2010 mbp 13": Ram?

[ohla313]

I currently have 4GB of RAM in my 2010 13" 2.66 GHz MBP and feel it lagging in some areas. Spaces window swapping lags at times, I get beach balls and Safari is fickle at times.

Is there any way to see what programs are hogging my RAM? Also what is the maximum RAM I can put in my MBP and what brand should I go for?

Thanks!

Here's a screenshot of my RAM usage in Activity Monitor.

 

[NZed]

I currently have 4GB of RAM in my 2010 13" 2.66 GHz MBP and feel it lagging in some areas. Spaces window swapping lags at times, I get beach balls and Safari is fickle at times.

Is there any way to see what programs are hogging my RAM? Also what is the maximum RAM I can put in my MBP and what brand should I go for?

Thanks!

Here's a screenshot of my RAM usage in Activity Monitor.

Max ram is 8gb

look at whats hogging your CPU in activity monitor

 

[ohla313]

I read that the max was 6GB? How can I make sure?

Also where in the activity monitor do I look for where ram is hogged?

 

[NickZac]

My friend you need some RAM.

The MBP 2010 13 takes 8. The 2009 MBP also takes 8. It will take 6, but you may spend more buying 6GB than 8, as you will need two different size sticks. You can get two 4GB sticks for as cheap as $65 (made by good makers at that).

 

[ohla313]

but what do i look for in activity monitor as ram hogs? and what kind of ram do i buy?

 

[jrfive0]

I read that the max was 6GB? How can I make sure?

Also where in the activity monitor do I look for where ram is hogged?

wherever you read that was wrong, its 8gb, ive had kingston 8gb of ram in my '10 for the past 6 months....if you don't believe me here it is straight from apple http://support.apple.com/kb/SP583

 

[ohla313]

wherever you read that was wrong, its 8gb, ive had kingston 8gb of ram in my '10 for the past 6 months....if you don't believe me here it is straight from apple http://support.apple.com/kb/SP583

thanks for the link! But what is a good consistent and speedy brand to get ram with? do I get the 1066(?) ram?

 

[NickZac]

Yes, get the 1066. You can get a higher clock speed but it makes no difference as it will run at 1066, and personally, I am always hesitant to use a higher speed RAM in a computer than it was designed for.

 

[ohla313]

would these work? they seem good based on the reviews.

Mushkin Enhanced 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Memory for Apple Model 976559A
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146701

Kingston 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Memory for Apple Notebook Model
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134560

But those are only 4GB chips right? I can't seem to find 8GB..

 

[0186279]

would these work? they seem good based on the reviews.

Mushkin Enhanced 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Memory for Apple Model 976559A
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146701

Kingston 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Memory for Apple Notebook Model
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134560

But those are only 4GB chips right? I can't seem to find 8GB..

You need to buy 2x4gb chips.

 

[snaky69]

would these work? they seem good based on the reviews.

Mushkin Enhanced 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Memory for Apple Model 976559A
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146701

Kingston 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Memory for Apple Notebook Model
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134560

But those are only 4GB chips right? I can't seem to find 8GB..

You have two RAM slots, you need to buy 2x4GB in order to have 8GB. BTW, 8GB SO-DIMM does exist, it's just ridiculously expensive right now, in the order of 700 bucks a pop if my memory serves me well.

 

[rwd hero]

Check it...
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1133685/

 

[ohla313]

is kingston a good brand tho? What sets good ram apart from bad ram?

 

[NickZac]

You need DDR3, not 2, as it will not work. Your clock speed is 1066/7MHz; 667MHz is too slow.

It seems RAM is either good or bad. Samsung is what Apple uses now, and Crucial is one of many common upgrades which I can say first hand is well made.