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6GB in MacBook (Pro); Yes it works. - 8GB... well...

I'm still lost as to the OT.

It works, or no? I've seen reports of it not being able to address past 4gb.

EDIT - Nm, thanks Eidorian.
 
ayeying said:
I'm sorry but is some people blind? Literally.. this thread just confirms that that post says.
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auchh, :p I know, that's why I said cool
I'm just putting it out there for other people to read :D
anyways, well done mate, it's good to know it works if I ever need to upgrade.
 
So from reading this thread and the links posted it should work... and even in my 2,8 ghz iMac bought 09/2007. I don't really need more than 4 gb right now, but with CS4 coming soon and Snow Leopard next year or something it's good to know there is this option. Thank you! :)
 
Instead of creating new thread:

Do the G. Skill sticks use Samsung chips?

SchneiderMan said:
yeah but i have to buy the ram, and if it doesnt work will they take it back at no charge? thanks
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Well when I get my RAM, I'll can lend you my 4GB to test out if you want. You only have pay postage if you don't want to keep it. ;)

Of course this is based on if and only if my MBP will actually run with 8GB of RAM. Right now the wireless is crashing it :(
 
Ofcourse you can put 8GB in the newer MBPs but will the OS utilize the extra memory. Wouldn't make sense to put 8GB and end up wasting 2 because the OS won't actually utilize those.
 
Habusho said:
Ofcourse you can put 8GB in the newer MBPs but will the OS utilize the extra memory. Wouldn't make sense to put 8GB and end up wasting 2 because the OS won't actually utilize those.
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As far as I know the limit is on 3.25GB - if it can address more than that, it can address much more as well. So yes, the OS will be able to utilize it. Another thing is if the hardware is compatible - Santa Rosa Macs can deal with 8GB (I don't know about more), earlier versions can't. Basically, there's no way I can see for 8GB to fail where 6GB worked (unless 4GB stick wasn't working and only 2GB were used, which is not the case here).
 
DjAmTraX said:
What are the benifits of 8GB RAM if the OS@ 32bit can't use it all? Are there tests done that shows improvements?

Are you talking about the all current models?
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If Final Cut Studio and all Adobe products was 64bit then this makes sense.
All my MacPros at work have 16GB and their no faster than one with 4GB of RAM :(
 
8GB of memory?

I just picked up a MBP 2.4 and will be upgrading the memory. I can't believe that it will actually fit, be recognized and won't overheat the computer. Besides that, I'm sure that it will void the Apple warranty.

Tony
www.tcphoto.org
 
nick9191 said:
Has anyone actually tried using all the RAM? Doesn't it crash once you get above the 4gb?
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https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/6341474/
- This user used up 4.4GB without crashing

https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/6303765/
- I used up 5.56GB of ram without crashing

winninganthem said:
I'm curious in hearing if 8GB works well for you guys. If it does, let us know what brand :)
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I'm using a G-Skill brand. Links to newegg are in Post #1

tcphoto said:
I just picked up a MBP 2.4 and will be upgrading the memory. I can't believe that it will actually fit, be recognized and won't overheat the computer. Besides that, I'm sure that it will void the Apple warranty.

Tony
www.tcphoto.org
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It works. I'm using 6GB right now. I'm on it right now. Why would it void apple's warranty?
 
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