Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Max RAM Black Macbook 2.0 Core 2 Duo

T

tensix

macrumors newbie
Original poster
I know that Apple lists this model as only being able to use 2 GB of RAM and other have reported that it will utilize 3.3 GB RAM if you put 2 x 2 GB chips in it. I first put a 2 GB chip and a 1 GB chip and the "about this mac page" showed 3 GB RAM. I then decided to put 2 x 2 GB chips in and the "about this mac page" shows 4 GB. If it is only utilizing 3.3 GB then would it show 3.3 GB RAM or do I have a freak of nature blackbook?
 
Here's how you sort it out:

1. Core Solo/Core Duo MacBook = 2 gb max.
2. Core 2 Duo with Calistoga chipset = 3.2 gb addressable from 4 gb installed.
3. Core 2 Duo with Santa Rosa chipset = 6 gb.
4. Core 2 Duo with Nvidia 9400M chipset = 6 gb.
 
tensix said:
I know that Apple lists this model as only being able to use 2 GB of RAM and other have reported that it will utilize 3.3 GB RAM if you put 2 x 2 GB chips in it. I first put a 2 GB chip and a 1 GB chip and the "about this mac page" showed 3 GB RAM. I then decided to put 2 x 2 GB chips in and the "about this mac page" shows 4 GB. If it is only utilizing 3.3 GB then would it show 3.3 GB RAM or do I have a freak of nature blackbook?
Click to expand...

No, its a normal behavior. Some MacBooks that were developed will see 4GB RAM, but will only be able to address/use 3.25 or 3.5 GB RAM.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back