Q: MacBook Pro Supports 16GB Ram

Hello everyone,

First of all I would like to thank you all for this great information (especially KTGHowie). I have a 15-inch, Late 2011, Macbook Pro (currently using 2x2GB DDR3) and wanting to upgrade to 16GB DDR3 for graphic design purposes. After reading all of your messages I did some research about what to buy and this is the best price I could find, and exactly the same specs I currently use in my Macbook Pro. http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3-10600-204-Pin-Notebook-CT2KIT102464BF1339/dp/B 005LAYH3K/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1391223019&sr=1-3&keywords=crucia l+1333mhz+ddr3

This is what I will order and try. I will get back to you once it's done.

Droog

rDroog,

That's the RAM that I have in my 15-inch Late 2011 - I just purchased through Crucial. Looks as if you can save about $20 in ordering from Amazon rather than Crucial.

Good luck,

Clinton

Hi guys:

Very nice information. I'm using a MBP mid 2011 and I'm runing VM to run Revit 2013, but the VM is taking to much of my computer capacity and speed and the program is not responding the way it should do. So, you think I can upgrade to 16 GB ram memory (wich kind and speed is the better?) and SSD. Well this is my MBP info:

Your image posted indicates you have a 13-inch, Mid 2010 MacBook Pro (not mid 2011). I don't know if it's smart to upgrade to 16GB DDR3 because I can't find it on Crucial's website for sale. I looked up your memory specs on the Apple Support website and it says you have 2X2GB PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 MHz type RAM. They do allow the 2X4GB upgrade on your MBP, just like on my late 2011 MBP. I read a lot of people run the 16GB on a late 2011 model so I recently ordered the 16GB DDR3 10600 Kit from Crucial and I should receive this soon. As of a recommendation for your older MBP however, I would go up to 8GB -- not 16GB. If you do try the 16GB kit make sure you go with the specs mentioned before.

MrDroog,

Did you use the Crucial System Scanner app to make sure that you ordered the right RAM? I love Crucial - I use their RAM and have two of their SSDs.

Clinton

estton.

OWC has specific RAM for 13" mid-2010 models - but the computer has to have some sort of update. I would suggest that you contact OWC to see if your unit meets the specs for the 16GB of RAM.

Good luck,

Clinton

I actually did not until just now. The output was the same as I thought what I needed. Funny how they recommended 16GB instead of the max 8GB Apple recommends. I ordered the RAM from Amazon instead of the official website though -- shouldn't be any different!

Yeah, I have the same machine and 16GB of Crucial RAM. I ordered mine directly from Crucial but Amazon, when they have it in stock, does have better prices.

Clinton

Sorry for the typing error (it's mid 2010). Thank;s for your advice, I think it willl be smarter for me to take the 2x4 GB memory ram. Maybe I should find an early or late 2012 MBP and make the so much needed  improvements that I want. If you know where I can find one (in a nice condition) let me know. Thak;s again.

Check out the deals on the refurbs here -> http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac. Come with full one-year warranty which can be extended to three years with AppleCare.

Clinton

OK everyone, I just installed the 16GB kit I ordered from Amazon and it works WONDERFUL.. so far.

Hello I write for the first time here.

I have a Macbook Pro 13-inch, Early 2011 Processor 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 Memory 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3.

I want to make him an upgrade to 16 GB RAM.

From what I read it can be done on this model.

I would like to buy two plates of this model: http://www.cel.ro/memorii-laptop/memorie-laptop-kingston-8gb-ddr3-1333mhz-cl9-no n_ecc-l/

I am ok?

Can i order? It will match the?

Thanks

NO...Kingston Value Ram rarely if ever works in a Mac.

Thanks for the response.

Why does not this model? Because the company? Because they have the same A frequent ...

http :/ / www.cel.ro/memorii-laptop/memorie-laptop-corsair-8gb-ddr3-1333mhz-cl9-mac-l/

They fit? They are about $ 90 apiece

There are several ram makers/models that do not work with Macs because the timing and latency (cycles it take before they can refresh) are not strict enough to meet the Mac's reuirements.  Those are made for PCs which are very loose in their requirements.

Ram such as Kingston Value Ram, Corsair Vengeance Ram, PKNY Ram, are very difficult to use in a Mac.

The most reliable sources for memory are OWC, http://www.macsales.com and Crucial, http://www.crucial.com they test their ram products to be sure they will work in a Mac.