So tell me about the L3 shared Cache on this model? Is it 6MB or is it 8MB shared L3 -- seems everyone online and the experts at Apple are really confused about.
Thanks.
According to the app Mactracker the 2.5GHz should be CPU model 2860QM and on Intel's website it lists it as 8MB.
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oh, so apple's store site does have it wrong and is a typo for their refurb 2.5ghz 17" late 2011 then right? they list it having 6mb shared L3. hmmmmm.............
oh, so apple's store site does have it wrong and is a typo for their refurb 2.5ghz 17" late 2011 then right? they list it having 6mb shared L3. hmmmmm.............
It is entirely possible some web designer at Apple typed it up wrong when they filled in the details on the refurb store.
okay thank you much both!
soooooooo - is it possible to install 16GB 1600 MHz DDR3's into the late 2011 17" 2.5ghz machine????????
okay thank you much both!
Also...... Can i still use the HDD once i remove it? i read a lot of things about the optical drive and replacing it with a HDD or SSD and 6GB transfers with problems and blah blah blah, i don't get it?
okay thank you much both!
Should I go through all this trouble or just jump to the 15" rmbp with 2.7ghz and 16gb base model?
Once I knew Apple was discontinuing the 17", bought my web site re-furb.
With the SSD and the 16GB, this thing screams!!! Plus longer battery life!
I have 8GB for virtual machine!
So the refurb you got is like brand new, no issues, no dents or fine scratches anywhere? I am curious.
Thanks.