I bought the G.Skill because of the great deal and I started getting kernel panics so I returned it. I will be getting the Kingston next.
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1600MHz works and runs at 1600 MacBook Pro 2011
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I bought the G.Skill because of the great deal and I started getting kernel panics so I returned it. I will be getting the Kingston next.
Can you please run in 32 bit? Everyone else here is using that, and a 64 bit variant of the benchmarks may produce artificially higher scores
As of now, 1333Mhz CL 9 is the most stable and fastest RAM according to these forums, using the 32 bit variant of Geekbench.
Just finished installing the HyperX and my overall scores have increased. The results are as following.
Stock (4gb 1333) - 5941
G. Skill (8gb 1333) - 6023
HyperX (8gb 1600) - 6155
Stock (4gb 1333) - 5941
G. Skill (8gb 1333) - 6023
HyperX (8gb 1600) - 6155
So you confirm that the HyperX 1600(2x4G) can be installed in MacBook 2011 13" 2.3 i5 without any problem?
I am considering to purchase...
Yes it works fine. Im using 1600mhz Kingston ram and its been running 4 days or so on mine.
It does work, but the cpu doesn't seem to not be taking full advantage of the 1600 speed. The speed is limited to 1333.
Today I called Kingston just for *****$ & giggles about the HyperX in the 13" i5. The sales people said it will work. Just like it states on their website. However one of the reps transferred me to tech support and the gentleman was honest. He stated that the i5 can only handle 1333 since it's limited by the cpu. Even though this is the Sandy Bridge processor it will read it and utilize it to it's full potential. However the scores are roughly around 1333. So in conclusion the 13" i5 & i7 can use the memory, however don't expect the performance as the quad core MBP. If you have money to burn then HyperX is good for you 13" MBP owners. You will get the best memory you can buy right now and have your benchmarks go up a few hundred points. Not the thousands you would be getting if your cpu can take full advantage of it.
They will register at 1600, they just won't run at 1600. Only 2.2 and 2.3ghz quad i7 processors can run the memory at "full" speed. However, this won't matter, as you won't even notice the difference 99% of the time.
All that aside, Kingston is known to make some of the best quality memory chips. You can't go wrong with them.
The 1600 does seem faster than the 1333. But to each is own if you want to pay the price difference.
I've got a 15" MacBook Pro 2.2GHz in the mail and am debating whether or not I want to throw down the additional cash for a RAM upgrade. I'm going to be mostly web browsing (15+ tabs at any given time) on it and Photoshopping on it, occasionally running Win7 via Boot Camp or Parallels, and occasionally gaming under both OSes. I know the 8GB is a gonna be a huge bonus in Parallels, but I'm thinking it'll be a waste otherwise.
Those of you running 1600 MHz RAM in the 2.2 GHz or 2.3 GHz machines: is the speed increase over 1333 MHz noticeable in everyday tasks? Application launch times, responsiveness, and the like?
Thanks.
Those of you running 1600 MHz RAM in the 2.2 GHz or 2.3 GHz machines: is the speed increase over 1333 MHz noticeable in everyday tasks? Application launch times, responsiveness, and the like?
Thanks.
I can confirm Patriot 1600Mhz SO-DIMM's work in the MBP 17 2.3Ghz.
This is what I bought and installed in my brand new 2.3 last night
http://www.frys.com/product/6544743?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
I'm replacing a 2.6Ghz BTO 2008 (early) 17 MBP.
This is what I bought and installed in my brand new 2.3 last night
http://www.frys.com/product/6544743?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
I'm replacing a 2.6Ghz BTO 2008 (early) 17 MBP.
i just installed these too. BUT the system says 1333MHz. they are not recognized in system profiles as 1600MHz
disappointment. 2011 2.3GHz 15"
how did you guys make it run at 1600MHz as i see in the screen shots ?
hello!!!
my friend is giving me an awesome deal on the 8gb hyper x ram. i also made sure not to get the "8GX" version.
the only difference is, hes selling me the plug in play version.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104257
my question is, i have a 13" i5 and i know its going to underclock to 1333 from the 1600 but i was wondering if its HARMFUL to the machine that im running ram thats clocked higher than what the machine can handle. any long term drawbacks?
i figured i could remove the ram and use it in 2-3 years when new macbooks can take full advantage of it right now. plus, hes selling it to me for 85.
my friend is giving me an awesome deal on the 8gb hyper x ram. i also made sure not to get the "8GX" version.
the only difference is, hes selling me the plug in play version.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104257
my question is, i have a 13" i5 and i know its going to underclock to 1333 from the 1600 but i was wondering if its HARMFUL to the machine that im running ram thats clocked higher than what the machine can handle. any long term drawbacks?
i figured i could remove the ram and use it in 2-3 years when new macbooks can take full advantage of it right now. plus, hes selling it to me for 85.
What if the future MacBooks use lower power instead of the 1.5v that they currently use?
yikes. never thought about that. So would you say this is a bad deal than?
I was just curious if running 1600 ram on a 1333 clock machine would be any way harmful to the machine. short term and long term wise.
I have the same concern. Is it safe? Will it harm the laptop in any way if you were run 1600 on a 1333 machine?
Yes it is. When you put in faster RAM then the machine can handle, it will reduce the speed to what it can handle. But from what is out there, the new 2.2 and 2.3 i7s can handle the 1600 mhz. I'll be putting mine in this weekend.
1333mhz or 1600mhz
I bought a 15" Macbook Pro 2.3Ghz i7 Sandy Bridge the day it came out a few months ago. However, since I bought it in the Apple Store, the mbp came with 4gb of 1333mhz ram. I am definitely upgrading the 4 to 8 but I don't know if I should get 1600mhz or 1333mhz. The price between the two are insignificant to me and I just want the fastest system possible. I also plan on upgrading the 750gb to a solid state drive in the future. Will there be any advantage to getting the 1600mhz or should I just stick to the 1333? I would like to know asap because as soon as I get a response, I'm gonna place the order.
Thanks,
Sam
p.s. I would really appreciate it if someone could send me a link to a working version of the RAM for me to buy. Preferably Newegg or Amazon.
p.s.s. What is the difference between http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104257 and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104253 ?
I bought a 15" Macbook Pro 2.3Ghz i7 Sandy Bridge the day it came out a few months ago. However, since I bought it in the Apple Store, the mbp came with 4gb of 1333mhz ram. I am definitely upgrading the 4 to 8 but I don't know if I should get 1600mhz or 1333mhz. The price between the two are insignificant to me and I just want the fastest system possible. I also plan on upgrading the 750gb to a solid state drive in the future. Will there be any advantage to getting the 1600mhz or should I just stick to the 1333? I would like to know asap because as soon as I get a response, I'm gonna place the order.
Thanks,
Sam
p.s. I would really appreciate it if someone could send me a link to a working version of the RAM for me to buy. Preferably Newegg or Amazon.
p.s.s. What is the difference between http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104257 and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104253 ?
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The blue one that is out of stock is the older version. The newer version is the one that people are getting and proves to work.