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

BuiltforSin said:
Sorry to bump this thread, but I'm still not sure what I can or cannot upgrade to. I bought my 13" MBP in August of 2009. Can I use the (2x 4GB) to get 8GB? Or does the system only allow (2x 2GB) for 4GB? I'll be upgrading to Snow Leopard this week. Thanks and sorry if I overlooked the answer.
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You can use 2x4GB for a total of 8GB in your 13" Pro
 
MacBookPro4,1 - A1260

Hi,

I have a MacBookPro4,1 - A1260 model

following spec:

Hardware Overview:

Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro4,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.5 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 3 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MBP41.00C1.B03
SMC Version (system): 1.27f3
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Read the whole thread and spent a few hours reading a whole bunch of forums, blogs, articles, etc
Still didn't figure out if I can install 8GB of ram or will I have to stick to 6GB.

I had 4GB until early this month, one of my modules started giving trouble, so now I'm using 3GB.
Wondering if I may buy 2x4GB or only a new module of 4GB.

btw, how do I see if I have the EFI updated to what it takes?

thanks
 
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sorry, i'm really interested in finding out how much ram i can take, if anyone can help please reply.

also, i've had some difficulty to find where are 4GB SO-DIMM at 667 MHz sold here in my country.
I was wondering if I install modules with an higher bus, the speed will be set by the lowest bus available (board). Are there any other downsides?
 
rsmendes said:
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sorry, i'm really interested in finding out how much ram i can take, if anyone can help please reply.

also, i've had some difficulty to find where are 4GB SO-DIMM at 667 MHz sold here in my country.
I was wondering if I install modules with an higher bus, the speed will be set by the lowest bus available (board). Are there any other downsides?
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I've just replaced one of my 2GB modules with a new 4GB module from Crucial in my early 2008 17" MBP and it's running absolutely fine.

Hardware Overview:

Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro4,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.5 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 6 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MBP41.00C1.B00
SMC Version (system): 1.28f3

OS X 10.8.3 (12D76)​

I wouldn't personally recommend using memory with a different bus speed than your Mac supports - can you not buy from Crucial where you are?

I am very tempted to try 8GB - I did see a screenshot of a MBP 4,1 running 8GB but have no idea if it ran into a kernel panic at any time, does anyone know if 8GB is a real possibility?
 
the DustRoom said:
I am very tempted to try 8GB - I did see a screenshot of a MBP 4,1 running 8GB but have no idea if it ran into a kernel panic at any time, does anyone know if 8GB is a real possibility?
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Are you sure that you saw this kind of screenshot anywhere? I've read through this complete thread earlier (when it was not this long :) and all I found that the macbook pro 4.1 only uses 6 GB even if you instal 8 GB.

My advice: buy a second 4 gb RAM stick, install it and try out. If it does not work, send it back before 14 days passed. In the EC as a customer for personal use you have to send back items that you bought by mail-order within 14 days. I don't know what it is like in your country but many sellers do allow this.

I've also written in my blog, how I upgraded my macbook 4.1 with RAM, battery, SSD etc. Here you find all the relevant specs. Maybe it is helpful: http://wp.ki-online.net/how-i-made-my-macbook-pro-4-1-early-2008-survive-the-next-five-years/
 
Just installed a 6 Gb kit on my 2007 Macbook Pro 17". The performance gain is REALLY noticeable using OS X Mavericks and VMWare Virtual Machines (it had 4 Gb).

I tried this upgrade twice previously by buying a single 4 Gb ddr2 so-dimm and keeping one of the original 2 Gb sticks, but it didn't work well (had random kernel panics and that sort of things). Had to sell the 4 Gb sticks (tried 2 brands, a generic one and another which was "Mac certified" by PowerBook Medic.

I recommend you to buy the 6 Gb upgrade kit instead of a single 4 Gb chip. The kit was just $82 on eBay (mem-store). Powerbook Medic also has kits still over $100).
 
I just put a 2 & 4 GB in my 2008 MBP :)

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the DustRoom said:
I've just replaced one of my 2GB modules with a new 4GB module from Crucial in my early 2008 17" MBP and it's running absolutely fine.

Hardware Overview:

Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro4,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.5 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 6 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MBP41.00C1.B00
SMC Version (system): 1.28f3

OS X 10.8.3 (12D76)​

I wouldn't personally recommend using memory with a different bus speed than your Mac supports - can you not buy from Crucial where you are?

I am very tempted to try 8GB - I did see a screenshot of a MBP 4,1 running 8GB but have no idea if it ran into a kernel panic at any time, does anyone know if 8GB is a real possibility?
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2x4... 8GB can be recognized but cause issues with 100% cpu usage

Running 6 GB seems ok
 
on another site, someone mentioned they put 16gb into their mbp when apple said it would only take 8gb.

I've got mine maxed at 8gb per apples specs, what ram would I buy to get it to 16gb? as the only ram i can buy is the two 4gb, there is no 8gb from crucial.

I have a 15 inch Mid-2010 mbp 2.66 intel core i7. 8gb 1067 mhz ddr3....anyone with the same added 16gb ram?
 
escdrift said:
on another site, someone mentioned they put 16gb into their mbp when apple said it would only take 8gb.

I've got mine maxed at 8gb per apples specs, what ram would I buy to get it to 16gb? as the only ram i can buy is the two 4gb, there is no 8gb from crucial.

I have a 15 inch Mid-2010 mbp 2.66 intel core i7. 8gb 1067 mhz ddr3....anyone with the same added 16gb ram?
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It looks like you're maxed out at 8GB. It seems the models made in 2011 or later are advertised at taking up to 8GB, but can take 16GB. I checked on http://everymac.com and the MacTracker app (http://www.mactracker.ca).
 
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