As per Apple.com specs it shows there are only two slots in 2012 13" MBP and each slot can take 4GB RAM module so it should be 8GB RAM. As per Crucial it says there are 8GBx2 = 16GB RAM module available for 2012 13" MBP. So which one is correct ?
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Max RAM in 2012 13" MBP ?
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16GB. 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.)
Besides the usual conspiracy theories or corporate evil, what possible reason would Apple have in under-reporting the amount of RAM their machines are capable of addressing?
Does anyone have insight into this?
I know if I had a product out there, I would tout it's maximum capabilities to the public, to show just how strong and capable the product was. Hmmmm.
Does anyone have insight into this?
I know if I had a product out there, I would tout it's maximum capabilities to the public, to show just how strong and capable the product was. Hmmmm.
Apple has historically understated maximum RAM capacity. Why isn't clear, as those models that use the full capacity have no problems at all with the increased RAM.
Chances are it will accept 32GB but until the 16gb sticks come down in price I doubt anyone will be buying that much.
No, the max is 16GB, regardless of RAM prices. Other Mac models support up to 32GB and more, but not the MBP.
Thanks guys now question, will iMac 2011 21.5" model with i7 be faster compared to MBP 2012 13" (non-Retina version) with i7, both equipped with 16GB RAM ?
Okay and when I say faster I mean faster for doing photo editing work in CS6 and Lightroom 4 ?
here is spec comparison as per Bestbuy
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...8646127071*1218343208681*1218343207142&catId=
Okay and when I say faster I mean faster for doing photo editing work in CS6 and Lightroom 4 ?
here is spec comparison as per Bestbuy
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...8646127071*1218343208681*1218343207142&catId=
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Until someone has tried 2 x 16Gb sticks, no one is certain whether they will or will not work in the 2012 MBPs. Ivy bridge can cope with 32Gb ram, so unless Apple has gimped them, it's a case of never-say-never in my eyes. If someone has paid for 16gb sticks now and confirmed it doesn't work then so be it.
We all remember the aluminium MacBook only "supporting" 4Gb ram.
Isn't Ivy Bridge capable of handling 32Gb? Because intel's opinion is that it is.
So the only reason for not being capable is a firmware restriction from Apple (which , if exists, it can be also be removed by a fw upgrade in the future). Do you have any specific info you can share?
Besides the usual conspiracy theories or corporate evil, what possible reason would Apple have in under-reporting the amount of RAM their machines are capable of addressing?
Does anyone have insight into this?
I know if I had a product out there, I would tout it's maximum capabilities to the public, to show just how strong and capable the product was. Hmmmm.
In a general case, I suspect it has to do with not offering the upgrade as an option. If they reported a higher possible RAM than was available to order, they might be concerned about people getting the idea that it is possible to buy RAM elsewhere. Also, I'm sure it's not too fun having to answer the questions that come in relating to the differences between theoretical limits and purchasable limits.