MacBook Pro Supports 16GB Ram

Last question before I purchase!

Is it ok if I buy the 1600 ghz version or do I need to purchase the 1333 version for the 16gb ram?

Cheers!

Alessandro

alenyc

The 2011 models use 1333MHz modules and the 2012 models use 1600MHz models. Which model do you have (e.g., "15-inch Late 2011")?

Clinton

MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2011), OS Mavericks 10.9.4, 16GB Crucial RAM, Crucial M500 960GB SSD, 27” Apple Thunderbolt Display

Clinton,

I have a Late 2011 13''. I Go the 1333MHz Ram for it. My Computer has now been successfully updated with a Crucial M550 512GB SSD and 2 Crucial 8GB ram!

I've noticed 2 things happen:

a) My computer has gotten super fast!

b) I believe the battery may be draining a little faster. I ran an analysis and my battery current mac capacity is at 5230 mAh after 2 years of usage and (1003 cycles), which is pretty good. Is this because of the ram or the ssd install? I thought that doing so might extend the life of my battery?

Thanks for the help!

Alessandro

On this comment you refer to 2011 Macbook Pro. Mine is a mid-year 2012 and I have had 16 gb of ram (crucial) and it corupt. Crucial replaced it, and when I took to Apple they put it in and then when doind diagnosis, the tech took it out and said this mac is only for 8 gb. I had to make them put the 16 gb back into my machine. Hav eyou ever hear of this and could it be the 16 gb that is causing issue? I need the 16 gb for all the programs I run.

hi i have just purchased a macbook pro 2012 model, and i was wondering if i am able to upgrade he ram to 16gb and put an ssd in it without causing any problems.

many thanks

Go to Crucial's web site and run the hardware checker.
Mine is a mid to late 2012 and it runs 16gig

Hi, Are you still using your 16 G RAM on the late 2011 MBP. If yes, did it never cause any issues? if you no longer have the late 2011 MBP, for how long your computer lasted with that amount of RAM?

is it 15in?

SherwoodGirl wrote:

On this comment you refer to 2011 Macbook Pro. Mine is a mid-year 2012 and I have had 16 gb of ram (crucial) and it corupt. Crucial replaced it, and when I took to Apple they put it in and then when doind diagnosis, the tech took it out and said this mac is only for 8 gb. I had to make them put the 16 gb back into my machine. Hav eyou ever hear of this and could it be the 16 gb that is causing issue? I need the 16 gb for all the programs I run.

Apple specify a maximum of 8GB for your Mac, 16GB will often work but is neither recommended or supported by Apple.

alenyc wrote:

Clinton,

I have a Late 2011 13''. I Go the 1333MHz Ram for it. My Computer has now been successfully updated with a Crucial M550 512GB SSD and 2 Crucial 8GB ram!

I've noticed 2 things happen:

a) My computer has gotten super fast!

b) I believe the battery may be draining a little faster. I ran an analysis and my battery current mac capacity is at 5230 mAh after 2 years of usage and (1003 cycles), which is pretty good. Is this because of the ram or the ssd install? I thought that doing so might extend the life of my battery?

Thanks for the help!

Alessandro

More Ram needs more power (twice as much) and more disk space (for system files), an SSD uses less power than an HDD, so it's not a big increase.

I have macbook pro (non-retina mid 2012). One of my ram bank got broken. Currently I have it only running on 1x8 GB ram. I'm wondering about replacing it with 1x16GB ram. Does anyone know if 16 GB ram sticks are supported?

This reply may be a bit late but for anyone considering an upgrade of their 17 inch 2.5 Ghz Macbook Pro 8,3 (Late 2011) I would recommend using Crucial memory part number CT3327382. Their scanning tool gives another RAM model. But it is IMPERATIVE to be very specific. So in my case I hunted for 2.5 GHZ 17 inch Late 2011 Macbook Pro. There is an option for "17 inch Late 2011 Macbook Pro" selection. If you choose this, it will provide a different part number from what I have listed above.

Now for those techies who need detailed info. 16 GB was recognized (showed up in activity monitor and "About This Mac" click on "Memory"). I ran a Hardware test (upon startup, hold down the Option and "D" key simultaneously until you hear the chime). It passed the memory test. I then did a REMBER Test (download the Rember.dmg software and run it). REMBER allocated 10 Gb for testing, I did 5 loops (took about 2.5 to 3 hours to complete). You can configure the amount of loops to do. This utility does a complete and exhaustive test of the RAM. I figured that any failure will show up in about 5 loops. The software then provides a Report upon completion telling you if it detects any error. I have been testing this memory for about 4 consecutive days and so far no issues. Everything is smooth. I even opened up about 15 browsers using Safari and Chrome AND ran Microsoft Windows 7 64 bit using Parallels. I averaged about 10 Gb of memory usage, still had 6 Gb left over! Again, that part number from Crucial website is listed below. And in case someone is thinking of Corsair 6Gb, it did not work for me. I purchased from Newegg and had to return it. Newegg is always awesome. Never tried Macsales RAM from OWS, but I have seen good reviews on the internet. So that is another option. But their prices are at least 30-50 dollars more than Crucial. They use Hynix memory (South Korean RAM manufacturer). Crucial is the customer arm of MICRON and MICRON is an American Company, but of course, their RAM is manufactured in China.

Correction I meant Corsair 16GB not 6 Gb. And i did say I will Post the part number "below" so here it is

Crucial 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3L-1333 SODIMM Memory for Mac

CT3327382

Brand: Crucial

Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Series: Crucial

Form Factor: SODIMM

Capacity: 16GB kit (8GBx2)

Specs: DDR3L PC3L-10600 • CL=9 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3L-1333 • 1.35V • 1024Meg x 64 • lead free • halogen free • for Mac

I am little concerned here because official document says that Late 2011 supports 8 GB.

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201165

Here is my Specification:

Hardware Overview:

Model Name: MacBook Pro

Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,1

Processor Name: Intel Core i5

Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz

Number of Processors: 1

Total Number of Cores: 2

L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB

L3 Cache: 3 MB

Memory: 4 GB

Boot ROM Version: MBP81.0047.B2C

Can some please confirm ?

I am mulling of buying this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Corsair-16GB-2x8GB-Mac-1333MHz-DDR3-RAM-Apple-iMac-Ma cBook-Pro-SO-DIMM-Memory-/221090251906?hash=item337a018482:m:m2cpkct9Q8PVSMb2gVu g0FQ

Do not buy Corsair RAM, buy RAM either from OWC or Crucial