Hi,
I have a Macbook Pro 15-inch, 2.53GHz, Mid 2009 with 4GB RAM running on Yosemite 10.10.2. I want to upgrade my RAM to 8GB total. In the current market I'm unable to find PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 MHz type RAM, only PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 MHz type RAM is available.
My question is will my mac run properly if I install 2x4GB Crucial PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 MHz type RAM?
Thanks.
MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)
It might or it might not. The problem is very fast RAM often requires latency to work with the computer. Without the latency pulses the RAM is unable to sync up with the computer's memory bus. I found modules for your model here: Apple MacBook Pro Memory - Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 15" MC118LL-A - DMS.
I have dealt with DataMem for well over 25 years. They are an exceptionally reliable vendor.
Unfortunately I'm in Thailand. I do not have access to US markets. Hence the problem.
I don't know what your sources there would be. All I can tell you is you can give it a try. Either it works or it doesn't. Be sure the vendor has a reasonable return policy just in case.
My local supplier has it in stock, and on line:
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_326_327_608&item_id=036 583
They have told me they ship anywhere. But why not ask....
Using a 2x4GB PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 MHz type RAM on 15-inch, 2.53GHz, Mid 2009
