Macbook Pro Memory

[vanderz]

Hi i have a 13" Macbook Pro 2011, i am looking at upgrading my ram. I currently have the standard memory in it 4GB. I looked at the Apple website regarding upgrading your ram and it says that the maximum memory is 8gb.

I went to http://www.crucial.com and searched there website, they say that my mac can take 16GB.

Could someone confirm if my mac will be able to make full use of the 16gb, as i don't want to be wasting my money on something that won't benefit me.

Here is the results the page gave me;
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=88ECE5DBA5CA7304

As i don't have any knowledge on memory, could someone please advise me if crucial is a good brand to buy for it's price. Or would i be better off spending a little more on another brand. As from what i have looked before this, the price quoted seems very cheap.


Thanks in advance.

James

 

[GGJstudios]

• Apple does not manufacture RAM and charges more than you would pay with other reputable RAM providers.
• Some great sources for RAM for your Mac 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

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.)

 

[Jaffa Cake]

As i don't have any knowledge on memory, could someone please advise me if crucial is a good brand to buy for it's price.

I've bought RAM from Crucial's UK arm for quite a few years now, for both work and my own Macs. I've no complaints at all about their products or service.

 

[gorskiegangsta]

All 2011 MacBook Pro models take 16GB RAM.

Crucial is a reputable brand. In fact, I'd say it is the best consumer brand (quality for the price) right now. Other reputable brands that I've had a good experience with are Kingston, and G.Skill.