefer being quite "anonymous" online.
I'm looking for UK online stores preferably but will look at this store.
i'll look at that.
i assumed my profile showed my location.
cheers.
yeah have the ssd drive from crucial installed and was curious upgrading to 8gb ram be worth while?
was on crucial site and suppose they're good to go with either way.
Cheers Alan.
Unfortunately, the profile in your topic does not reveal geographic locations.
sorry Kappy
Not your fault. Nothing for which to apologize. Not even a really tiny deal.
Cheerio!
Kappy wrote:
Unfortunately, the profile in your topic does not reveal geographic locations.
I don't see it in jimmyjo's profile anyways. Is there a level requirement to have that in the profile?
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