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Can the brand new macbook pro take 16GB RAM?

MacintoshMaster

MacintoshMaster

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Jan 16, 2010
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Hi there,
I have just got the new macbook pro 2011 15" 2.2Ghz i7. Apple say that it only takes up to 8GB but I have heard it can take 16GB - is this right?


Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.2 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Boot ROM Version: MBP81.0047.B04
SMC Version (system): 1.69f1
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled



What is a good brand of ram?

Thankyou very much,
J
 
scientists for one can utilize 16GBB of RAM. There are several people on here that have crazy set-ups. Check out the Mac Pro forums! I am sure once word gets out that these things can take that much RAM, it will become more common.
 
DesmoPilot said:
More RAM the better. Really isn't that hard to eat up 16GB of RAM.
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i mean its not really easy. for most people. i use about 6 gigs on average so i figued 8 would be perfect for me! but im not saying it wont happen... i feel like youd have to really really try to use that much ram. especially now because most of these apps and stuff arent designed for computers to handle that much stuff in like 4 years 16 gigs will be the norm
 
Don't bother, 8GB Ram is just fine. I sometimes run several heavy-duty programs at the same time and they only use about 4GB of memory leaving plenty to run smoothly.
 
scottgroovez said:
Why is the jump from 8 to 16 so much? Rarity of 8 GB sticks?
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because its flagship..

they could make it just as much as everything else. its not made any different. its just the almost the fastert you can get. so they are going to make you pay hefty for it.
 
Macaroony said:
Don't bother, 8GB Ram is just fine. I sometimes run several heavy-duty programs at the same time and they only use about 4GB of memory leaving plenty to run smoothly.
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Then you're not pushing those "heavy-duty" programs very hard. Either that or your programs are not 64-bit (staying below 4GB and all).

If I push my heavy-duty applications hard I can max out my 32GB Ram (on my Mac Pro).
 
Lone Deranger said:
Then you're not pushing those "heavy-duty" programs very hard. Either that or your programs are not 64-bit (staying below 4GB and all).

If I push my heavy-duty applications hard I can max out my 32GB Ram (on my Mac Pro).
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Agreed, when I'm stuck using my MacBook Pro I'm always maxing out 6GB of RAM (The max on my early 2008). And when I use my Mac Pro with 32GB of RAM I can fully use all of that RAM as well. It'd be very nice if I could upgrade my MacBook Pro to 16GB of RAM, it'd certainly make it more usable.
 
to all the people scoffing at the need for 16gb ram:

1) i remember when 64 mb of ram was considered more than anyone would ever need.

2) try rendering some motion graphics for broadcast in AE and then jump over to final cut to work on an edit. bonus points if you've got some 500mb/1gb design plates open in photoshop or illustrator. i know there are a few 'spec junkies' out there who buy stuff just for the bragging rights, but please try to remember that there are also a lot of us who use this stuff for our livelihoods!
 
I would buy it in a nano second if the price was lower. Just waiting for someone else to make the 8gb chips which should lower the price some. Yes some of us can USE 16gb of ram.
 
If you make enough money from your machine to justify the expense of purchasing 16GB RAM then go for it. Otherwise settle for 8GB RAM for now and then wait a year or two for prices to drop to a level you are happy with and then upgrade to 16GB RAM.
 
stevemiller said:
to all the people scoffing at the need for 16gb ram:

1) i remember when 64 mb of ram was considered more than anyone would ever need.

2) try rendering some motion graphics for broadcast in AE and then jump over to final cut to work on an edit. bonus points if you've got some 500mb/1gb design plates open in photoshop or illustrator. i know there are a few 'spec junkies' out there who buy stuff just for the bragging rights, but please try to remember that there are also a lot of us who use this stuff for our livelihoods!
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This is what usually happens, so when someone actually has use for it, it's weird lol
 
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