16 gb of ram in my macbook?

[arven1231]

Hello,
I uderstand that some macbook pros (specs will be down below) can be upgraded to 16 gb even though apple says other wise but i was wondering if my macbook can handle it because it's a special order mac (one of the features it has is 750 gb of solid state storage but thats the main difference) my specs are 2.9 GHz Intel core i7, and the memory is 8gb 1600 MHz DDR3.
I wanted to know your guys opinion before i purchased two 8 gb ram cards.
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These macs can be upgraded to 16 gb of ram
MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 15-inch 2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 15-inch 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 15-inch 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 15-inch 2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 15-inch 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 17-inch 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 17-inch 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 17-inch 2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 17-inch 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i7

 

[jdphoto]

Hello,
I uderstand that some macbook pros (specs will be down below) can be upgraded to 16 gb even though apple says other wise but i was wondering if my macbook can handle it because it's a special order mac (one of the features it has is 750 gb of solid state storage but thats the main difference) my specs are 2.9 GHz Intel core i7, and the memory is 8gb 1600 MHz DDR3.
I wanted to know your guys opinion before i purchased two 8 gb ram cards.
_______________________________________________________________
These macs can be upgraded to 16 gb of ram
MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 15-inch 2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 15-inch 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 15-inch 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 15-inch 2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 15-inch 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 17-inch 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 17-inch 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 17-inch 2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
MacBook Pro 17-inch 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i7

What model of macbook pro do you have? (ex. 15-inch, Late 2012) Also retina or non retina?

 

[Bruno09]

Hello,

which model of Mac ?

From your spec. I guess it's a Macbook Pro 13" Mid 2012, model identifier 9,2, right ?

This model accepts up to 16 GB.

Maximum Memory 16 GB (Actual) 8 GB (Apple)
Memory Slots 2 - 204-pin PC3-12800 (1600 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

(source : Mactracker)

(NB : you can not upgrade the RAM on Retina models)

 

[maflynn]

If its retina, then you cannot upgrade your ram, since its soldered.

If its fairly new and not retina, then you should be able too

 

[GGJstudios]

You can find specs on all Apple products, including maximum RAM:

• By visiting EveryMac.com: Actual Maximum RAM
• By selecting your model on the Crucial Memory Advisor™ Tool to find RAM information
• By using Mactracker
• By entering your serial number here to find specs for your model. (Be aware that some models can use more RAM than Apple shows. Check EveryMac to verify actual usable RAM.)

 

[saturnotaku]

Hello,
(one of the features it has is 750 gb of solid state storage but thats the main difference)

This implies to me that you have a model with the Retina display. If that's the case, you are out of luck as far as upgrades go as the RAM is soldered on to the logic board.

 

[GGJstudios]

This implies to me that you have a model with the Retina display. If that's the case, you are out of luck as far as upgrades go as the RAM is soldered on to the logic board.

The 2.9GHz i7 appeared in both a retina and non-retina MBP. The 750GB SSD could have been added by the OP in the non-retina model. I don't recall if there was a 750GB option for the retina MBP in 2012.

 

[SL4VE]

your list is inaccurate, most i5 or i7 cannot be upgraded especially if their retina than you cannot.

 

[GGJstudios]

your list is inaccurate, most i5 or i7 cannot be upgraded especially if their retina than you cannot.

Not true. All of those processors listed also appeared in non-retina MBPs.

 

[saturnotaku]

I don't recall if there was a 750GB option for the retina MBP in 2012.

The Retina could be ordered with a 768 GB SSD. There was no 750 GB SSD option from the factory on non-Retina models. "Special-order Mac" infers a BTO.

 

[arven1231]

I believe My MacBook pro is mid 2012 not a retina

P.S. thanks for all the replies

 

[Bruno09]

Go to /about this Mac, "more infos".

The answer to your question depends on what exact model you have.

 

[arven1231]

Go to /about this Mac, "more infos".

The answer to your question depends on what exact model you have.

my specs are 2.9 GHz Intel core i7, and the memory is 8gb 1600 MHz DDR3. It's not a retina and it's mid 2012

 

[Bruno09]

----> Macbook Pro 13" Mid 2012, model identifier : 9,2

Maximum Memory : 16 GB (Actual) 8 GB (Apple)
Memory Slots : 2 - 204-pin PC3-12800 (1600 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

(source : Mactracker)

 

[GGJstudios]

my specs are 2.9 GHz Intel core i7, and the memory is 8gb 1600 MHz DDR3. It's not a retina and it's mid 2012

This is your model: Apple MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.9 13" Mid-2012 Specs

 

[arven1231]

Thanks guys for your help it means allot

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This is your model: Apple MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.9 13" Mid-2012 Specs

Yes

 

[yjchua95]

Thanks guys for your help it means allot

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Yes

All models that were built in 2011 or later support 16GB.

 

[gr8tfly]

Mid-2012 13" non Retina: definitely will take two 8 GB SODIMMs DDR3 1600 MHz. (16 GB per MacTracker, or you can also check Crucial's configurator at their site if you need further conformation).

Just did that very thing with bro-in law's new machine (along with 512 Crucial SSD MX100). Bought Crucial 16 GB RAM kit from Amazon for $134 just about a week ago (actuall on Black Friday, because I remember seeing I got another $15 off the 512 GB Crucial SSD).

 

[mohawkapple]

Can anybody tell me if this would work in my mid 2012 macbook pro? thanks

 

[yjchua95]

Can anybody tell me if this would work in my mid 2012 macbook pro? thanks

Yes, but it'll run at reduced speeds.

Mid-2012 and later Macs should use 1600MHz RAM.

 

[mohawkapple]

Darn, guess I'll have to take a ride out there again and exchange them.. Thanks for the reply!

 

[mohawkapple]

Went out and bought this one, hope this one will work?
X2 $54.99

 

[Jeff R]

Went out and bought this one, hope this one will work?
X2 $54.99

Go for 16GB RAM lol!

 

[ixxx69]

Went out and bought this one, hope this one will work?
X2 $54.99

I didn't read the whole thread carefully, but don't you already have 8GB installed? You just bought a 8GB kit to replace your existing 8GB?

 

[Jeff R]

I didn't read the whole thread carefully, but don't you already have 8GB installed? You just bought a 8GB kit to replace your existing 8GB?

Mohawkapple is not the OP