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8G or 4G for macbook pro15''
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If you mean via VM, 8GB, depending though on what you want to run in Windows and Mac OS X, as one can get by with 4GB (2GB set for Windows VM).
Btw, it is called "GB", as "G" also often stands for "Generation".
Btw, it is called "GB", as "G" also often stands for "Generation".
Then I would really recommend getting an 8GB RAM upgrade. This is precisely why I upgraded to 8GB - there had been significant lag (page-out activity) while running Windows 7 in Parallels (with only 1gb dedicated to it) with 4GB stock RAM.
That didn't work for me. I had only 1gb dedicated to Win7 in Parallels and yet, I only had ~200mb RAM left to run all applications in OS X.
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I only have 4gb ram on my new 2011 MBP i7 2.2ghz and i have no lag on Windows 7 Pro, then again I use Bootcamp and not a VM. Might be my advantage.
4 will work but the host os can feel starved and you will have a lot of page outs. 8 is a good safe bet and is quite cheap.
You can get 8GB for less than 100 USD, unless you are not located in the US.
Maybe have a look at the link I provided (I am too lazy now to copy&paste links from there), as there are links to compatible RAM for US bound citizens.
It does not void the warranty, but the new RAM is not covered by Apple, but by the manufacturer of the RAM.
you need to grab a 8GB kit, because the mac comes with 2x2GB.
You can get them for about $60 from newegg.
It doesn't void the warranty.
You can get them for about $60 from newegg.
It doesn't void the warranty.
+1. Do it, you want be disappointed, and the upgrade is relatively cheap for the outcome.
8 gb if you want to entertain running W7 in anything other than Bootcamp. Since upgrading I can seamlessly run both OS'es simultaneously without slow-down of either. Previously my W7 would take forever to boot running as a VM (in Parallels) with only 2 Gb allocated to it.
Having 8 Gb means you can allocate a full 4 Gb to your W7 VM, and therefore run the x64 version.
I'd go for 8. It isn't that expensive. I used to run Parallels with a 4GB RAM Blackbook. Although it was doable and the computer didn't really lag, there was definitely room for improvement. If you want each OS to be seamless and not show any visible fault, I'd get 8 gigs.
Macsales is good but 8gig ram is still 85.00. you can get a namebrand set on newegg for 60.00 or less now.
G is acceptable for those that run java via command prompt -Xmx2G would mean a maximum of 2GB of RAM for the java virtual machine
I purchased my MBP 2011 with 4gb of ram, I just ordered my 8gb from NewEgg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-na&AID=10521304&PID=4169666&SID=iizmc7a1pvtv
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-na&AID=10521304&PID=4169666&SID=iizmc7a1pvtv