Holy Crap it actually worked!! [16GB of RAM works in 2010 MBP]

[Acorn]

I was browsing OWC and they had 16 gb memory kits for 2010 macbook pro. It suppose to accept a max 8. So i figured wth, if it doesnt work I can send it back. Well I have 16gb installed now and its working perfectly. Im so happy that I can run 16gb in the 2010. this is great!

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[GGJstudios]

I was browsing OWC and they had 16 gb memory kits for 2010 macbook pro. It suppose to accept a max 8.

Of course 16GB works. You can find specs on all Apple products, including maximum RAM:

• By visiting EveryMac.com: Actual Maximum RAM
• By selecting your model on the Crucial Memory Advisor™ Tool to find RAM information
• By using Mactracker
• By entering your serial number here to find specs for your model.
  (Be aware that some models can use more RAM than Apple shows. Check EveryMac to verify actual usable RAM.)

 

[GermanyChris]

Of course 16GB works. You can find specs on all Apple products, including maximum RAM:

• By visiting EveryMac.com: Actual Maximum RAM
• By selecting your model on the Crucial Memory Advisor™ Tool to find RAM information
• By using Mactracker
• By entering your serial number here to find specs for your model.
  (Be aware that some models can use more RAM than Apple shows. Check EveryMac to verify actual usable RAM.)

and everymac says 8

 

[smoge]

I have the 2012 21.5" iMac, ram maxed out at 16GB even though the CPU support 32GB. I don't know what the deal is with apple and RAM but It like this for most of their mac's

 

[BlaqkAudio]

and everymac says 8

OP has a 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo, EveryMac says 16

 

[GGJstudios]

and everymac says 8

Not for the OP's model.

OP has a 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo, EveryMac says 16

Exactly.

 

[smoge]

As much as it pains me, GGJstudios is right.
Second from top 16 GB*

 

[Acorn]

thanks for the info guys. I didnt know about everymac. I just figured I was stuck with 8 and not many people really talked about it. Now that its running 16gb im ecstatic. I know the machine is slow compared to an i5 or i7 but this machine should last even longer for what i do.