Max RAM in my MacBook Pro?

[7535862]

Hello,

I have a 2.33 GHz, 15" MacBook Pro. 2 GB RAM, running Mac OS 10.4.11.

Crucial.com tells me that the maximum memory that can be installed in my computer is 3 GB. Is this a hardware limitation or a software limitation?

Since OS 10.6 supposedly lifts the cap on usuable RAM, will installing Snow Leopard (when it's released) allow me to install 4 GB in my computer, or only 3 GB?

Thanks,

Sorcerin

 

[clyde2801]

I think it's a hardware issue, that's the maximum that the chipset can use. Likewise with my white core2duo white imac. It can see 4 gigs, but can only use 3.33 gigs. Since it's a hardware issue with the chipset, I don't think a software update will resolve that.

 

[rychencop]

it's a hardware limitation.