Can I add more than the "allowed" RAM?

[ziggyonice]

First off, I'm using an older MacBook Pro (first generation, Intel Core Duo), and the maximum amount of RAM is 2GB DDR2. I'm wondering if I can bump it up to 3GB, even if this meant sacrificing dual channel access.

I've read a little bit online, but haven't found a straight answer. Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

[juanster]

you can, but it won't be recognized... so it will just chill there on its own

 

[ziggyonice]

you can, but it won't be recognized... so it will just chill there on its own

Well that sucks. Guess I'll just keep my 2x1GB sticks...

 

[MarkMS]

Like Juanster said, you can but it won't do you any good. Now, if you had the early Core 2 Duo MBPs that max out at 3GB, then going to 4GB would do you some good since it would be able to recognize ~3.3GB instead of just the 3GB alone.

 

[alphaod]

The Core Duo MBPs are physically 2GB max I believe.