MacBook Pro Memory, How much can I really install?

[AshtonBrn]

I've got a Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.3GHz quad-core Intel i7 ordered an on the way (Originally released February 2011). I want to upgrade the memory to max it out. I seem to be a little confused on how much it will actually take. Apple seems to say it take a maximum of 8 gigs but other sources seem to say it will take a max if 16 gigs.

Any advice would help on what ram I should buy to max out my notebook.

I plan to run lots of memory intensive Adobe applications and Parallels with Windows 7 as well. I was hoping to buy the memory from Newegg.com.

Thanks.

 

[Interstella5555]

I've got a Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.3GHz quad-core Intel i7 ordered an on the way (Originally released February 2011). I want to upgrade the memory to max it out. I seem to be a little confused on how much it will actually take. Apple seems to say it take a maximum of 8 gigs but other sources seem to say it will take a max if 16 gigs.

Any advice would help on what ram I should buy to max out my notebook.

I plan to run lots of memory intensive Adobe applications and Parallels with Windows 7 as well. I was hoping to buy the memory from Newegg.com.

Thanks.

You can install 16GB total on yours, enjoy.

 

[GGJstudios]

• Apple does not manufacture RAM and charges more than you would pay with other reputable RAM providers.
• Some great sources for Mac-compatible RAM are OWC, Crucial and newegg.com.
• Installation of user-installable parts such as RAM does not void the Apple Warranty or the AppleCare Protection Plan, unless you damage something in the process.
  
  
• MR Guide to Buying RAM
• MR Guide to Understanding Intel Mac RAM
• MR Guide to Matched RAM on Intel Macs
  
  
• MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory
• MacBook: How to remove or install memory
• iMac: How to remove or install memory
• Mac mini: How to remove or install memory

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.)

 

[JTToft]

Your MacBook Pro (same as mine aside from CPU clock) will take up to 16 GB RAM. Mine has 10 GB installed right now. Apple's claim of 8 GB maximum is absolute nonsense...

 

[proximo]

On paper, your processor supports 32GB of memory:

http://ark.intel.com/products/52227/Intel-Core-i7-2820QM-Processor-(8M-Cache-up-to-3_40-GHz)

but 16GB is the max that's available today and works fine. This is what I'm using in my 2011 MBP:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231531

I've got a Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.3GHz quad-core Intel i7 ordered an on the way (Originally released February 2011). I want to upgrade the memory to max it out. I seem to be a little confused on how much it will actually take. Apple seems to say it take a maximum of 8 gigs but other sources seem to say it will take a max if 16 gigs.

Any advice would help on what ram I should buy to max out my notebook.

I plan to run lots of memory intensive Adobe applications and Parallels with Windows 7 as well. I was hoping to buy the memory from Newegg.com.

Thanks.

 

[alphaod]

You can install up to 32GB, but since there are no 16GB DIMMs available, you're best bet is 16GB. You can also use 1600MHz chips if you wish.