Q: How much RAM can I upgrade my Macbook to?

i using OS x 10.9.2 now

Despite other reports I upgraded a Macbook 2009 5,2 with 2x4GB 800MHz (PC2-6400). The results work perfectly well, the system is reporting the DIMMs correctly and shows 8GB.

This upgrade was from 4GB. I also upgraded the disk to a 240GB SSD. The system is running Mavericks 10.9.2

It was not very usable in the previous setup, lots of spinning balls. Now it screams - very nice even with iPhoto!

Highly recommended!

Hi there,

I would like to know what would be the limit of RAM to upgrade my computer:

Model Name:          MacBook Pro

  Model Identifier:          MacBookPro11,1

  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:          MBP111.0138.B03

  SMC Version (system):          2.16f58

  Serial Number (system):          C0******GYY

  Hardware UUID:          ******

Thanks!

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You have a Retina model, the RAM can not be upgraded.

Hi,

Do you know the maximum memory I can put in this? I have 8GB already but hope there is a way of upgrading to at least 16. Problem is Da Vinci will not work with 8GB and really don't want to buy a new mac here is my stats:

According to following document, your MacBook Pro can upgrade till 8GB(1066MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM).

http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/?search_keywords=MacBookPro5,2

Ok thanks, just as I thought, I thought there might be some work around as it is quite an annoyingly small amount of RAM. I have bought a new battery, a new SSD and now I am hindered at the last hurdle of making my MBP amazing.

I have a MBP 17" mid 2009 5,2 (Mavericks 10.9.4).

I upgraded from 4 to 8 GB of RAM. Made a big difference in speed.

I have read on the net (but can no longer find where I read it, perhaps ifixit.com) that this model of MBP can now make use of 2 8GB RAM modules.

Has anyone tried this and if so, has it worked?

I'm wondering if I can upgrade my Macbook Pro 13'' (not Retina) Ram, I currently have 8gb installed and I'm just thinking if it's possible to upgrade to 16gb. The specs of my mac are:

Model Name: MacBook Pro

  Model Identifier: MacBookPro9,2

  Processor Name: Intel Core i7

  Processor Speed: 2.9 GHz

  Number of Processors: 1

  Total Number of Cores: 2

  L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB

  L3 Cache: 4 MB

  Memory: 8 GB

  Boot ROM Version: MBP91.00D3.B09

  SMC Version (system): 2.2f44

It would be much appreciated to know as I am new to the OS and would love the extra ram. Thanks!

Your post states that the MacBook 6,1 (Late 2009) can take 8 GB of ram, however Apples page here MacBook: How to remove or install memory states that it can only take 2GB per slot, 4GB total.

The Crucial website also only shows 2GB sticks of RAM available for the MacBook 6,1

It's a shame because my Macbook is always close to RAM being maxed out even without any heavy programs running. I have 4GB already.

EDIT** I just found a website that states this:

So that is very cool, and looks like I was wrong and your list is correct @frederic1943

How much RAM can I upgrade my Macbook Pro to.  Crucial website offers 16, but Mac site says up to 8.  What happens if you upgrade higher than "recommended" amt.  I am running at 2.5 to 3.5 with hardly any systems running, so not sure upgrading to 8 will be enough.  Thanks

Model Name: MacBook Pro 

Model Identifier: MacBookPro9,2 

Processor Name: Intel Core i5 

Processor Speed: 2.5 GHz 

Number of Processors: 1 

Total Number of Cores: 2 

L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB 

L3 Cache: 3 MB 

Memory: 4 GB

I tried to find an answer for MacBook Pro 8,2 but didn't see one.  Sorry if I am duplicating a question.

How much memory will my MacBook Pro hold?  I want to upgrade to the latest OS

MacBook Pro 8,2

2.2 GHz Intel Core i7

15 inch early 2011

13333MHz DDR3 two 2GB SO-DIMMs of 333 MHz DDR SDRAM; supports up to 8 GB

Thanks

Silverfox

Hi @HaraldS,

one question: do you own the 2,0 or 2,13 GHz?

Thanks!