Is it possible to exceed "max" memory install?

[OldManJimbo]

My 1.83Ghz Intel MacBook tops out at 2gb of memory - I'd like to bump it to 4gb. Is that even possible?

 

[mulo]

nope

 

[RKO]

Depends on the model 1.83GHz MacBook you have. Is it a Core Duo or a Core 2 Duo? I think the Core 2 Duo will take 4GB RAM. Anyone else?

 

[Ca$hflow]

Depends on the model 1.83GHz MacBook you have. Is it a Core Duo or a Core 2 Duo? I think the Core 2 Duo will take 4GB RAM. Anyone else?

Yes this is correct. I believe though that it will only be capable of only reading 3.3GB out of the 4GB if it's a 32 bit machine.

 

[OldManJimbo]

Exploring options

It is a Core2Duo - using the Crucial.com tool, it says the max for this machine is 2-Gb . . .

My chief reason for wanting to bump up is to give iMovie a bit more room to work. The alternative I'm toying with is to keep this MacBook as a traveling machine and purchase a MacMini for my desk.

Thought I'd look into the "upgrade ram" option first.

With all the innovative hacking people are doing these days, I thought perhaps there was a way to squeeze more memory into this trusty old friend.

 

[GGJstudios]

You can find specs on all Apple products, including maximum RAM:

• By visiting EveryMac.com: Actual Maximum RAM
• 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 or MacTracker to verify.)

 

[OldManJimbo]

Looks like 2-gb is all she'll take - bummer. 🙁 Thanks for the links.

 

[logana]

Looks like 2-gb is all she'll take - bummer. 🙁 Thanks for the links.

If it is a Core 2 Duo IT will take 4GB and use 3.3GB which is a useful upgrade - ignore "official" advice