New Macbook Pro 15 Inch RAM Question
So the new Macbook Pro (Non Retina version) comes with 8GB of RAM in the faster model. It doesn't give the option to upgrade. Does it recognize more? Or is 8GB the limit?
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Sorry Kappy.
8GB is the limit if you buy it from Apple.
Go to OWC or Crucial if you want to go with 16GB.
If you want to buy it elsewhere, make sure you get 1600MHz at 1.3 to 1.35 Volts. Don't get the PC version of 1.5volts. You might or might not run into issues.
Kappy,
The 2012 non-Retina MBPs can't be upgraded to 16GB of RAM?
Clinton
That's for the Retina model. The question was about non-Retinas. Those are limited to 8 GBs, I believe.
Note the question: So the new Macbook Pro (Non Retina version)
According to Apple they are limited to 8 GBs.
That is basically my question.
My 27-inch iMac claims that 16GB (4x4GB) is the max RAM, and that is the max you can configure to order with Apple. But unofficial specs state that it can easily recognize 4x8GB and utilize 32GB of RAM.
So I just wanted to know. I can buy it from Apple with the stock 8GB, but then aftermarket it up to 16GB?
Here's the link from Crucial for the RAM you need.
Put it this way, if you want to upgrade to 16GB via Apple, then Kappy is right, you can't.
But if you go aftermarket, then you can.
And OWC has them as well. I think that the kits from both Crucial and OWC are around $160, so I'd go with Crucial (personal preference).
Clinton
Hey Clinton....
What's up? Haven't seen you here for a while....
Kappy, how are you enjoying the weather in Vancouver?
Cheers to all.
@ Alendrix, Enjoy your new MB Pro.
If you go aftermarket then you do so at your own risk. Lots of users buy and install RAM that simply doesn't work then come here to look for solutions. Apple will not provide any support because they stand by their position that the configuration is neither tested nor supported by Apple.
This may be important to know before jumping off. Crucial memory products are no better than any other nor will they honor Apple's warranty. YMMV
Doing well... glad to see that Crucial has updated their database for the new models - good link!
Clinton
I would say yes. The probable reason why Apple only offers 8GB is because they may not have tested more but I think it's safe to say that it will take 16GB of RAM. I'm on a late 13" MBP and I have 16GB of RAM in this machine, it recognized and worked just fine. They have them for the new models as well on Crucial, OWC and probably a few others as well I say go for it if that's what you want/need.
New Macbook Pro 15 Inch RAM Question