even though the modules shipped weren't compatible with my system.
How was that their fault to begin with?
even though the modules shipped weren't compatible with my system.
MacBook and MacBook Pro 'Unibody' Models
OWC tested to support Maximum Memory of 6.0GB:
- MacBook 13.3" 2.0GHz (All)
- MacBook 13.3" 2.4GHz (All)
- MacBook Pro 15" 2.4GHz (All)
- MacBook Pro 15" 2.53GHz model w/ExpressCard Slot (Late 2008)
- MacBook Pro 15" 2.8GHz model w/ExpressCard Slot (Late 2008)
6.0GB(2.0GB + 4.0GB Kit) PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMM 204 Pin PC3-8500 Memory Upgrade Kit for Late 2008, Early 2009, Early 2010 MacBook, MacBook Pro "Unibody" Models, 2009/2010 Mac mini, 2009 iMac Models. Lifetime Warranty. (OWC8566DDR3S6GP)
Chache,
Can you post the exact specs of the Crucial DIMMs you used? If you are inclined can you post the vendor too? I want to compare prices with OWC and consider this upgrade for my MBP 5,1
Thanks for your post.
I upgraded my MacBook 5,1 to 8GB as well. Works great so far. Screenshot in attachment.
The current thought is that an EFI update allows the full 8Gb to be used, over the older limit of 6Gb. Note that the Mac Mini (Late 2009) also supports 8Gb RAM.
Would be fun to follow that trend of thought to its source. Mactracker reveals that while MB/MBP5,1 have EFI updates, the Mac Mini (Late 2009) doesn't need one. However, the said updates only "eliminate(s) the noise made by the optical disk drive during wake from sleep". Undocumented update features, maybe?
Got my 8 gigs installed earlier this week on a late 2008 MBP 5,1.
Haven't had any issue's with it so far. Got it for $84 from newegg.
Kinda hope'n I would notice a bigger difference but maybe I should format the drive and start fresh.
Got my 8 gigs installed earlier this week on a late 2008 MBP 5,1.
Haven't had any issue's with it so far. Got it for from newegg.
Kinda hope'n I would notice a bigger difference but maybe I should format the drive and start fresh.
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Probably the case. I know my company sneaks fixes in all the time, I wouldn't put it past Apple.
In any case, I just put 8 Gb of new RAM into my MacBook 5,1 and it's working great!
I upgraded my MacBook 5,1 to 8GB as well. Works great so far. Screenshot in attachment.
Again relying on Mactracker, the March 2009 2.66/2.93GHz MBP5,1s were the first 15-inchers capable of taking 8GB of RAM. Which model are you running, btw?